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Dickerson & Smith Law Group Attorneys and Counselors at law
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • David D. Dickerson Jr.
    • P. Todd Sartwell
    • David William Mettler
    • Michael Thomas Pallai
    • Samantha M. Barnett
    • David D. Dickerson Sr.
      (In Memoriam)
    • William B. Smith
      (In Memoriam)
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Safeguarding your finances amid a DWI case

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 28, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving charges result in various repercussions, from a shattered reputation to the loss of driving privileges and even time in prison. However, you need to think about the financial impact of a drunk driving case and take steps to protect your finances. From...

Myths about ride-hailing services

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 13, 2020 | Car Accidents

Some people despise them, while others are completely dependent on them. In either case, no one can deny that ride-hailing services, often erroneously referred to as ridesharing, have unalterably changed transportation in America. However, many people do not have a...

DUI convictions and the ignition interlock system

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 3, 2020 | Firm News

Losing a driver's license can cause considerable hardship and make it difficult for someone to work, go to school or take care of family matters. However, violating DUI laws often leads to license suspension or revocation. Ignition interlock laws keep people from...

Life after a work-related spinal cord injury

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 17, 2020 | Construction Accidents

Construction workers face a substantial risk for falls on the job, which may lead to serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 34% of all spinal cord injuries result from falls. Depending on factors such as the location...

Protecting your workers’ comp benefits after an on-the-job injury

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 7, 2020 | Construction Accidents, Workers' Compensation

A construction accident usually results in an injured worker needing time away from the job or a restricted workload. Of the 4,200 injury cases in the industry in 2018, just under half led to days away from work, while about 900 led to job restrictions or a transfer....

How can I use credit cards responsibly?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorized

Excess credit card debt is often a factor in bankruptcy cases. When faced with economic hardship, many people rely on credit cards just to make ends meet. Unfortunately, this only increases their debt due to the high-interest rates offered by many credit card...

Can you keep your home after bankruptcy?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jul 29, 2020 | Firm News

Many people who struggle with debt worry they may lose their home in a bankruptcy filing. In fact, most filers can keep part or all of their home equity if they can continue to make mortgage payments.  Learn more about the homestead exemption that applies when filing...

What is negligent entrustment?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jul 28, 2020 | Car Accidents

The common assumption is that after experiencing a car accident in Virginia Beach, you can rely on the driver that caused your accident to help compensate you for your accident expenses (either out of their own pocket or through insurance coverage). Yet what if that...

Workplace accidents and brain injuries

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jul 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Workers are hurt on the job in various ways, whether they sustain a broken arm, lose the ability to walk or are sidelined for some other reason. However, it is important to remember that some of these accidents lead to other hardships that are very difficult to...

How can I sell my home faster?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jun 19, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions

Listing your home and watching it sit on the market is discouraging, which may lead you to want to get ahead of things and discover how you can sell your home fast.  Zillow suggests that to sell a home fast, you need to make it seem like the best home on the market....

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