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While many people think slip and fall accidents mostly happen during the winter due to snowy and icy conditions, these accidents can happen year-round, particularly on dangerous properties. When property owners do not maintain their premises properly, such as by mopping wet floors or fixing leaks, and a tenant or visitor is injured as a...

Property owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises are in a safe condition for legal tenants and visitors on the property. This includes implementing repairs, installing adequate security measures, and more. When property owners fail in this duty, and tenants or visitors are injured as a result, the property owner may be held...

As consumers, we expect the products we purchase and use to operate safely. When this does not happen, either due to a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or something else, we may be harmed as a result. Sometimes, these defects are due to accidents or mistakes, and other times, they are the result of negligence....

Many families in Virginia are planning last-minute vacations to celebrate the end of summer. Amusement parks, beaches, historical sites – no matter your preference, you’re likely going to be driving at some point. But what happens if you’re out of town and a negligent driver rear-ends your vehicle? An out-of-state accident can be stressful for...

Most boating accidents are the result of a collision, either between two vessels, or between a vessel and a fixed or submerged object. Before you embark on your next boating adventure on Virginia’s waterways, read up on this state’s navigational rules to reduce the likelihood of a boating accident this summer. VIRGINIA’S NAVIGATIONAL RULES Just like...

Any time we use a product, whether it’s a smartphone, car, or a boat during the summer, we expect it to operate safely and properly. Manufacturers have a legal responsibility to design and distribute products that meet safety standards. When this does not happen, consumers may be injured as a result. If you have been...

When most people think of DUI, they think of the charge received when driving a car under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, DUI doesn’t just apply to cars. You can be charged with DUI for operating most types of vehicles with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal limit of...

Consuming alcohol while operating a boat is never a good idea. Not only is drinking and boating illegal, but it can also increase the likelihood of an accident. Learn about the dangers and potential consequences of boating under the influence. IT’S AGAINST THE LAW Under Virginia law, operating a boat with a blood alcohol concentration...

Each year, and particularly during the summer boating season, boating accidents cause tens of millions of dollars in property damage, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of deaths. If you have been injured in a boating accident caused by someone else, learn how to take legal action and recover the compensation you deserve. PROVING NEGLIGENCE Just...

Have you ever heard the term “full coverage” when reviewing your auto insurance plan with a provider? This term may sound comforting, but the reality is that “full coverage” is technically misused here. When you’re only meeting the bare minimum requirements for auto liability insurance and uninsured & underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, you may be...