You put in an offer on a house. It was accepted by the seller. However, you're now looking for a way to get out of the deal. You do not want to get sued. Can you do so? It depends on your reasons and the contingencies in your contract. Below are a few reasons you may...
Imagine that a person always tries to avoid drunk driving. That means taking the bus or a cab -- or an Uber -- home from the bar. It means catching a ride home from a party. It means never getting behind the wheel after a night of drinking. However, imagine that this...
National Ice Cream day occurs on the third Sunday of every July. Americans have celebrated the day -- and the tasty frozen treat -- since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan signed a measure declaring the holiday. Unfortunately, it appears that last Sunday, a Virginia...
You're driving home from the late shift at work when you spot a car driving erratically. It keeps speeding up, slowing down and swerving from one side of the lane to the other. You quickly determine that the driver is likely drunk. What should you do now? You know...
When you're considering buying a home, you need to make sure that your offer is contingent on the home passing an inspection. If you find issues, you can then offer a lower amount, ask the homeowner to make the repairs or back out of the deal entirely. This clause is...
Red lights mean "STOP" but many Virginia motorists are seeing more and more drivers ignoring this important rule. What are the reasons that someone would drive through a red light? Here are the main reasons for a red-light-running crash: The driver was drunk or...
Obviously, traffic controls are necessary to keep drivers safe. However, some experts do complain that road signs themselves can be a distraction, and that can lead to accidents. Most of the time, when you think about driver distractions, you think about the radio,...
Before buying a property, make sure you consider the zoning in the area. Never assume you can just use the property as you please, simply because you own it. Zoning governs land use and must be followed. For instance, if you buy a house to use as a business, you need...
Everyone who's ever driven a motorcycle knows how thrilling and potentially dangerous these marvelous two-wheeled vehicles can be. This gives motorcyclists a unique sense for how important safety is when they take to the road. Not only do they need to be careful not...
A deadly accident in Virginia Beach has led to DWI charges for a driver from out of state. Reports indicate that calls to the police first started coming in just prior to 10 p.m., on Sunday, June 3. Those calls said that two cars had collided on North Great Neck Road,...