In Virginia and around the country, diagnostic errors can result in serious harm. Unfortunately, they are prevalent and account for almost three-fourths of the medical malpractice cases filed for permanent disability or death. Misdiagnoses and delayed diagnoses are...
Month: May 2021
What it means to have an open container in your car
If a Virginia police officer spots an open container of alcohol in your vehicle, you may be charged with a misdemeanor. This may be true even if you aren't charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Additional penalties may apply if an officer believes that...
What happens at a real estate closing?
The process of buying a home is a very long one. From saving up money for a down payment to touring multiple houses to find the right one for you, there's a large time investment that all gets paid off at the closing. If you're a Virginia soon-to-be homeowner, it's a...
Can eyewitness testimony be challenged?
The wide use of dramatic scenes involving eyewitnesses in crime dramas on the big screen, on television and on streaming programs justifiably leads a good number of people to believe that this type of testimony is vital, perhaps even incontrovertible. The reality is...