The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified May as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcyclists face specific dangers on our roads, which may be different or greater than those faced
Richmond Walk Like MADD Fundraising Event
March 29, 2016
The Virginia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is participating in the national Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash event. Walk Like MADD is an annual fundraising walk to benefit MADD. Participants gather pledges of...
PCB Exposure Claims Lawyer
March 18, 2016
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a very serious type of blood cancer that attacks white blood cells in the body and frequently develops in the lymph nodes. There is strong scientific evidence that this type of cancer can be caused
Talcum Powder Cancer Risk: Historic Lawsuit
March 4, 2016
In a historic verdict, a St. Louis, Missouri court has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in damages in a lawsuit centered on its flagship Baby Powder product. Jacqueline Fox used the company’s Baby Powder...
Insurance Fraud Cases
March 3, 2016
Insurance fraud occurs when an insurance company commits a deliberate deception for illegitimate gain. It can happen at any point while buying, using, selling, or underwriting insurance. Insurance fraud is financially...
Do You Know Your Virginia Snow Removal Laws?
January 22, 2016
Heavy snowfall is a rare occurrence in Virginia, but it does happen at least once every year or two. When the snow does pile up on streets and sidewalks, who is responsible for plowing or shoveling it away? Our guide to snow
Prevent Office Injuries: Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls
January 19, 2016
When we think about injury in the workplace, we usually think of factory or warehouse jobs or other occupations that involve manual labor. In fact, many people gravitate towards office jobs because of their perceived low...
Buckle Up For Safety: A History of the Seat Belt
January 12, 2016
Today we all know that seat belts save lives. Their effectiveness has been proven over and over again, and they are required by federal and state laws. But for the first several decades of motor vehicle use, no one used...
Airbag Failure Injury Lawyers
January 4, 2016
All of us here at Geoff McDonald & Associates believe in the importance of automotive safety equipment. Driver or passenger, front seat or back, always remember to wear your seatbelt. Make sure to properly install car...
Dangerous Drones Continue to Cause Problems
January 1, 2016
When you leave your house in the morning, you probably aren’t worried about being injured by dangerous drones. However, that may change in the near future. Drone use for both recreation and business purposes is increasing...