Virginia is a great state for outdoor adventures and off-road excitement. It has both mountains and beaches. It is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. If you are one of the many residents or visitors that own a recreational vehicle, you can … Continue reading
Life expectancy had been on the rise. It has been decreasing in the US. This is mainly because of drug related deaths. So says recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average life expectancy for people … Continue reading
Eyewitness identification is a basic feature of our legal system. However it stands on fragile legs. It is affected by such things as the race of a person, lighting and police tactics. In addition the trauma of the event … Continue reading
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is known as ERISA. It is a federal law. It sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established health plans. The law is designed to protect the individuals (participants) in these plans. The … Continue reading
Corporate depositions (depos) are controlled by the Rules of the Court. The Rule makes several points: (1) The matters to be addressed must be set forth with reasonable particularity. (2)The entity must identify one or more persons to respond. (3) … Continue reading
An Overview of Sovereign Immunity Sovereign immunity is a tough concept in Virginia. It goes back to the days of the King. The King was immune from suit. That immunity has continued to the modern day. As a result some … Continue reading
Although chiropractic malpractice may come in many forms, one of the more serious forms arises from a treatment called “cracking the neck”. This neck movement involves a sharp movement of the neck. Chiropractic Malpractice Through Cracking The Neck Some patients … Continue reading
The economic loss rule was designed to prevent a buyer of goods from suing either in negligence or strict liability when the damage was to the goods alone. The rule attempts to maintain the divide between contract and tort. In other … Continue reading
“I have been a client of Brien Roche for over 25 years and continue to receive exception service. Over the years he has represented in numerous situations including very large commercial transactions, business issues and others. His advice is invaluable as he listens well and is very measured in his responses. He will give you options and the pros and cons of each for you to decide what is your best course of action. I strongly encourage anyone to meet with Brien before they decide who to hire to represent them.” - Clifton Killmon
© 2024 Brien Roche Law
