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 case. Human factors may be a … Continue reading
Product liability claims arise where a person contends that a particular product is defective in some way and that defect has produced injury. Product liability claims can be complex, not just because they involve a mix of personal injury law … Continue reading
Owners and employers have a duty to keep the work site safe. In most cases in Virginia a worker injured on a construction site cannot sue another party on that site. However there are cases where that is not true. … Continue reading
Injuries to minors many times involve what is called an “attractive nuisance”. You have all probably heard the term. It is a concept that is followed in many states. An attractive nuisance is an object which by its place and … Continue reading
In choosing a personal injury attorney either in the Fairfax, Virginia area or anywhere there are several factors that you should look at: What the attorney has done. The more complex your claim is then the more skilled you would … Continue reading
What is Medical Malpractice? It is substandard care by a health care provider that injures a patient. In a malpractice action the patient must prove what is the standard of care. In addition the patient must prove a breach of … Continue reading
Bike crashes frequently involve severe injuries. The local laws that apply to the use of bikes are not the same as what apply to cars. Although some of the laws may be the same, some are not. Any lawyer handling … Continue reading
Child Injury Attorney in Northern Virginia Child injuries resulting from defective household or other products occur fairly frequently. Electric shock, burns, and poisoning can cause serious harm to a minor—and potentially negatively affect their development. If you know of a … Continue reading
Chris Figueras of the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association in July of 2021 published to the membership a listing of various D.C. laws that are helpful. Also they are frequently used. Below is that listing. In addition Chris’ brief description of … Continue reading
The concept of an eggshell head plaintiff is known to most attorneys. It refers to a client who was injured who has pre-existing sensitivities. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the person has a so-called “pre-existing condition”. It means that the … Continue reading
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