When you go to the doctor or agree to have surgery for a medical need, you trust that your Virginia doctor has your best interests in mind. You believe he or she is providing you with medical care that meets a certain standard. However, doctors make mistakes...
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Boundary disputes are a common type of property dispute
When you purchase a piece of property in Virginia, you should know where your property ends and your neighbor's property begins. Boundary lines exist for a reason, and when all parties know where they are and respect them, it can help prevent various issues. Boundary...
Autonomous trucks: Available, but still not foolproof
If there is one thing that is obvious to anyone who drives on a highway, it's that trucks are dangerous vehicles. They are large, take up a lot of space and create many blind spots for their drivers. The drivers themselves are often worked to exhaustion, which...
Does a short sale have benefits to consider?
If your mortgage is costly and will result in you paying more than your home is worth, something that you may want to consider in the future is a short sale. A short sale prevents foreclosure and helps borrowers avoid paying back the difference between what they owe...
Should you plead guilty? Not if you’re innocent
Trying to defend yourself against allegations of committing a crime can be difficult, but there are actually several different methods that can be used to defend you. Your attorney has trained to be able to support you and to protect your rights, so they will likely...
Delayed injuries? You can still make a claim
When you're involved in a car crash, one of the things you have to watch out for is delayed-onset injuries. Delayed-onset injuries are injuries that you may not have symptoms of right away. They may develop over time.There are many kinds of delayed-onset injuries that...
Protect your business interests with a strong commercial lease
As a Virginia business owner, you know how difficult it is to find a commercial space that is affordable and suitable for your company needs. When you find the right warehouse, storefront or space that is what you're looking for, you may feel tempted to quickly sign...
New study shows experience plays a major role in crash risk
When you think about the trucks on the road, what makes you think of a good driver? Experience trumps age, according to a new study in truck safety.Age does have an impact on the risk of driving a commercial vehicle and crashing, but it has been found that experience...
What terms should your business contract include?
Running a business can be a strenuous undertaking, and if companies experience growth, they may need to work with outside companies in order to complete certain projects. If you have recently decided to team up with an individual or another business, you want to...
3 injured after driver reportedly tries to elude the police
Have you ever been on the roads and seen police chasing someone? Though the authorities tend to call off police chases when the roads are busy, most people have seen the police pursuing someone at one time or another. You may have witnessed a driver speeding or...

