Having spent decades advising and representing railroad employees who suffered injuries on the job, I know that accidents rarely just happen. Safety problems usually build up over time. Inspections go undone. Repairs go unmade. Then, suddenly, an engineer, conductor, brakeman, trackman, mechanic or other worker…
One of the biggest milestones for a teen is the day they get their driver’s license. A license represents another step that much closer to becoming an adult and gives them the freedom to go places without relying on their parents. But it is critical…
A premises liability lawsuit recently filed in Texas against Hyatt Corp is a good example of how business owners can be held liable when they are negligent in keeping visitors to their property safe. The victim’s real name may not be familiar to readers –…
When an accident victim suffers catastrophic injuries, it usually means that the injuries are so severe that the victim is left with long-term or permanent damage. While it may not be an injury that many people think about, hearing loss is a very real and…
Most of us realize just how tragic motorcycle crashes can be, even in cases where the victim survives. Motorcycle accident injuries are often catastrophic in nature, with long-term, if not permanent, health issues and extended recovery periods. The medical expenses, loss of income, and other…
Electric scooters – also referred to as E-scooters – have been gaining in popularity across the country and here in Virginia. Right here in Norfolk, residents and visitors can take advantage of the LIME program, which offers the opportunity to rent an electric scooter at…
Working on and around trains was so dangerous during the second half of the 1800s that Congress, in 1893, passed one of the first national occupational safety laws specifically to lower the number of deaths and dismemberments from crashes, derailments, rollback accidents and falls from…
A broken, damaged, misaligned or inappropriately opened track switch can easily cause a train crash or derailment that leaves workers or passengers badly injured or dead. Such avoidable accidents are more than headlines to my Virginia-based law firm colleagues and I, as we have spent…
Keyless cars indicate an evolution in vehicle manufacturing. This evolution is exciting, however, it is also leading to new problems and safety concerns. The trend of keyless cars is relatively new, therefore, people are learning about the adverse effects of this technology the hard way.…
Pedestrian accidents can be some of the most dangerous traffic accidents that can occur. Pedestrians are at more of a risk than other motorists for serious injuries because of the lack of protection that is given to those in motor vehicles. Because of this, pedestrian…