(757) 552-6055Amusement parks, theme parks, and water parks seem to be everywhere in Virginia. In the summer, county and municipal fairs offer additional opportunities to enjoy all the fun to be had on rides, water slides, and concessions in a carnival-like atmosphere. Water and theme parks abound, from the Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach and […]
Product Liability
Another Hidden Benefit of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney: Fighting Against “Liens”
Injury victims usually call attorneys for obvious reasons: they want to know the value of their case and to make sure they get the maximum settlement. Recent changes in the law however have created another problem that needs to be dealt with. Whether the injury victim is represented by counsel or not, they will likely […]
A Warning About Warnings: Read the Fine Print
The printed labels on products these days can be downright humorous. Who hasn’t had a good chuckle (usually at the expense of lawyers in general) reading these things? Whether it’s a peanut brittle label which states “Warning: May Contain Peanuts” or lighter fluid with a warning that states “Caution: Combustible,” one has to wonder why […]
Your First Personal Injury Consultation and What to Bring
Accidents and injuries by definition are emergency situations. While protecting life, health, and property (in that order) are priorities, the legal action needs to take place immediately thereafter. We like to set up our initial consultations with new personal injury clients as soon as possible. But before new clients come in, they have typically been bombarded […]
What Are Damages in Personal Injury Law?
Like many legal terms, the term “damages” can often be perplexing. Most non-lawyers consider damage to be something that their house may sustain in a storm or that a package may suffer during delivery. In legal terms, damages are related to these common considerations but are more specific. Black’s Law Dictionary defines damages as “pecuniary […]
Winter Risk of Fire in Virginia
The arrival of wintertime can bring some unwelcomed guests: cold temperatures, snow and ice, but one “guest” that you may not have counted on is the increased risk of fire. Statistics and local headlines show that when Old Man Winter comes in, the risk of fire goes up. The primary culprit is the widespread use of […]
What is products liability law?
Hear Jeff Brooke discuss the law that determines what happens when an everyday product malfunctions and causes injury.
