The Severity of Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injuries are common in car accidents and range from minimal to severe. The severity of a whiplash injury is dependent on many factors, such as age, physical condition, speed and direction of vehicles and body position at impact. Mild... Read More →
Graves Amendment: The Importance for Car Renters
The Graves Amendment was passed in 2005, eliminating vicarious liability claims against car rental companies for injuries caused by their customers. Federal law 49 U.S.C. § 30106 states, “An owner of a motor vehicle that rents or leases the... Read More →
Respondeat Superior: What Does This Mean for Accident Victims?
Respondeat Superior is a doctrine which makes an employer vicariously liable for the wrongdoing of an employee if it was committed within the course and scope of employment. With this, if you were injured in an accident caused by an... Read More →
Liability Issues for Pool Owners
Private Pools Pools are considered part of a property. Therefore premises liability rules typically apply to pool injuries; both private and public pools. Homeowners may be held responsible for injuries that take place in and around their pool, even if... Read More →