Receiving a traffic violation ticket can be frustrating and stressful, especially if you are unsure about what happens next. Even a minor citation can lead to fines, points on your driving record and higher insurance costs if not handled properly. Understanding the...
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Can a clean driving record shield you from heavy penalties?
If you have spent years driving without a ticket, you may expect some leniency if you are ever cited. In Virginia, that is not always the case. While a clean record may reflect responsible driving, courts evaluate the specific incident presented to them. As a result,...
Why reckless driving is not just a speeding ticket
Some drivers view reckless driving as little more than an elevated speeding charge. In Virginia, that view can lead to serious consequences. Reckless driving is a criminal charge, not a simple traffic offense. The consequences can affect your license, your record,...
Workers’ compensation can help after a workplace tragedy
When workers get hurt on the job or fall ill due to their employment, they can request medical benefits and even disability pay. Most workers’ compensation claims are filed directly by employees and their lawyers. However, some on-the-job incidents lead to a tragic...
3 driving choices that can lead to reckless driving charges
Most violations of traffic statutes lead to citations or tickets. Drivers can pay the fine and may not face many other consequences, provided that they don't receive too many tickets in a short amount of time. Other traffic violations are significant enough to...
How does a pour-over will work with a living trust?
Increasingly, people are using revocable living trusts to pass on their assets to their beneficiaries. A big advantage of including assets like your home and other real estate, bank accounts and other high-value assets in a living trust is that this typically allows...
DWI first offense has serious consequences
You’re driving home at 2:00 a.m. after a night spent celebrating your best friend’s engagement. Suddenly, you see flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror. You don’t know what you did, but the Virginia State Police officer that you just passed has pulled...
Why should you revisit your estate plan post-divorce?
Divorce is one of many life events that can shake up your world. How much it does depends on how long you've been married, where you are in your career and other factors. As you're busy unraveling your life as you once knew it and trying to re-learn what it's like to...
