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The months of August and September typically mark the start of a new school year for children in Virginia and elsewhere throughout the country. As a motorist, it's always important to scan the road for people, vehicles or objects that might be in your path. However,...
Summertime is when most people in Virginia are out and about, exploring and enjoying the warm weather. However, this time also comes with its share of hazards, especially on the road. Some tips to keep you and others safe include: Preparing for the warm weather...
Few things are as painful as losing a loved one to a wrongful death situation. Virginia residents who are in this circumstance should know about the laws in their state if they plan on filing a lawsuit. What is wrongful death? Wrongful death is caused by someone...
A scenic drive in Virginia could turn deadly if the trip ends in a car accident. Truthfully, accidents may happen on any road in the Commonwealth, and collisions even occur in driveways and parking lots. However, some locations garner a reputation for greater danger...
Negligence is a term that explains a person or entity's failure to exercise the proper amount of care that a reasonable person should exhibit in a situation. For example, bus drivers are expected to operate the bus while sober and should obey traffic laws. If people...
Being bitten by a dog can result in a serious injury. Dog owners in Virginia are required to maintain control over their pets to prevent them from attacking people and other animals. If you’ve been bitten, you will want to hold the dog’s owner liable. What are the...
When a person is injured on a Virginia property that is owned by another party, they might have cause for a premises liability lawsuit. However, it’s important to know about the different types of people who might be on a property. One of those might be a licensee....
The state of Virginia has a "One Bite" rule saying that dog owners can only be held liable for injuries to another person if it can be proven that their dog has bitten someone before. If their dog hasn't bitten someone before, then it can be reasoned that this was a...
Homeowners, and even renters, must be aware of the dangers on their properties. For example, not repairing the driveway's cracks, and failing to sweep away leaves on the sidewalk could lead to slip-and-fall accidents. Some Virginia properties may have "attractive...
Motorcycle riders and passengers in Virginia are required by state law to wear helmets that meet or exceed the safety standards for head protection of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Snell Memorial Foundation or the American National Standards Institute...