Posts by Michael Phelan
Danger Beneath the Surface: the Jeriflyer Pool Drain Cover Recall
If you purchased a Jeriflyer plastic pool drain cover online—or even if you aren’t quite sure which brand of drain cover you bought—you need to find out if it’s covered under a recent recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which tracks incidents related to product safety and issues recalls as needed, formally recalled this…
Read MoreHazmat Trucks & Hazardous Material Spills During a Truck Accident
Large commercial trucks play a central role in transporting goods across Virginia and the country. However, when those trucks carry hazardous materials, the risks involved with an accident escalate significantly. A crash involving a hazmat truck certainly means potential collision injuries, but there’s also a high risk of things like toxic spills, fires, explosions, and…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Photos Should I Take of My Richmond Car Accident?
The moments immediately after a car accident are the best time to collect evidence of what happened, the damage, and your injuries. Even just an hour later, the lanes will be cleared, roads could be dry from the rain. It’s not long before any video of the accident may also be lost as it is…
Read MoreHow to File a Police Report After a Richmond Car Crash
In most types of car accidents, someone calls the police to notify them that there has been an accident. In Virginia, drivers have a duty to contact the police when someone dies, there is an injury, or there is property damage. There are some situations where the police are not called even though someone was…
Read MoreHow Insurance Companies Minimize Payouts After a Car Crash (and How to Fight Back)
The stark reality is that insurance companies are businesses, and their primary purpose is to turn a profit by making more money than they spend. They make money by accepting premiums, and they spend money by paying claims. Consequently, insurance companies train their adjusters to make money for their employers by minimizing claims or denying…
Read MoreWho is Liable if You’re Hit by Cargo Falling Off a Truck?
Trucking cargo accidents are among the most frightening of all accidents. Falling cargo and truck debris can shatter windshields and result in catastrophic injury, sometimes even death. Truck accident cargo claims can become surprisingly complex, however, if two or more parties share liability. Possible defendants Below is a list of potentially liable parties. The truck…
Read MoreBurned by a Pressure Cooker? What to Know About the SharkNinja Foodi Recall and Your Legal Rights
Pressure cookers might be a popular appliance, but recent recalls highlight the potential risks associated with these devices. The SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers recently became the subject of a massive recall. Already, more than 100 injuries have been reported related to these devices. What you need to know about the recall The…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Roads in the Greater Richmond Region
Everyone who’s traveled in the United States knows that, unfortunately, some highways can be just plain risky. There are a range of factors that influence how hazardous road systems are, but a few of the most common are worn-out infrastructure, congestion, extreme weather, and challenging terrain. One other less common but equally serious factor contributing…
Read MoreHow Long Could My Virginia Truck Accident Case Take to Settle or Resolve?
It could take months or years to settle or resolve your Virginia truck accident case. How long it takes depends on your case’s complexity, the severity of your injuries, settlement negotiations with an at-fault party or their insurer, and other factors. By working with Richmond truck accident attorneys, you have a better opportunity to achieve…
Read MoreSeat belt laws in Virginia: How they may impact your injury claim
Did you know that wearing a seat belt in Virginia in 1987 was a personal choice, and no police officer could stop you for the violation? Today, it’s funny to imagine driving around Richmond or Charlottesville with no belt on, carefree even while passing through a police checkpoint. It took considerable time and a large…
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