An injury may keep you from working even when your pay changes from week to week. If you freelance, run a business or earn commissions, your income might rise and fall during the year. That variation could make it harder to show how much income you lost. In Virginia,...
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What rights exist during a police interrogation?
Sitting in a small room at a police station creates heavy stress, leaving many people unsure of what to say. Officers use specific tactics to collect evidence, and even simple answers can quickly get used against you in court. Knowing how to handle these situations...
Failure to yield in Virginia: Who really had the right-of-way?
Virginia drivers who get a citation for failing to yield often assume the ticket settles who was at fault. A citation does not, by itself, determine legal fault for a traffic accident. The right-of-way dispute behind these cases usually comes down to seconds,...
How relocation affects child custody in Virginia
A move to a new city or state can change a family's daily life. It may also affect child custody arrangements. A new home may affect school schedules, parenting time and the child’s daily routine. Parents should understand how relocation may affect an existing custody...
Can you hold an ambulance liable for a car accident in Virginia?
Ambulances are given utmost priority on the road to save lives. Sometimes, their haste can lead to accidents endangering both the patient and other drivers on the road. If an ambulance crashed into your car, can you hold them legally responsible? What does Virginia...
Can a broken tail light lead to a Virginia traffic ticket?
A broken tail light might seem minor until you see police lights behind you or receive a ticket or court summons. Even if you did not notice the issue, Virginia law still expects the required vehicle equipment to work properly. If you recently received a citation,...
Potential signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it may require almost immediate medical attention. Some brain injuries get worse with time -- for example, if there is bleeding in or around the brain itself. What types of symptoms and signs should you look out for...
How social media can hurt your personal injury claim in Virginia
After an accident, your focus is on recovery and getting your life back on track. Social media may be the last thing on your mind. However, in the middle of a personal injury claim, what you post online can have serious consequences for your case. Understanding the...
Why does summer driving require teens to exercise more caution?
You should always stay alert and take care when driving, especially when you have only recently obtained your license. However, the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day require special caution because this is the period when most crashes involving teenage...
What many drivers don’t understand about paying a traffic ticket
Paying a traffic ticket often seems like the best solution. It is faster than trying to defend against the citation by going to court. It may seem like the simplest and therefore most efficient option. However, paying a ticket and trigger more consequences than...
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