Staying Safe & Sharing the Road with Trucks
Trucks are a vital part of our supply chain, but they also pose a high accident and injury risk on our roads. Over the past
Category: Liability
Virginia is the First State to Pass Coronavirus Worker Protections
Virginia is leading the nation in protecting its workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Last week Virginia became the first state in the nation to pass
Police Injury Lawsuits
When people get injured during law enforcement, it is unjust and expensive on many levels. With so much focus recently on issues of fair and
Slip and Falls in this Season of Shopping
Is a shopkeeper liable for your injury if you slip and fall on their property? It’s a busy time of year for many of us,
Have You Checked Your Lug Nuts?
A Michigan court reaches for the dictionary, but perhaps misses the meaning of a consumer protection law. Despite a ruling by a Michigan Court implying
“Lawsuit” May Be the Next Flavor for E-cigarettes
The Wild West of vape products may be nearing its end after a recent rash of e-cigarette-related injuries and fatalities. Now, the White House has
Virginia Law: When Insurers Must Disclose Liability Policy Limits
Under current Virginia law, liability policy limits can only be revealed to a plaintiff’s attorney within limited circumstances, unless a lawsuit is filed. By Matthew
San Francisco Bans Sales of E-Cigarettes — Will Other Cities Follow?
E-cigarettes are a national health emergency, and some municipalities are taking steps to make it harder to use them. San Francisco — home of Juul
Look Out for That Foul Ball!
Fan injuries from stray baseballs are a real — and increasing — hazard at baseball parks. Baseball season is in full swing, and fans are
Weed Killer Found in Popular Breakfast Cereals
We don’t fully know the risks, and that’s part of the problem. Take steps now to limit your children’s exposure. by Jonathan B. Slater, attorney,