Navigating the Legal Landscape

Right now, there are around 1.5 million older adults living in nursing homes across the U.S. Sadly, about 1 in 10 people over the age of 60 will experience some form of elder abuse or neglect. What’s even more alarming is that only 1 in 14 of these cases are reported to authorities. June is...

Minimum insurance requirements in Virginia:  Unsafe drivers are not the only ones at risk of accidents and injuries. Even the safest drivers who take all the precautions they should may still be injured in accidents caused by others behind the wheel. No matter how good of a driver you are, you should always make sure...

A much anticipated time of the year, the spring brings sunshine, blooming flowers, and idyllic weather. It also means people going outside— and more motorcycles on the road. Each May, numerous organizations including the National Safety Council (NSC) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and urge everyone on the road to take precautions to...

In April, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration temporarily suspending hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for truck drivers transporting certain items and personnel in connection with COVID-19 relief. This marked the first time in the history of the 82-year-old rule that it was suspended on a national scale. Ostensibly, federal HOS regulations are in place to...

Every year, the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Virginia Highway Safety Office releases its annual Virginia Traffic Crash Facts report. According to the most recent report from 2018, as well as studies compiling preliminary data from 2019, the commonwealth has experienced its highest pedestrian fatality rates in the past two years. According to the 2018 Virginia Traffic Crash...

Being injured in any type of accident can be a traumatic experience, but the battle doesn’t end there. Oftentimes, getting your medical bills and other damages paid for usually involves going through an insurance company. This may sound simple enough, but it’s important to remember that the insurance company is not on your side. They...