Recent Blog Posts
Slip and Fall Accidents: What Is the Liability of the Retail Business?
A slip and fall accident may occur at an infinite number of places, ranging from a sidewalk or public area, within a home, while walking up or down the stairs, in one’s own driveway, and many others. One of the most common settings for a slip and fall accident to take place is within… Read More »
Visitation and the Holidays
The holiday season can be tough for families that no longer live under the same roof, or never did. Many conflicts tend to arise regarding holiday visitation schedules. While each family has its own traditions, a fair schedule should do its best to honor these as well as be fair to each parent and… Read More »
How to Stay on Top of Your Case after you Hire a Lawyer
When you have a legal matter to resolve, it often makes sense to retain the services of an attorney. Many legal issues are far too complicated and confusing to resolve on your own and having skilled legal counsel by your side gives you the guidance and direction you need to secure a positive outcome…. Read More »
How are Damages Calculated in Accident Cases in VA?
When an individual is seriously injured do to the negligence or reckless actions of another party, it can turn their whole world upside down. Injury victims often deal with hardships such as mounting medical bills and lost wages due to time missed from work. This can put enormous financial and emotional stress on the… Read More »
Preparing for an IME after a Car Accident
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and have made a claim for damages, the insurance company might ask you to submit to an independent medical examination (IME). While the word “independent” stands out, this is a misnomer because the exam is not being requested by a disinterested party. Since the insurance company… Read More »
Car Accidents and Halloween – Watch Out for Ghosts & Goblins
Over 41 million American children take to the streets each Halloween in a quest to fill plastic pumpkins with as much candy as possible while showcasing their adorable and sometimes scary costume choices. While parents worry about things like tainted candy and other dangers, the most serious hazard comes from people behind the wheel… Read More »
5 Tips for Your Child Support Case
It can be daunting to think that a judge who knows little about you and your children can make a determination about the amount of child support you will receive or have to pay. And yet the child support system is based on a judge’s interpretation of financial data that is passed onto them… Read More »
How to Avoid Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are useful to our economy, as they help transport goods across the nation. However, with there being roughly two million commercial trucks on the road in the U.S. driving around them can be potentially dangerous due to their size and weight. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over 4,400 large trucks were… Read More »
Social Media Impact on Divorce
When discussing issues like child custody, property division, and spousal maintenance, there is a good chance that emotions will run high. To get one’s way on these issues, your spouse may dig deep to collect evidence against you highlighting the fact that a judgement should be issued in their favor. One type of evidence… Read More »
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 »
