On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 11, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 8, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jul 30, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Feb 8, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
There is perhaps nothing more frightening for a driver than suddenly facing a potential head-on crash. Another car drifts into your lane as the driver sends a text message or a pickup truck turns the wrong way down a one-way street. You only have a split second to...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Feb 1, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A motor vehicle crash is not always the fault of another party, but when it is, the innocent victims can usually hold the at-fault party financially liable for their damages. These damages will fall into two primary categories: tangible damages and intangible damages....
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 25, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
An employee at a steel company in Lynchburg, Virginia, suffered a broken leg when a piece of steel hit him as he was operating a crane, the company’s chief operating officer reported. The Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a call that reported a traumatic...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 21, 2019 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Two young people are dead after their car was hit by a young man who was allegedly drunk at the time of the accident. Though it happened in Florida, the family is from Virginia Beach. The wreck occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 19. According to...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 17, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Driving the speed limit, avoiding alcohol before driving and following the rules of the road are the best ways to avoid causing or being involved in a vehicle crash. Sometimes, however, these crashes happen due to no fault of our own. If you were hurt in an incident...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 11, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
Many couples buy homes before they get married. Others wait until after the wedding day. It’s a personal decision and depends on a litany of factors — income, debt, relationship strength, the housing market and much more. What you decide is up to you, and...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 8, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
You have tried to be smart with your money. You don’t rack up huge amounts of debt that you can’t afford. However, bankruptcy could still be in your future. After all, financial experts note that many bankruptcy filings actually stem from medical bills....
