Navigating the Legal Landscape

When another party’s negligence or mistakes causes you to suffer an injury, you might understandably want to start a personal injury claim against them right away. But before you dive head-first into the legal pathways of an injury claim or lawsuit, you should know that Virginia’s pure contributory negligence law might try to stop you at step...

Despite increasingly harsh criminal penalties for those who drive while under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of car accidents across the country. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 34% of 2018 traffic fatalities on Virginia roads were alcohol-related. Many who survive these crashes are left with serious...

Many of us know the dangers of drunk driving, however, these risks do not stop everyone from getting behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. While we can’t stop other motorists from driving negligently or recklessly, we can take steps ourselves to drive defensively and stay vigilant at all times. Some of the warning...

Under liability laws, anyone who leaves debris in the road inadvertently or intentionally can be held liable for any resulting damages, such as if a driver crashes into that debris and gets hurt. However, find the person or party that left debris in the road is a challenge. For many cases, it is completely impossible...

Many of us know that driving after drinking alcohol is dangerous. But do you know exactly how or why alcohol affects a motorist’s ability to drive safely? In order to control the vehicle when you drive, you require the use of your hands, eyes, and feet, all of which are controlled by your brain. This...

Fourth of July is a favorite holiday for many families across the country. From backyard barbecues to pool parties and firework shows, there’s plenty of ways to celebrate this time of year. However, it’s important to remain vigilant and not let your guard down. Certain accidents occur more frequently during popular holidays like the Fourth...