A products liability professor from the University of Richmond says Lumber Liquidators could be facing lawsuits in the wake of a recent “60 Minutes” report, accusing the company of selling formaldehyde-tainted laminate
The personal injury lawyers of Geoff McDonald & Associates present the first installment in our series, “Play It Safe, Play It Smart.” We understand how even a minor concussion can possibly contribute to long-term...
Don’t Leave Your Safety to Luck this March
March 12, 2015
Luck comes up often in March. People celebrate the “luck o’ the Irish” on St. Patrick’s Day, and many celebrate their lucky picks in an office basketball bracket contest. If we are all lucky enough, we should see...
Trinity Guardrail Testing Finishes – What’s Next?
February 17, 2015
Testing of a controversial guardrail component that is being removed from Virginia roads as a safety hazard has concluded in the guardrail’s failure and further evidence that the guardrail could cause “devastating...
The earlier school starts, the higher the risk of teen car accidents, indicates a recently published study comparing teen crash rates in two Virginia counties. Using data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the...
Is Your Car Ready for Winter Driving?
February 3, 2015
As February arrives, it may be tough for many of us to think about the fact that we still have plenty of winter weather still left to endure. Unfortunately, the conditions we may be facing in the weeks ahead can easily lead...
Should Worker Safety Should Be Priority?
January 30, 2015
Construction firms plan to hire more workers as business booms in 2015 – especially in Virginia – according to the recently released results of a trade group survey. Hopefully, these companies will not put their profits...
Steps to Take After Losing a Loved One
January 11, 2015
Having to deal with the wrongful death of a loved one is very stressful and emotionally devastating. When you do not know what to do or how to handle your loved one’s affairs, even the most basic tasks can be daunting....
Virginia Takes Action on Controversial Guardrails
December 30, 2014
After more than 30 states have banned the use of guardrails supplied by Trinity Industries, the New York Times reports that Virginia plans to become the first state to order removal of the controversial guardrail system....
Study Can Help with Child Brain Injury Prevention
December 26, 2014
A study recently reported to the New England Journal of Medicine could be useful in coming up with age-specific strategies to prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children. Researchers from the Pediatric Emergency...