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...
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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...
Have you been injured on scaffolding?
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...
Should I file bankruptcy?
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...
How can you recover from bankruptcy quickly?
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...
Tips when facing a head-on collision
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...
Questions that evaluate intangible damages after a car crash
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....
Virginia man breaks leg in on-the-job injury, needs surgery
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 injury....
Siblings killed in head-on crash with alleged drunk driver
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...