Taxicabs are generally thought of as being common carriers. Va. Code § 46.2-2061 states that nothing in the article regulating taxicabs is to be construed to make them a common carrier.
That doesn’t mean they’re …
Gunmakers are generally considered to be immune from liability. What protects them is a federal statute called “The Protection of Lawful Commerce and Arms Act” (PLCAA).
PLCAA does have several exceptions. One of them was exposed during …
In any small business, the idea of a capital account is important. It is the amount of funds and assets invested by the owners plus a reflection of profit distributions due to that owner. In the case …
On December 15, 2010 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that one in six people in the U.S. get sick from food illness every year. Nearly …
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In personal injury cases it’s quite common that attorneys use an expert witness. They may be used either by the plaintiff or the party being sued. An …
In personal injury cases it’s quite common that attorneys use an expert witness. They may be used either by the plaintiff or the party …
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In many types of car accident cases there arises an issue of who is a resident relative. The resident relative may be entitled to coverage held by other relatives that are members of …
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Insurance policies tend to follow certain basic formats. The first part is the insurance agreement. Within the insurance agreement there is a definition as to who and what is covered.
Next comes the definitions.
Next …
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Ordinary Course of Business
Carriers investigate accidents in the ordinary course of their business. Also they take statements and photos as part of the ordinary course of their claims business. …
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Any personal injury lawyer needs to know a great deal about medicine. Medicine in large measure is knowing the human body. This blogpost is designed to give an overview of how the …