No matter where you work, the potential for a workplace injury exists. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in 2021. If you join those statistics, your next step involves filing a workers’ compensation claim....
Workers' compensation insurance provides injured employees access to fast compensation for medical bills and lost wages. It eliminates the question of liability that could strip a worker of compensation and protects the employer from legal responsibility. However,...
In an era when distracted driving has never been worse, one classic bad habit remains near the top of the list for potential moving violations and crashes: Eating. We don’t recommend eating while driving under any circumstances, but if you must, here are the top foods...
Miller & Webb, LLP congratulates our partner and friend Tom Miller on his being named the recipient of the Roanoke Bar Association's 2022 Distinguished Service Award! Tom is only the fourth RBA member ever to receive this award. Tom is the past president of the...
The consequences of traffic citations on an individual can include higher insurance premiums as well as a hit to that individual's self-identity as a “safe driver”. In general, though, most people focus on the legal aspects and monetary costs of a traffic charge and...
If you receive a DUI/DWI charge in Virginia, you already face severe penalties, such as losing your driver’s license, a fine, jail time and probation. However, if certain factors are present, the prosecutor will request penalties that go well beyond that. In this...
Alcohol does not affect everyone the same. Understanding this can help prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel, even if it seems they have not had that much to drink. The state of Virginia takes drinking under the influence seriously, and getting a DUI can have...
A Virginia driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence charge may lead to serious repercussions if it leads to a conviction. Many of these repercussions are financial in nature. Even if you have never received a conviction for drunk driving before, you...
If you have received a speeding ticket, you are far from the only one. Thousands of Virginians receive tickets for driving faster than the marked speed limit. The fee you must pay can seem arbitrary, but the state actually has a very logical system for determining the...
When you get a first-time DUI charge, you might feel mixed emotions. Some people fear this charge and feel as though it is a sure sign of conviction in their future. Others treat it flippantly, feeling assured that they will not suffer consequences with a first-time...