Traffic tickets seem unavoidable for drivers, but some citations are more common than others. A traffic ticket may be a small consequence of a violation of a traffic law. However, repeat violations lead to increased insurance rates and can jeopardize your driver’s...
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How can you work well together while co-parenting?
Co-parenting after a divorce may leave you feeling drained, especially if you are fighting over important topics like childcare or schooling. Learning how to deal with that stress can help you feel stronger and more resilient. Cooperating well with your ex-spouse also...
What are the signs of a traumatic brain injury?
After getting into a crash, you have a high likelihood of experiencing several types of injuries. Among the most common are injuries to the head and brain. These have the potential to impact your health in the short and long term. Thus, it is crucial to recognize...
Potential costs from your SCI
Whether you are the victim of a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall, spinal cord injuries are a small but devastating risk. These types of injuries often have long-lasting or even permanent life changes. You might think of the hospital bills, but it is good to...
Can drowsiness negatively impact drivers?
Drivers face many dangers any time they hit the road. There are numerous sources of risk, and a driver could even end up engaging in risky behavior without realizing it. Distracted driving behaviors often rank at the top of this danger list. Among these dangers,...
3 tips to be a defensive driver
A defensive driver is a driver who is proactive in considering their safety and the safety of others. It is more than simply reacting to other drivers. Defensive driving is about planning for risks and doing what you can to avoid them. 1. Plan ahead Look up directions...
What are some ways to control road rage?
While dealing with rushed schedules and endless back-ups on the road can be irritating, letting it affect your driving only puts you and others at risk for an accident. Road rage is a dangerous phenomenon where a driver tries to run another person off the road or...
What are the fees associated with child support?
When you pay child support, you not only have to pay the amount ordered by the court. The Virginia Department of Social Services can also assess fees and other costs for you to pay under state law. You may pay interest and fees in certain situations. The other parent...
3 tips for motorcycle safety
As the weather continues to heat up, we will likely see more and more motorcycle traffic around our Virginia roads. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders tend to suffer the most catastrophic injuries in any type of collision. Whether it is amputation, spinal cord trauma or...
Reckless driving charges and your DMV record
If you are facing reckless driving charges, you need to carefully think about the different ways in which these allegations could turn your life upside down. In addition to financial penalties, the potential loss of your driving privileges and a shattered reputation,...
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