Car accidents can take away everything a family holds dear. A pedestrian was recently struck and killed in a fatal hit-and-run car accident in a neighboring community northeast of the Roanoke City area. The 21-year old victim was killed after his vehicle left the...
When victims are harmed by a defective or dangerous product, products liability law can step in to help. Craftsman recently recalled approximately 74,000 of their popular blower vacuums due to fire dangers. There have been a total of seven reports of the blowers...
Truck accidents can have serious consequences for individuals and families. Because semi trucks typically weight 25 times more than a passenger vehicle, the dangers of a truck accident can be serious and the outcome can be far more catastrophic and than those outcomes...
Protecting individuals on the roadways, as well as when they have been harmed in a car accident, is an important concern for everyone. The Department of Motor Vehicles reported that teenage driver deaths are already higher in Virginia in 2015 than last year in 2014....
Virginia products liability law is essentially a set of laws, primarily including common law, that holds any party that is considered part of the chain of distribution of a defective product liable for any harm the product causes. Included along the chain of...
For people on the road in Roanoke City, it is wise to keep a close eye on large trucks and be cautious when maneuvering one's vehicle in their vicinity. This is in part due to the sheer size of these vehicles and that their drivers are often on the road for extended...
Injuries can happen in a multitude of ways with an almost endless array of results in Roanoke City. One particular injury that can cause long-term damage and substantial pain to the victim - as well as massive medical costs - is a personal injury that requires a skin...
When venturing out on the road in Roanoke, there's a constant risk of an accident leading to a wrongful death. With any traffic incident, it's possible that it can become a fatal car accident. Those who have been affected by the loss of a loved one need to understand...
In Virginia, trucks are a common sight on the roads. Other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are placing their trust in these truckers and truck companies that the vehicles will be properly maintained and that the drivers will put safety first. That, however,...
People in Roanoke City, throughout Virginia and across the country must be vigilant when they purchase products to ensure that they're safe for use. This goes for products for children, foods and household items. It can be anything that is sold on the market and all...