Posts by Jonathan Petty
Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Students’ Learning
Victims of traumatic brain injury have been referred to as the walking wounded. They often suffer in relative silence to the world outside because their injuries are invisible to and not easily understood by other people. The loved ones of the victims also suffer as a result. It can be difficult to understand the nature…
Read MoreCan You Claim Damages if Black Ice Caused Another Driver to Hit You?
Dangerous weather can lead to car accidents. Poor visibility from rain, snow, fog, ice or sleet can make highways and rural roads dangerous even during the day. With winter almost here, drivers must be aware of these dangers – including the risk of “black ice” on the road. Black ice earned its nickname because it…
Read MoreDriving at Night in Virginia Without Headlights On? New Legislation Might Allow It
Most vehicles manufactured in the last several years include automatic sensors that trigger headlights when it begins to get dark or foggy outside. In some vehicle models, the headlights turn on in conjunction with the use of the windshield wipers. However, there are plenty of vehicles on the road that lack this automatic sensor technology.…
Read MoreMajor Protections Afforded to Businesses and Hospitals in New Bill
In the Senate, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would minimize liability for exposure claims against employers pertaining to COVID-19, as long as the employers are adhering to public health guidelines. The bill, S.B. 4317, was introduced by Sen. John Cornyn on July 28. The tort reform aspect of the bill, also called the Safe To…
Read MoreDefective Products Can Cause Burn Injuries
Consumers can suffer devastating burn injuries from exposure to certain defective products. Products such as defective lithium-ion batteries and e-cigarettes have been in the news for catching on fire and/or exploding. These product explosions can lead to catastrophic burns and other devastating injuries. Victims who suffer catastrophic burn injuries may require painful skin graft surgery…
Read MoreLiability for Pool and Drowning Injuries
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), between 2015 and 2017 there were 379 reported pool or spa related fatal drownings involving children under the age of 15. 75% of those drownings involved children under the age of 5. In more than 70% of cases, fatal drowning incidents occurred at residential locations, such as…
Read MoreWhat Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Individuals who suffer from a mild traumatic brain injury may recover in just a few months of sustaining the initial injury. Some symptoms can clear up in about 30 days. However, a percentage of concussion victims experience symptoms beyond a six-month period. When this occurs, a doctor may diagnose the patient with post-concussion syndrome (PCS).…
Read MoreElectric Bikes and Battery Fire Dangers
Electric bicycles are popular around the world. Millions of people around the world own an electric bike. Electric bikes cost $1,000 or more. An electric bike is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries. Riders use the electric motor to power them through hills, headwinds, or fatigue. These bikes can also travel as far as 60 miles…
Read MoreAre Outdoor Toddler Swings Dangerous?
Parents put their trust in the manufacturers of the baby products they purchase, believing the manufacturer has tested the products for all foreseeable uses and that the products will cause no harm. When a responsible manufacturer of baby products learns that its product is dangerous for foreseeable uses, it takes steps to minimize the damage…
Read MoreBusiness Interruption Coverage Policy Terms You Should Know
Commercial property insurance policies, for the most part, include coverage for loss of business income through the addition of an endorsement to the property policy. This endorsement is worded in such a way to provide protection against business income loss resulting from damage, destruction, or any type of direct loss of insured business property by…
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