While the Coronavirus is affecting the way many people in North Carolina and across the country are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday is traditionally known as one where people head to the pubs and bars to celebrate. Unfortunately, some of these people make the often-tragic mistake of getting in their vehicle to drive while…
Premises liability is the potential legal liability of a property owner or operator for injuries sustained by a visitor due to hazardous conditions on the premises. If you are injured at a party at your neighbor’s home due to hazardous, neglected stairs, you may be entitled to claim damages for your injury. Types of Premises…
During 2018, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recorded the following statistics. Crashes by Driver Error in Virginia During 2018 Vehicle Type Number Cause Passenger (e.g., car, SUV, pickup) 17.809 Failure to Yield 6,428 Ran Traffic Control (e.g., stop sign, yield sign, red light) 3,024 Improper Turn Commercial Motor Vehicles (e.g., delivery trucks) 161…
According to reports compiled by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles during 2018, three of the leading causes of crashes on state roads and highways are “failure to yield,” “improper turn” and “ran traffic control.” Each of these avoidable errors by drivers could result in a car or truck colliding with a motorcycle as the…
The services of a qualified personal injury attorney can help clients decide on the best course of action, allow them to understand what to expect as their case progresses, and negotiate a fair settlement on their behalf. However, many accident victims and families choose to handle their claim by themselves. There are some standard stumbling…