While not every DWI case ends in a fatal accident, driving while under the influence greatly increase the chances that a driver will crash. Drunk driving accidents are also most likely to be fatal accidents. More often than not, the victims in these accidents are not...
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Winter rains may lead to dangerous driving conditions
Virginia winters mean plenty of rain and snow. While many drivers are ready to watch out for icy conditions, it can be easy to forget that roads may pose a danger even at milder temperatures. It only takes a small amount of rain to create a hazardous mix of oil and...
How serious is asbestos exposure?
If you work construction or at a Virginia shipyard, you face the serious threat of asbestos exposure that could result in your becoming totally disabled or even dying. So many of the products and materials you work with on a daily basis contain asbestos, and FindLaw...
How to lower the cost of car insurance
After getting into a car crash in Virginia, a driver can see big increases in their monthly premiums. Sometimes this happens even when they are not to blame for the accident, though so many insurance companies claim they do not do this. Other factors that are outside...
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...