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Understanding your rights may make homebuying more successful
Purchasing a home in Virginia is probably one of the more exciting things you have done, whether it is your first experience or you have done it before. Having success and feeling confident and encouraged by your decision can be accomplished in part when you...
Divorce considerations for military members
Although the U.S. military generally views divorce as a civil matter that falls under jurisdiction of state family court, special concerns do arise when one or both spouses is military-affiliated. Federal rules govern certain aspects of the split, including the...
What should you know about the Chapter 13 repayment plan?
If you have a regular income but still find yourself struggling with debt in Virginia, you may have considered options such as filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While it may provide a path for regaining control of your finances, filing for Chapter 13 is a big step...
Construction’s “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths
The construction industry is an inherently dangerous one, and if you are a Virginia resident who makes your living working in construction, you and your employer need to do your parts to prioritize safety on the job site. At the Dickerson & Smith Law Group, we...
Factors that affect the absorption of alcohol
People in Virginia often say that, generally, it takes one to two drinks an hour to reach the driving BAC limit of .08. However, there are numerous factors that affect how the body absorbs alcohol, and two people who are even the same in gender and size may handle...
Do not ignore symptoms after a car accident
After getting into a car accident in Virginia, the drivers of the vehicles need to deal with exchanging information, filling out police reports, figuring out where to go for car repairs and possibly missing work. In all the chaos after a wreck, one may not notice...
Have you been injured on scaffolding?
As a construction worker in Virginia, you likely spend a lot of time on or around scaffolding. In fact, studies have shown that up to 65 percent of construction workers use or work on scaffolding frequently. Unfortunately, scaffolding-related injuries are not uncommon...
Advanced auto technology can help, but do not over-rely on it
Technology to assist drivers and reduce the risk of accidents because of human error is nothing new. Anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability control are two examples of technology that compensates for human error or makes it safer when road conditions...
Should I file bankruptcy?
Making the decision to file bankruptcy in Virginia is never easy. However, if it really is the right thing for your situation, you should not be hesitant about doing it. Bankruptcy can be the best solution in some cases. It is important, though, that you make sure...
How can you recover from bankruptcy quickly?
Bankruptcy has its merits, the most notable of which is the fact that it allows you to discharge your debt and start over with a clean slate, so to speak. Unfortunately, once you file for bankruptcy in Virginia, you must then deal with the repercussions to your...
