When a Virginia resident gets behind the wheel after knowingly consuming too much alcohol, the worst possible outcome in his or her mind is usually the fear of being cited for driving while intoxicated. Unhappily, many worse consequences may often follow, and some can...
Hillsville Legal Blog
Are radar gun readings always accurate?
Summer travel season is here in Virginia. Many residents will take a “staycation” this year and will drive to one of the state’s many parks or beaches for a fun weekend. However, the fun weekend can become not-so-fun if you are pulled over for speeding and issued a...
Establishing negligence in a car accident lawsuit
From fender-benders resulting in minor injuries to head-on collisions resulting in catastrophic injuries, any accident can be traumatic and difficult to recover from on a physical and emotional level. To make matters worse, motor vehicle accident victims may find...
Vicarious liability claim might lead to more compensation
Even the safest passenger vehicles can be completely destroyed in a wreck involving a semi-truck. The tragic reality is that far too often there are innocent motorists in these vehicles when truck accidents occur. As a result, these victims tend to suffer serious...
Is your prenuptial agreement legally valid?
Divorce can be enormously stressful for many reasons. You’re probably worried about emotionally untangling your life from your spouse and maintaining your relationship with your children. But in addition to these very real concerns, you might be worried about the...
Common reasons that car accidents occur
People in Virginia need to get various places throughout their day. It could be going to work, to the store, to see friends or family and for many other reasons. Generally, their preferred mode of transportation is their car, truck or another motor vehicle. Many...
Sentence possibilities might impact your defense strategy
When you're charged with a crime, you need to learn about the possible sentences that you're facing. Your attorney can help you find out this information, and some might be able to give you an idea of what trends the judge presiding over your case tends to favor. This...
Immediate and future impacts must be considered in divorce
Family law cases are sometimes challenging because they deal largely with loved ones. It's necessary to try to balance the practical side of things with the emotional side. This can make it much more difficult to find the solutions to problems that arise. We can work...
Consider how property and debt division can impact you in divorce
The decision to divorce isn't one that's taken lightly. This is especially true when you've been married decades. In these cases, you'll have a lot to think about before you act.If you accumulated considerable assets during the marriage, you have to start thinking...
Don’t run from an aggressive dog
One of the most common instinctive responses, when an aggressive dog charges, is to run. Maybe you were already running, just jogging by a home in your neighborhood, when a dog exploded out from behind the fence. Your brain tells you to kick it into gear and sprint...
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