Why defenses are important, even to plaintiffs: assumption of the risk
Assumption of the risk can end an injury claim before a jury ever weighs the negligence. Why plaintiffs' lawyers must take defenses seriously.
Coalson v. Canchola: Virginia Supreme Court Reinstates Full $100,000 Punitive Award Against Repeat Drunk Driver
The Supreme Court of Virginia reinstated a jury's full $100,000 punitive damages award against a repeat drunk driver in Coalson v. Canchola.
Virginia's Contributory Negligence Rule: The 1% Problem — and the Exceptions That Can Save Your Case
In Virginia, being even 1% at fault can bar your injury claim entirely. Learn the exceptions — last clear chance, willful conduct, and more.
Maryland's Contributory Negligence Rule Survives: What Coleman v. Soccer Association Means for Every Injury Case
Maryland's highest court kept the harsh contributory negligence rule in Coleman v. Soccer Association. What the 1% bar means for your injury claim.