Driving in Virginia may feel like a right to some people, but it is a privilege. As it is a privilege drivers must follow the rules of the road to continue to enjoy the ability to drive. There are many different laws, most of which are designed to keep all drivers on...
Year: 2021
Recovering damages for dog bite injuries
Dogs are some of the most loving animals on earth, but even the most loving animals can be aggressive when they feel threatened. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over four million people are bitten by dogs each year. Although a dog bite...
Collision with a fire truck leaves a man with serious injuries
A man from Front Royal suffered serious injuries and had to be flown to a hospital after an evening accident with a fire truck. The man is expected to survive, but his condition is not known. According to authorities, the fire truck was returning from a call at the...
Truck driver fatigue and accidents
Truck drivers in Virginia and across the United States work hard. They often have long hours and tight schedules that they have to maintain. Despite regulations put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck accidents still occur. Truck driver...
Beware of the wider effects of a criminal conviction
If you’re facing criminal charges, then you’re probably stressed, and for good reason. The effects of allegations of wrongdoing can be far-reaching, and the damage that can be caused to your life by a criminal conviction can be devastating. Here are just some of the...
Charges dropped in accidental shooting death
Most Virginia residents are familiar with the idea that a gun owner may face criminal charges after they intentionally use a firearm to hurt another person. However, there are also many cases in which a person is accidentally shot and injured. Can the gun owner face...
How does Virginia’s crime rate compare nationally?
This blog often talks about specific crimes and criminal defense. However, this often brings up the question of how our crime rate compares to the rest of the nation. What is Virginia’s crime rate? In 2019, there were nearly 160,000 crimes reported in our state. This...
What are my legal options following a fatal car crash?
If you lost a loved one due to the actions of someone else, such as in a car crash, you may experience financial difficulties in addition to your emotional trauma. You may have gone from a dual-income household to one you must now manage on your own. There are other...
When distractions can be deadly
Distracted driving is deadly because it reduces the driver’s ability to respond quickly to changing conditions while driving. The driver’s inability to respond to an emergency situation can cause distracted driving accidents that result in serious injuries and death....
Defending yourself against reckless driving charges
One of the unfortunate outcomes of 2020 is an increase in traffic accidents, as well as overly aggressive law enforcement efforts to address the issue. A recent news article estimated that the rate of traffic fatalities is the highest it has been in 13 years, and the...
