Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Devices May Cause Life-Threatening Injuries
Heading into cold weather season, fire danger typically increases, sometimes in unexpected ways, including the lithium-ion batteries used to power micromobility devices. Earlier this month, at least 38 people were injured, some of them critically, in a Manhattan, NYC high-rise apartment building fire that started when a lithium-ion battery powering a micromobility device self-combusted. According…
Read MoreHow Injured Passengers Can Seek Damages for Virginia Car Accidents
A passenger injured in an automobile accident will rarely be considered at fault for a collision, even if they caused a distraction, because they were not driving the vehicle when the crash occurred. However, one or both drivers may be held liable, including the operator of a vehicle carrying the passenger. Drivers owe their passengers…
Read MoreDid You Get a Defective Pressure Cooker?
In this age of speed, maximum efficiency, and a desire for high quality, few kitchen tools are more suited to home cooks than the modern electric pressure cooker. Early pressure cookers from the 1950s featured a single, weighted “jiggler” valve to regulate and release pressure and emitted a rattling noise while steam escaped. Unfortunately, this…
Read MoreUnderstanding Pelvic Injuries Caused by Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of serious injury. Pelvic trauma in particular can be life-altering, if not life-threatening, depending on the exact nature of the injury. While most people think of the pelvis as synonymous with hips, it is really “a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs.” Contained…
Read MorePhelan Petty Named to “Best Law Firms” List for 2023
Phelan Petty is proud to announce that that the firm was once again selected for inclusion in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. This year, the firm received two Tier 1 rankings, for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Only law firms with at least…
Read More“Take a Moment” for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Pedestrians and bicyclists are the most overlooked people on the road, and drivers do not take the same precautions to avoid pedestrians as they do other vehicles. The City of Richmond and its surrounding Counties, Henrico and Chesterfield, should follow the lead of Fairfax County, which is urging everyone to “take a moment” with a…
Read MoreNursing Homes and Medicare: Higher Needs Equals Higher Reimbursement
Much discussion in the health care and elder care industry lately revolves around the subject of nursing homes, private equity companies, and Medicare. More specifically, this talk involves the relationship between private equity companies potentially taking advantage of Medicare in order to turn a bigger profit after acquiring a nursing home. Although this is only…
Read MorePrivate Equity, Nursing Homes, and Decline in Care: The Connection
The stated goal of nursing home and long-term care facilities is to provide attentive care for our senior loved ones and provide them a comfortable place to live in their elder years. Many nursing homes have wonderful reputation for providing this expert care. However, in recent years, as more and more private equity companies acquire…
Read MoreVirginia Highways Are Becoming More Deadly – Why?
A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals a substantial increase in traffic fatalities here in Virginia, compared to the same period in 2021. The entire nation is experiencing these troubling statistics – an upward trend in motor vehicle accident deaths that began during the pandemic and continues through 2022. Axios…
Read MoreShould I File an Insurance Claim After a Virginia Car Accident?
Whether you own a car or a home, there is one constant – insurance companies. The reason why you pay for your insurance policy is for the event of an emergency; at least that’s what the agents will tell you. However, what they don’t tell you is that they want you to continue to pay…
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