Distracted driving is a major problem on Virginia roads and across the United States. Although many people may think teen drivers are to blame, older drivers can also be guilty of distracted driving.Distracted driving includes anything that a driver does that takes...
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Drunk driving still a major problem on Virginia roads
The act of driving after drinking is a decision that people make every day in Virginia. This decision can be deadly for the driver and for other people on the road. Across the United States a drunk driver causes a drunk driving accident every two minutes. In...
Woman charged with Danville bus crash
Danville school buses are almost always the safest way for children to get to school. Students riding a bus are 50 times more likely to arrive safely at school then if they drove themselves or got a ride. Unfortunately, bus accidents still occur like a recent car...
We can help with your workers’ compensation claims
Recently, we discussed how Virginia's workers' compensation insurance can help Virginia workers who are injured by workplace accidents on the job. Workers' compensation can help injured workers when they are unable to work by providing for their medical bills, lost...
An overview of Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation
Virginia residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life and lots of good jobs. Most jobs provide a safe working environment, free of hazards. But, workplace accidents do occur. When they occur, workers' compensation can help injured employees with their financial...
Are You an Employer under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act?
Is every Virginia employer an "employer" covered by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act (the "Act")?In our earlier blogs we have discussed the Act from the perspective of an injured worker proving her claim. However, knowing whether the Act applies to their...
Determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits
According to the Social Security Administration, one in four workers in their 20s will become disabled before reaching the average retirement age of 67. Many people in Virginia don't have a safety net to fall back on if an injury or accident happens to them rendering...
We can help you file a wrongful death claim
The unexpected loss of a loved one can be devastating for a family. Losing a loved one because of a fatal car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, medical malpractice or workplace accident is not something any family should have to go through.Families who...
“Legal Separation” – A Status without Meaning
"I want to file for a legal separation." The statement, although often heard, has no meaning in Virginia's divorce process. Separation of the parties to a marriage is a condition to either party filing for a divorce if time apart is the sole ground (a "no...
Residents request help with dangerous Halifax County road
Drivers in Virginia face many obstacles every day. Other motorists may be distracted, someone may not stop at a stop sign or maybe someone is driving too fast and loses control of their car. Many car accidents are caused because of a driver being distracted, speeding...