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...
Some people think if they do not have many assets, it does not matter if they have a will. However, even people with low incomes and few assets can benefit from having a will. Why do you need a will if you do not have many assets? Dying without a will can be a...
A report published last year by an advocacy group called Smart Growth America detailed some troubling information about pedestrian injuries and fatalities that many people already knew. It showed that Black pedestrians are more likely to be struck by vehicles than any...
You probably should have gone home from your friend’s house hours ago, but the evening was just too nice and the company too pleasant. Only after you realized you were about to nod off on the couch did you get up to leave. Your friend gently suggests that you should...
Powers of attorney are very useful legal documents that too many people overlook. They give another adult the authority to act on your behalf. Financial powers of attorney can give someone the right to access accounts and pay bills for you if you become incapacitated....
Being involved in a car accident can greatly impact your life. It can leave you with serious, life-altering injuries, impact your mental health and well-being, and even take a toll on your finances. While this is true, as an accident victim, you have rights. Virginia...
If questioned, most drivers would admit to occasionally speeding for a variety of reasons. While many drivers speed without consequence, accidents can occur because of their speeding. In 2020, speeding was the number one cause for motor vehicle accidents in Virginia,...
You may have a will that you prepared many years ago. Your life has changed in many ways since you signed that will. Named beneficiaries or executors may no longer be living. You can cancel your last will and make a new one to reflect your updated circumstances....
On the whole, your will is just a document that provides guidance for your family. When you pass away, the will tells them what you would like them to do with your property and how it should be divided. But is it better to just offer this general type of guidance and...
If a teenage license holder injures you in a crash, it is them you should be looking to hold responsible, not their parents. Yet parents can play a vital role in educating their children to drive safely. It is in their best interests as no parent wants to see their...
