There are few things a teenager looks forward to as much as getting their first car. Even getting access to the family vehicle comes with its own freedom. They can drive themselves to the movies, pick up their date or go camping in the Virginia mountains with friends....
Month: January 2020
An expensive ambulance may stop injuries from getting too costly
Medical costs from accidents reach into the hundreds of billions every year. You may not be prepared to foot your share of the bill after a wreck, but hopping in an ambulance could make the whole process a little more manageable. Injuries cost $433.8 billion in 2017,...
Differences between state and federal criminal cases
Virginia authorities and federal authorities have different resources and processes when it comes to investigating, charging and convicting someone of a criminal offense. According to the ABA Journal, state agencies are much less likely to have the resources to...
Drunk driving cases and older adults
For an older adult charged with driving under the influence, many problems often arise. At the , we realize how these charges shatter the lives of older adults in Virginia and also create problems for their entire families. Many people are...
Nausea, vomiting and the risk of a crash
Motor vehicle wrecks have many causes, and at the we realize that some of these collisions happen as a result of flu symptoms and other physical challenges that interfere with someone's ability to focus on the road and drive safely. For...
Pedestrian accidents during the holidays
Throughout the year, the risk of a pedestrian accident is a serious concern for those who walk or go for jogs in Virginia. Our law office realizes the myriad of reasons why pedestrians are struck in such accidents, and at the we believe...
Can I refuse a breath test at a traffic stop in Virginia?
After a night enjoying the company of friends in Virginia, you choose to drive home. You only had a couple of drinks, so feel confident in driving. However, you get pulled over for a traffic violation and start to wonder if you can refuse that breath test the officer...
2018 saw over 46,000 prosecuted marijuana cases in Virginia
The 2018 marijuana case statistics for the state of Virginia released to the public. For the year, more than 46,000 cases dealing with marijuana faced prosecution. The majority of the defendants were minorities leading many lawmakers to reconsider the current laws...
Types of lasting damage caused by a traumatic brain injury
Virginia residents can experience a traumatic brain injury after a car accident. While the symptoms can sometimes take hours or days to show up, the effects of a TBI can last much longer. Not all TBI patients have the same outcomes, but some can have life-altering...
What is a RICO violation?
If federal prosecutors in Virginia charge you with allegedly committing a RICO violation, you need to immediately seek the advice and counsel of an attorney experienced in defending against federal charges. You also need to immediately determine exactly which RICO...
