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How can I avoid a collision with a big truck?
It is natural to feel intimidated when you approach a large truck on the road. Due to their greater size and weight, semi trucks can inflict serious damage and injury after colliding with another vehicle. While truck drivers bear responsibility for safe driving, you...
Reducing your risks of power of attorney abuse
The reassurance of having someone you trust to help make important decisions on your behalf following your incapacitation can relieve a lot of pressure as you age. However, there is no guarantee that whomever you select as your power of attorney will perform with...
Pedestrian deaths a problem in Virginia
Pedestrians naturally have a greater risk of serious outcomes in accidents given their inherent lack of protection compared with the protection people in cars and other vehicles have. Factors such as limited street lighting may further increase pedestrian risks. Even...
Why are older drivers more at risk for car accident injuries?
The number of drivers over the age of 65 has increased considerably in the past two decades, giving seniors the opportunity to maintain a positive quality of life. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 7,000 seniors died in motor...
Are you storing your will in the best place?
Finishing your will puts you far ahead of most. After all, more than half of Americans have not drafted even a simple estate plan. To store your new will appropriately, you need a place that is both accessible and secure. Individuals often choose to store estate...
Traffic accidents and changes to one’s personality
Motor vehicle crashes have the potential to cause a wide range of mental and emotional hardships. Some victims struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or anxiety. Moreover, some experience changes with regard to their personality. These changes often...
Is undue influence being exerted over your loved one?
Virginia law often dictates how you handle estate planning and management. The system streamlines how you handle a loved one's estate and assets after their death. Most of the time, it works as intended. But sometimes, a third party's interference can render a loved...
How should I choose a medical power of attorney?
While it can be unpleasant to think about the end of your life, doing so is an essential part of the estate planning process. Along with deciding how you would like your assets to be handled after you are gone, you must also consider the type of health care you desire...
Are you guilty of distracted driving?
When you hear the phrase "distracted driving," there's a good chance that texting while driving comes to mind. Reading or sending texts is perhaps the most alarming distraction behind the wheel – glancing at your phone for just five seconds is like driving a football...
If the paramedics arrive should you go with them after an accident?
Every year in the U.S. nearly three million people are injured in a car crash. Each day more than 100 people die from car crash injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While it may seem a bit morbid, the National Safety Council cites...
