Common Causes of Truck Accidents
When a truck accident occurs, both the truck driver and the trucking company may be held liable for any damages caused by the collision. How Truck Drivers Cause Crashes Mistakes made by truck drivers may [...]
How the Vehicle Accident Claim Settlement Process Works
When you’ve been injured in a vehicle accident due to another driver’s negligence, you’re entitled to pursue compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury claim. Most vehicle accident claims are settled without a [...]
Determining Fault for Vehicle Accident Injuries
Between medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repair expenses, the financial toll resulting from vehicle accident injuries can be devastating. In Virginia, accident victims have only two years to file a personal injury claim, so [...]
Boating While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Most Virginians are aware that driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is against the law, but they may not know that boating under the influence is also prohibited. It’s illegal to operate [...]
Short-term and Long-term Impact of a Virginia DUI Conviction
If you are caught driving drunk in Virginia, the state uses your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to determine your level of intoxication. You will be arrested for a DUI if you’re: Twenty-one years of age [...]
Automotive Technologies That Keep Vehicle Occupants Safe
The newest cars on the road today not only offer great performance, they’re using the latest technological advancements to keep drivers and passengers safe. Collision warning systems and backup cameras can help you avoid a [...]
Passengers in a Vehicle Accident
Being a passenger in a vehicle crash can be just as dangerous as being the driver. If you were a passenger in a vehicle accident, you may wonder which parties are responsible for your injuries. [...]
Drug Trafficking Defense
All drug charges are serious, but those involving the sale or distribution of illegal substances can be particularly devastating to your future. Unless you are caught with less than half an ounce of marijuana, you [...]
Virginia Lower DUI Limits Proposed
Currently, the blood-alcohol content (BAC) limit for driving in Virginia is 0.08. For the average male, this amounts to approximately three drinks in one hour. For a woman, it is often less. However, the National [...]
VA Statute of Limitations
Virginia's code section 8.01-243 establishes a two-year statute of limitations for an individual injured in a vehicle accident to pursue compensation. Similarly, in the event of a wrongful death, the family of the deceased must [...]
