Obviously, traffic controls are necessary to keep drivers safe. However, some experts do complain that road signs themselves can be a distraction, and that can lead to accidents. Most of the time, when you think about driver distractions, you think about the radio,...
Month: June 2018
Why do cities give out zoning variances?
Before buying a property, make sure you consider the zoning in the area. Never assume you can just use the property as you please, simply because you own it. Zoning governs land use and must be followed. For instance, if you buy a house to use as a business, you need...
Are you being as safe as possible on your motorcycle?
Everyone who's ever driven a motorcycle knows how thrilling and potentially dangerous these marvelous two-wheeled vehicles can be. This gives motorcyclists a unique sense for how important safety is when they take to the road. Not only do they need to be careful not...
After deadly accident in Virginia Beach, driver faces DWI charges
A deadly accident in Virginia Beach has led to DWI charges for a driver from out of state. Reports indicate that calls to the police first started coming in just prior to 10 p.m., on Sunday, June 3. Those calls said that two cars had collided on North Great Neck Road,...
What should you look for in a building inspection?
If you're buying a home or a commercial space, you typically want to work into the contract that you will only buy the property at the listed offer if it passes a home inspection. This way, if the inspection is disastrous, you can just back out of the deal without any...
What are the most common car accidents?
It's hard to believe, but approximately 2 million people lose their lives because of auto accidents each year. These crashes are all different in the way they happen, but the vast majority of them can fall into a handful of categories. Here are the most common types...
What rights do you have with an easement?
When buying real estate, it is very important to find out if anyone else has an easement that goes with the land. Typically, the easement is going to stay with the property, even through a sale, so you may have to honor it even though you had nothing to do with the...