Road debris can enter a motorcycle rider’s path without warning. A sudden swerve or impact can cause a serious crash, leaving the rider with significant injuries, mounting medical bills and time away from work. Virginia law may allow an injury claim when another...
A Virginia power of attorney (POA) can give an agent broad control over financial and legal matters. That power, however, has clear limits. Some actions need specific authority in the POA, while other decisions stay with the principal. The agent must also follow the...
Most people prefer to have a cup of coffee during their morning commute to work or school. However, the moment you reach for your coffee while trying to keep an eye on the road, the chances of that sip turning into a distracted driving incident are very high. How can...
A crash with a commercial truck can alter daily life in seconds. Severe injuries may disrupt your ability to work, manage daily tasks and afford necessary medical care. If a truck driver caused your injuries, knowing when the trucking company could share liability may...
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone, known as an agent, to act (legally) on another person’s behalf. The person creating the document is known as the principal. Yet, power of attorney authority varies greatly. It can be very limited, but it may...
Pets often serve as cherished companions who bring joy to everyday life. Naturally, you may wonder who will care for them if you can no longer do so. Preparing for the future means thinking about every member of your household, including those with paws, fur or...
Many long-married couples assume that they only need one joint will if they plan for the longer-surviving spouse to inherit everything and then, when both are gone, leave everything to their children or maybe a favorite charity. In fact, joint wills are rarely used...
Many people who are creating an estate plan may focus heavily on what’s going to happen to their assets when they pass away. While that’s important, they should also think about who’s going to take care of their affairs if they become incapacitated. One decision to...
You may create a will and assume that covers everything. But families change over time, and a person you once expected to inherit property may pass away before you. When that happens, questions can arise about who will receive that property instead. This situation...
Like traffic laws, personal injury rules are different from one state to the next. Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, but the process of seeking compensation after a drunk driving crash is slightly different in every jurisdiction. Most of the time, the primary...
