by Devon Munro | Jun 10, 2021 | Defective Products, Personal Injury
In brief: Recently, I posted about the fact that people injured by a COVID vaccine cannot sue the manufacturer, but those suffering a serious injury (or death) may have a limited claims process under the “Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program” (CICP) for...
by Devon Munro | Apr 30, 2021 | Defective Products, Personal Injury
In Brief: COVID-19 vaccine development, rollout, and risks have dominated the news for a year now. Recent news stories attribute blood clots and serious side effects to these vaccines, including deaths. By all credible accounts, this involves a very minute...
by Devon Munro | Mar 28, 2021 | Automobile accidents, Personal Injury
In brief: A new law (signed March 18, 2021) has expanded the options of injured Virginians (and their lawyers) to pursue moderate injury damage awards. Since 2011, there has been a $25,000 cap on personal injury lawsuits brought in Virginia’s General District...
by Devon Munro | Jan 4, 2021 | Automobile accidents, Personal Injury
In Brief: A 2020 Virginia traffic law takes effect January 1, 2021. Drivers who “hold” a phone while driving now risk stiff fines—proof that they are actually using the phone is not necessary. The new law is not a moving violation, so it does not carry penalty points....
by Devon Munro | Dec 22, 2020 | Business Litigation, Whistleblower law
In brief: Virginia’s new Whistleblower Protection Law creates a right to sue when an employer retaliates against an employee for reporting, opposing, or refusing to participate in illegal activity at work after July 1, 2020, or for supporting a co-worker in those...
