Many former cigarette smokers in Richmond and throughout Virginia have turned to using vape pens as an alternative to smoking. However, the users of these electronic cigarettes may suffer severe personal injuries if a defect causes a device they are puffing on to explode. In fact, according to a recent…
A jury in a Missouri state court recently returned a $72 million verdict in favor of the family of a woman who claimed that she suffered ovarian cancer due to her decades-long use of Johnson & Johnson talc-based products for feminine hygiene. In a verdict reached on February 22, 2016,…
When you have been involved in a car crash, the injuries you sustain can have a major impact on nearly every aspect of your life. At Marks & Harrison, our experienced car crash attorneys understand the serious injuries that result from these accidents as well as the financial repercussions you…
If you have yet to be walking along when you see a person – typically a teenager – riding on an odd contraption that is unlike anything that you have ever seen before, do not be surprised if you feel as though you are reliving a scene from the Back…
If you see a car alongside you without a driver, don’t be alarmed. It is likely a new driverless car, called an autonomous vehicle, or AV. AVs are automated cars that are likely going to be part of our future road travel. AVs are already being tested in some parts…
The idea that winter’s snow and ice increases the potential for slip-and fall accidents may not be news to you, but we frequently hear from people who are surprised to learn about their responsibility for winter slip-and-fall hazards. Businesses, public organizations and private homeowners all have a legal obligation to…
If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Virginia, you likely have questions about whether or not your injury is covered under workers’ compensation insurance. A Virginia work injury attorney can work with you to help you determine whether or not your injuries are covered, and if so,…
Bicycle riding is a growing trend. It is becoming more popular both for transportation and for recreation. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents occur all too frequently. When they happen, the injuries can be serious. Even those who are wearing a bicycle helmet may be severely hurt. If you have been hurt due…
Following a car accident in Virginia, your goal will be to seek compensation for your property damage and any bodily injury you may have suffered. A question you may have is whether you should hire an attorney to recover this compensation, or whether you should “let the insurance company handle…
If you have been injured on the job or during the course of any work-related task, you may need a workers’ compensation attorney to help protect your interests and pursue benefits. Legal representation should be sought in cases in which: Your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance denies you…
