Blacksburg area parents know that their teens do not always make the best decisions. Teens can make decisions that may land them in a situation that they cannot get out of. Teens often are victims of peer pressure and sometimes choose to drink alcohol to fit in. If a...
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Self-driving trucks now on Virginia roads
What just a few years ago sounded like science fiction is quickly becoming a reality in Virginia and across the United States. Self-driving vehicles are slowly hitting the market for consumers and businesses. These vehicles, which use computers and sensors to avoid...
Be cautious before you sign a commercial lease agreement
When you find the perfect space for your Virginia company, you may be excited to move ahead as soon as possible. It can be quite difficult to find the right kind of storefront, warehouse or commercial building for your business, but there are plenty of reasons you...
Steps to take after a car accident
Most Blacksburg area drivers understand the importance of driving safely. They obey traffic laws and pay attention to their surroundings. Despite doing everything right an accident can still occur. If a person finds themselves involved in a car accident, there are...
Is failure to properly diagnose grounds for a malpractice claim?
When you to go your Virginia doctor, you trust that the medical care you receive will be adequate and up to acceptable standards. It can be devastating to learn that your doctor failed to provide adequate care by misdiagnosing you or failing to properly diagnose your...
Survey: Distracted driving involves more than just cell phones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, in the last several months studied recent statistics pertaining to traffic fatalities.The results of this study reaffirmed that distracted driving is a common cause of deadly car accidents both in Virginia...
Virginia’s residential property disclosure rules
Buying a house is an important financial step in the life of a family. In addition to being the family's home, a house also often represents a family's most costly, and valuable investment. If it turns out that the house is not in the condition which it appeared to be...
How to draft a strong business contract
Contracts are a vital tool in the business industry, but they can only protect you to the degree of their strength. Their power is a reflection of the thought and effort you put into them. A hurried, vague contract is much more likely to bring you disputes than a...
Common causes of hunting accidents
Hunting season is here in Virginia. Hunting can be a satisfying sport whether you live for catching wild game or just enjoy being in peace and quiet out in nature. However, it comes with its own risks.While many people may automatically assume that the biggest danger...
We represent a range of business sizes and types
Many different types of businesses either call the Blacksburg area home or, at least, have a presence in this area. This part of Virginia has sole proprietorships and partnerships as well as smaller, family-owned corporations and limited liability companies.Likewise,...

