Respondeat superior is a centuries-old legal theory that allows an injury victim to hold an employer responsible for the harmful actions of its employee. The…
As he lay in hospice care contemplating the potential causes of his deadly lung disease, Stephen Fowlkes recalled his extensive exposure to asbestos-containing brake shoes…
The massive number of vehicle recalls that have occurred over the past several years continues to climb, with the latest recall announcement issued by Fiat…
According to the National Council on Aging, “Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as…
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When a company develops a medical device, it must go through the 501(k) process for approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Over the…
A quirk in Virginia law allows drivers to operate without insurance as long they pay an annual fee. This, along with the ever-present danger of…
This is a question that has a short and incomplete, but generally serviceable, answer. A much longer answer also exists, and it is important for…
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Your medical bills are piling up. Your car remains in the shop. Your recovery will keep you out of work for weeks even if you…