On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Feb 26, 2020 | Firm News
If you have failed to make a credit card payment, owe excessive medical fees or have had an account sent to collections, you know first-hand what it is like to be contacted by a collector. Whether collectors call you at inconvenient hours or send emails constantly,...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 27, 2020 | Firm News
If extensive debts have placed you in a precarious financial situation, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy might help re-establish you by allowing for certain debts to be discharged. Is for this very reason why Chapter 7 remains the most popular option for those...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Dec 15, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Dec 2, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Nov 15, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Nov 7, 2019 | Firm News
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...
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...
