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...
Technology to assist drivers and reduce the risk of accidents because of human error is nothing new. Anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability control are two examples of technology that compensates for human error or makes it safer when road conditions...
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...
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...
Bankruptcy provides Virginia residents with much-needed relief after struggling with finances for a considerable amount of time. However, once bankruptcy is said and done with, petitioners have a new concern, and that is, how can they begin to rebuild their credit?...
If you reach the point where you feel you need to file bankruptcy in Virginia, you will have to make one final decision about which type to file. While there are many different bankruptcy options, the main two for individuals are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. They are two...
If you are seeking relief from creditors by means of filing bankruptcy in Virginia Beach, you have two main options: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. According to the United States Court System, Chapter 13 is also known as a “wage earners” plan and is aimed toward those who...
If you are like most parents, you may be dreading the day your teen takes the wheel for the first time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that drivers in the 16-to-19 age group are more likely to have an auto accident than any other age group....
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...
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....