At the end of February 2013, the General Assembly of Virginia put into effect strict laws regarding the use of handheld personal communication devices while driving. With recent drastic increases […]
Virginia’s New Texting While Driving Law
Category: Personal Injury Attorneys Blog
The Importance of a Personal Injury Attorney Experienced in Cycling Accidents
Virginia is an attractive destination for bicycling. The state boasts an impressive network of trails, lanes and routes for all levels of cyclists, from experienced bikers to beginners and children. […]
Boating Accidents in Virginia
Virginia is home to some of the longest rivers and largest bays in the mid-Atlantic. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Rappahannock and James Rivers, the state is a boating […]
Failure to Maintain Premises
By law, the owner or operator of a property is deemed fully responsible for keeping the premises in a safe condition. This includes a residential dwelling, a commercial building or […]
Rap music video warns of distractions to pedestrians
A new music/rap video has been created to create a message for people both locally and nationally to increase awareness of the dangers of texting while while doing other things […]
Social Security Disability in Virginia
Each year, millions of people become disabled because of a serious illness or injury and are denied their Social Security disability benefits. If you’ve received a notice that your claim […]
Virginia Bus Accidents
Americans depend on buses to provide safe, affordable transportation. Whether it is your child’s school bus, public transit or a private tour bus, you hand over trust and security to […]
Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement and theme parks are a place where adults and children seek fun and entertainment. However, accidents involving amusement park rides can result in serious injury or death. Whether the […]
Bicycling Accidents in Virginia
Bicycling is a popular sport for many Virginians, yet there are many potential risks that come from sharing the road with motor vehicles. Virginia has strict bicycle laws for this […]
Negligence
The law defines negligence as the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in certain circumstances. Negligence is unintentional and caused by carelessness. The general […]