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Discussion of personal injury law and legal issues, with focus on Virginia.

Author: H. Aubrey Ford III and Michael G. Phelan, who edit this blawg, are Virginia lawyers.

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Recent Posts from Richmond Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

New Laws Aimed at Curbing Underaged Drinking and Driving
The General Assembly voted in March to institute tougher penalties to curb the number of car accidents involving teens who drink and drive. Those stiffer penalties go into effect today. Previously, those younger than…
Brain Injuries Cause Over 50% of Deaths in Seniors Who Fall
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the first comprehensive national look at the role brain injuries play in fatal elderly falls. The study examined 16,000 elderly deaths in 2005 that…
Older Workers Gain Some Protection from Mass Layoffs
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that older workers who allege age discrimination during a mass layoff do not have the burden of proving that no reasonable factor motivated the employer. As reported in…
Attacking Workplace Age Discrimination Head-On
Age discrimination in the work place is nothing new. Especially in the context of hiring and firing, workplace age discrimination can be described as near ubiquitous. Employers routinely lay off elder workers in far…
Victoria Secrets Thong Case is Ridiculous
Have you seen the Today Show piece on the brand new lawyer and his 52 year-old, thong wearing client who are suing Victoria Secrets? The plaintiff alleges that a metal clasp connected to a decorative…
Motor Carrier Broker Liable for Negligent Hiring of Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Virginia law recognizes a claim for the negligent hiring of an employee or an independent contractor. With respect to independent contractors, the Virginia Supreme Court recognized a rule of liability for negligent hiring of an…
Despite Congressional "Support," Federal Employees Struggle to Gain Whistle-Blower Protections
Within the past year and a half, both the House and Senate have passed bills granting expanded protections to Federal Employees who become Whistle-Blowers. The term Whistle-Blower has been with us for quite some…
U.S. Supreme Court decisively protects employees from retaliation
The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that two federal laws protect employees who complain of race discrimination and age discrimination from retaliation by their employers. In a 7-2 opinion the Court held that an…
Retroreflective tape: How Visible are Heavy Trailers at Night?
The term "heavy trailers" means trailers that are at least 80 inches wide and have Gross Vehicle Weight Rating over 10,000 pounds. I once handled a case in which a tractor trailer driver attempted a…
Nanotechnology: Are Carbon Nanotubes the Modern Asbestos?
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is concerned that the tiny nanoparticles used in nanotechnology pose serious health risks for workers employed in the nanotechnology industry. A study issued this week focuses on…