With the winter season quickly approaching, Virginia drivers can expect to have to brush up on their winter driving skills. Besides learning how to brake on snow- and ice-coated roads, motorists may also want to know how to navigate snowy and icy intersections when...
To illegally pass a school bus in Virginia can leads to an expensive civil fine (Va. Code 46.2-844) or worse, a criminal reckless driving charge (Va. Code 46.2-859). A conviction for reckless driving will result in a permanent criminal record. It can be punished by up...
The irrational decision to drive drunk creates instantaneous danger for the perpetrator and everyone around them. Because impairment occurs with only minimal alcohol consumption, the risk of error grows exponentially with every drink. The outcome of DUI-related...
You have the right to seek financial compensation after a workplace injury in Virginia. Workers' compensation covers medical care, lost wages and sometimes other costs associated with the injury. If you or a loved one has become disabled after an illness or injury...
Not all work-related injuries in Virginia are immediately known. Sometimes an injury can take years to show up. A good example of this is carpal tunnel disease which occurs gradually over time as you continue to do something that causes extreme stress to your hands or...
Depending on your career and the industry you work in, the risks you face at work each day may require personal protection, training and experience to navigate. Working with your employer in Virginia, you should feel confident in your ability to perform your job...
When your responsibility is to manage a fleet of company vehicles in Virginia, one of your primary responsibilities is to enforce safe driving practices. Combining traffic laws with your own corporate policies may provide a well-rounded and complete set of...
We are pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been named to the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America! Tom Miller, a Best Lawyer since 2011, has been recognized for his work in Workers Compensation-Employers and Litigation-Insurance. Dale Webb, a...
Construction jobs can provide a good income for you and your family, but they also expose you to increased risks of bodily injury. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of serious accidents in the country. No matter how cautious you are on the job,...
Getting charged with DUI in Virginia may affect your life in many ways including your career. A DUI may require you to take time away from work to address your charges and depending on your job, a DUI charge may compromise your reputation and your employer's trust in...