Recreational Vehicle Injuries
Recreational vehicles such as golf carts, Segways, pedal buses, scooters or any other novel modes of transportation used for recreation, are often viewed as less dangerous than automobiles. However, the injuries involving such fun vehicles often can be grave. Just like automobile accidents, accidents involving recreational vehicles can result in serious physical and mental injuries […]
Learn More...Pros & Cons of Filing in General District Court vs. Circuit Court
When planning to file a lawsuit for a personal injury matter in the state of Virginia, one of the first decisions you must make is in which court to file. This article compares the pros and cons of filing in General District Court versus filing in Circuit Court. The intention of this article is to […]
Learn More...Product Liability Attorney
When a product is not properly designed, manufactured, or there is a failure to warn of certain aspects of the product, injuries can and do occur. Product liability law deals with a wide range of consumer products that have caused harm to someone. In Virginia, product liability cases run the gamut from defective medical devices […]
Learn More...Child Injury and Daycare Negligence Attorney
When you drop your child off at a daycare center, there’s a reasonable expectation that the staff will provide adequate care in a safe environment. If your child gets hurt while under the supervision of the daycare provider, you have every right to seek justice. Child injuries can range from small cuts and bruises to […]
Learn More...Wrongful Death and Interference With a Funeral
Wrongful Death and Interference With a Funeral The Hopewell Police Department and other authorities find themselves at the center of a $13 million dollar lawsuit filed by local mother Donna Watson. Donna says that her son Troy Howlett was working as a police informant when he died, and alleges that her son ingested drugs that […]
Learn More...The Difference Between The Equal Pay Act and Title VII
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) both were created in an effort to stem discrimination in the workplace. However, Title VII is much greater in application. When thinking of the EPA and Title VII, although a rather simplified analogy, it may be easiest to think of […]
Learn More...Top 5 Severance Agreement Questions
For employees, the possibility of being fired or laid off is a terrifying proposition. The loss of employment brings with it the stress of figuring out how to pay for all of the necessary expenses that we face in life, whether it is food, car payments, phone, utilities, insurance, rent, or a mortgage. Some […]
Learn More...Mandatory Arbitration Clauses In Employment Contracts: Are They Legal? Do They Make Sense?
Picture this: you are searching for a new job and get an offer from a great company. The benefits and pay are good, the commute seems reasonable, and you’ll be working with experts in your field. You enthusiastically accept and start looking over the paperwork and notice one small catch: there is a mandatory arbitration […]
Learn More...Can Employers Discriminate Based On Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity?
Meagan Hunter worked at Chili’s in Phoenix, Arizona for nearly two years when she was encouraged to apply for a new management training program. Meagan was excited as this promotion would come with a significant raise, meaning she could buy her first home. During her employment at Chili’s, she had worked in several positions including […]
Learn More...Virginia’s Deplorable Equal Pay Gap – What Can Be Done?
In 2018, Virginia ranked fourth on Forbes “Best States for Business” list based on their regulatory climate, diverse economy, and business-friendly government policies. However, apparently, this rating didn’t take into account Virginia’s egregious pay gap. According to the American Association of University Women, Virginia ranked 29th when comparing median earnings for women and men. As […]
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