Playground negligence can lead to serious injury. Many Virginia playgrounds lack proper protective surfaces. Many have equipment with head entrapment hazards. Others have pieces with protruding parts. These cause clothing to get caught. All of these are hazards to a … Continue reading
Pharmacy negligence resulting in a prescription being improperly filled can be lethal to the patient. Although not normally thought of as constituting medical malpractice these claims are akin to malpractice actions. Pharmacy Malpractice-Time Urgent Delivery In pursuing a claim of … Continue reading
There are state and local laws that govern how and where people on foot may cross the street. If there is no sidewalk then people on foot may be allowed to walk on the hard surface of the road. However … Continue reading
Car Accident Negligent Entrustment-Agency and Insurance Coverage Negligent entrustment is allowing an unfit person to drive. The act of negligent entrustment makes the owner liable for the acts of the driver. If the driver is doing something on behalf of … Continue reading
Falling merchandise in the so-called “big box” stores has been a problem ever since these stores opened. These stores operate on the premise that it is more efficient and less expensive to warehouse merchandise on the sales floor. The alternative is … Continue reading
Medical Malpractice Communication Issues Failure to communicate between health care providers is a frequent cause of serious medical injury. Many hospitals use the “National Patient Safety Goals” published by the Joint Commission. This is a basic standard. These goals, referred … Continue reading
Personal Injury Family Immunity Virginia, in general, has abolished the defense of interspousal immunity for tort actions. What that means is that one spouse may sue another spouse. The action may be for negligence or intentional conduct causing injury. Divorce … Continue reading
Hospital liability arises from a number of sources. In looking at this issue it may be best to start by getting a sense of how the hospital is viewed in that area. Its overall reputation may lead you to areas … Continue reading
Forensic labs across the country have been the subject of a barrage of criticism. Much of it is well-founded. In January 2013 the New York City Medical Examiner’s office stated it was looking at more than 800 rape cases for … Continue reading
Dog bites and animal bites produce a host of severe injuries. For instance, emotional injury, infections, painful cuts and scarring. If you have been bitten, call us for a free consultation with an experienced injury attorney. Local laws govern dog … Continue reading
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