Recent Blog Posts
Can a Stepfather Gain Custody of a Stepchild?
There are many situations in which a stepparent, rather than a biological parent, is one of the primary caregivers throughout a child’s life. For example, consider a situation when a mother divorces when the child is at a very young age, and remarries within a brief time frame; the stepfather may now raise the… Read More »
Emotional Impact of Injuries Suffered in a Car Accident
There’s no doubt that a car accident can cause severe and physical permanent injuries, but it often surprises people to discover how much of an emotional impact the accident can have as well. This can range from a feeling of mild anxiety when you think about the crash to full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder that… Read More »
Accident with a Commercial Truck
It’s stressful enough when you crash with another personal vehicle and exchange contact information at the scene. The situation can become much more complex and anxiety-provoking when a commercial vehicle strikes you. The size disparity between the vehicles alone often means serious, life-changing injuries for the driver or passenger of a personal vehicle. Then… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Settle an Injury Claim?
Following an accident that resulted in injuries to yourself or a loved one, you may be ready to pursue an injury claim in order to recover damages for your economic and noneconomic losses. However, you’re likely also wondering how long your claim will take to settle, and how long it will be before you… Read More »
The Economic Cost of Divorce
Not only is divorce an emotional decision that can have far-reaching effects on one’s psyche, but it is also a costly decision in terms of economic health as well. Indeed, getting a divorce is an expensive process, and the effect on one’s financial picture may not end once the divorce is finalized. The Impact… Read More »
Do I Need an Attorney to File an Injury Claim in Virginia?
When a person is injured as a result of the actions of another party, filing an injury claim may be the only way to recover compensation. In fact, if injuries are serious or damages are severe, filing an injury claim to help pay for losses may be a necessity. While filing an injury claim… Read More »
Adjusting Child Support Payments
Divorce can many times be a contentious and draining experience—both financially and emotionally. It can be especially hard and painful when trying to determine child custody. After the dust settles and a divorce is finalized, both parents can go through several changes as time goes by: remarriage, new job, moving, etc. Children also grow… Read More »
How Much Will I Get From My Injury Settlement?
Whenever you have an accident or an incident in which you have been injured through no fault of your own, this question of settlement amounts is one of the first to come up—and rightfully so. Whether it’s injuries from a car, motorcycle, or truck accident, or an injury on the job, or an injury… Read More »
What To Do Immediately After An Accident
Chances are that at some point during your life as a driver in Virginia, you will be involved in a car accident. Indeed, statistics show that the average driver is involved in about three to four crashes from the time they get their license to the time they stop driving. If you are involved… Read More »
Child Fatalities in Car Accidents Linked to Restraint Use
If you’re a parent, you do your best to keep your child safe at all times, especially when riding in the car. However, there are times where the demands of everyday life can cause you to set safety concerns aside in favor of getting where you need to go fast. Recent research shows that… Read More »
