Thorsey Law Firm

Thorsey Law Firm is a full-service litigation and business law practice based in Charlottesville, Virginia and serving clients in Virginia and Maryland.

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An invasion of privacy occurs when there is an intrusion upon your reasonable expectation to be left alone.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Generally speaking, to prove defamation, you must show the elements of defamation:

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There is always a delicate balance between one person's right to freedom of speech and another's right to protect their good name.

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Someone’s Facebook account is not automatically discoverable in personal injury lawsuits. https://t.co/qscyoK8PT6

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A property owner’s neglect in properly maintaining carpeted floors, rugs, and mats can also create liability if a slip and fall accident occurs.

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This is perhaps one of the best known personal injury claims in the world. The Liebeck vs McDonald’s case from 1994. #FamousCases

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Property owners are responsible for maintaining their escalators and elevators so that they operate safely.

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Bret Michaels, sued CBS when he suffered an injury at the Tony Award broadcast in 2009. The court ruled in his favor, but the amount was not disclosed.

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Valentine’s Day, what a great reason for letting you know how much we appreciate you! #ValentinesDay

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A property owner will be liable for a slip and fall accident occurring on stairs when they know about the dangerous condition.

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Terrence Dickinson planned to burgle a property. In doing so, he found himself trapped in the property because the garage door didn’t work properly. #FamousCases

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If a #slip and #fall accident occurs as the result of a wet floor, the property owner may be liable.

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The woman claimed that this fact meant she was inappropriately dressed and this led to her sustaining an injury and not being able to work. #FamousCases

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A pedestrian must exercise reasonable care for his or her own safety.

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Depending on the circumstances, potential liable parties include:

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To establish negligence in a pedestrian accident, the injured person (the "plaintiff") must prove that the person at fault (the "defendant.”)

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Children between the ages of 5 and 9 are at the greatest risk of being hit by a vehicle.