If you have been injured by another’s negligence in Virgina, you want to know your options for civil justice. You want to be heard, and you want to be compensated for your damages, like lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, etc. Unfortunately, our state...
We live in a wonderful state that has many protections and wealth, but medical malpractice still happens in Virginia too. And, just like in all other states, you can seek compensation for it because medical malpractice has serious consequences, including death,...
The implications of a DUI conviction are significant. Sure, a conviction can strip you of your license for a significant period of time, which can have an impact on your personal and professional lives, but you also face the very real possibility of jail or prison...
When accused of criminal wrongdoing, you might be tempted to get everything off your chest by talking to your loved ones and even investigators. You might think that by doing so the police will go easy on you, or maybe you can even put lingering suspicions to rest,...
A lot of people who have been charged with their first criminal offense think that their case is all going to play out in court just a like a television drama. While there’s a chance that your case will end up going to trail, most of the work needed to protect your...
The physical, emotional, and financial impact of a car accident can be tremendous, threatening to undermine your stability and your future. Although that can be incredibly stressful to think about, you shouldn’t let it paralyze you into inaction. After all, if your...
Although mistakes will be made in life, some mistakes can have a lasting effect. When a motorist is accused of drunk driving, this could mean harsh penalties. Whether you have past charges or not, it is important to timely and aggressively fight these allegations. A...
Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day are some of the deadliest holidays on U.S. roads, and it is no coincidence that they are all summer holidays. The nation sees a greater number of motor vehicle accident fatalities in the summer months of May through...
Under Virginia law, a DUI conviction for first-time offenders results in a fine of $250-$2,500, up to a one-year loss of driving privileges and a mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. With a BAC of 0.15% or higher, there’s an additional fine and...
Can you sue for a slip and fall? Well, the short answer is: it depends. The fact that your fall happened in Virginia makes it harder to pursue the case than in almost any other state of the union. The rule of pure contributory negligence applies in Virginia, so if you...
