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One time when it is never a good idea to post on social media
Some people will post everything from their morning latte to their new haircut on social media. It is part of our everyday lives, not just for the mundane but also when life’s big events occur. Therefore, many may be tempted to whip out their phone to snap a few...
What is accident reconstruction?
A recent two-car crash near Abingdon killed one person and injured three others. The news report contained only a sketchy account of how the accident happened. According to police, a vehicle pulled out on to Route 19; the car crossed the median and attempted to enter...
How is property divided during a Virginia divorce?
There is usually, and understandably, a long list of concerns divorcing couples have once they have made the difficult decision to divorce. Property division is likely on that list of concerns divorcing spouses have. It is helpful if divorcing spouses are prepared for...
What happens after I am injured on the job?
Being injured on the job can be overwhelming and alarming. Your mind may immediately go to how you will afford the medical treatment and care you need and how you will support yourself and your family while you are unable to work while you recover. After an injured...
Your actions speak loudly in custody hearings
You know what’s best for your children, and you deserve to be in their lives following your divorce. But you may need to tread carefully, as even the most stellar records are placed under the microscope during custody hearings. Your actions could help you get the...
MOST CRASHES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS
Insurance companies and defense lawyers often refer to crashes which cause catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths as “accidents”. In most cases, they are not “accidents”. They are the foreseeable result of carelessness, negligence, and often the reckless or...
Wrongful Death Tractor Trailer Case
One of my very recent cases illustrates one of the most rewarding aspects of helping families when they tragically lose a beloved family member who has been taken from them as a result of another person’s negligence, or the negligence of a business or a health care...
Drunk driver injures three passengers in crash
When you take a ride with someone, your life and safety are in the driver’s hands. If that driver chooses to drink and drive, you are at serious risk for injury. Three passengers in Virginia recently found out how dangerous a drunk driver can be. A severe car accident...
VIRGINIA UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE
As discussed previously, Virginia law mandates that all family automobile insurance policies which provide liability coverage when operating the insured vehicle must provide Uninsured Motorist coverage (UM coverage) with limits equal to the amount of liability...
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE INJURED BY AN UNIDENTIFIED DRIVER
Not infrequently, people are involved in automobile collisions where the driver at fault flees the scene or leaves the scene before the police arrive or before you have identified who they are so that you can communicate with them or their liability insurance carrier...
