Brien RocheIdentifying The Injuries
Claims against nursing homes may be for falls, bed sores, lack of hydration or other forms of neglect. Patients have a right to treatment with respect. …
The Virginia Supreme Court has dealt many times with the issue of punitive damage awards. The basis for a punitive damage award is a conscious disregard. That requires something …
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Wrongful death claims are a fairly recent phenomenon. The English Common Law did not allow wrongful death claims. The theory was that once a person had died there was no amount of money that could …
Transportation network companies are very popular. Companies such as Uber, Lyft and others are transportation network companies. They are not common carriers per 46.2-2000.There is also a company by the name of Empower that is a …
Sometimes in handling a personal injury action, a default judgment is the way to go. A default judgment means that you get a judgment against the defendant. For that to happen, there must be proper …
Parties try to admit habit testimony where there is a void in the evidence. For instance one party does not remember what happened on a particular occasion so they try to offer habit testimony …
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Malpractice-Vaccine Injuries and Federal Law
Vaccine injury claims due to government mandated vaccines can result in financial rewards to victims or their families. The government has established an inexpensive and efficient mechanism for keeping children safe from a …
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Drug Injuries From Off-Label Use
Off-label use is a use other than what the manufacturer has stated in writing is the intended use of a drug. For instance a drug may have been …
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Premises liability claims generally require proof that the owner/manager knew of a defect in the premises, failed to cure it and that caused the injury. That proof comes through investigation and discovery of the …
Brien RocheThere are a number of causes or scenarios of burn injuries. The most common is household fires. A handy fire extinquisher or water source can help control the extent of injury.
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