How you handle a traffic stop can have a significant impact on your case should you face DUI charges. It’s imperative to understand which behaviors to avoid, considering it can be easy for just about anyone to do any of the following during a traffic stop: Being rude...
Are you interested in having a bit of control over how beneficiaries use their inheritance? Maybe you're writing an estate plan, but you'd like to know how someone will use your money in the future. Or perhaps you're worried that a beneficiary will make poor choices,...
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you restructure your debt while keeping your assets. It allows you to create a repayment plan based on your income, typically lasting three to five years. Unlike Chapter 7, which liquidates assets, Chapter 13 helps you repay...
Whether it’s assembly, welding, rigging or painting, shipyard work is comparable to similar processes in other heavy industrial sectors like automotive and aviation. But just like other heavy industries, shipyard workers are exposed to many chemicals and toxic...
Virginia residents may have noticed a distinct increase in traffic fatalities as of late, and in 2021 nationwide traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high. The increase can serve as an important wake-up call to prioritize vehicle safety when behind the wheel. Almost...
Auto accidents can lead to distinct types of injuries, including burns. Burn injuries sustained in auto accidents can be severe and life-changing, causing physical and emotional trauma that can last a lifetime. Therefore, understanding the several types of auto...
The idea of a self-driving car was once a science fiction fantasy. However, the automobile industry is getting closer to developing fully autonomous vehicles every year. Despite these advances, today's self-driving cars still need humans to monitor them. Hands-off...
When you lose control of your finances, you may start thinking about bankruptcy and whether filing for it might help you find some relief. However, you may also have concerns about how doing so impacts other areas of your life, such as your home. If you own your home,...
After declaring bankruptcy, you may feel like a big weight is off your shoulders. However, it may also seem like an uphill battle to bounce back and restore your credit. The good news is that there are certain steps you can take to rebuild your credit in a fairly...
Law enforcement officers in Virginia and across the U.S. often use roadside breath test devices to measure drivers’ blood alcohol content level. Rather than measure your BAC level through a blood sample, these machines use an exhaled breath sample to determine whether...