Most Virginians understand that a police officer can request them to take what is called a “field sobriety test” if they are stopped for a suspected violation of a traffic law. The consequences of refusing such a request can have a significant adverse impact on a...
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Don’t wait long to file a personal injury lawsuit
Although we know they can happen, no one wants to be involved in a car accident. You do what you can to avoid them, by paying attention to the road and driving safely, but there’s not much you can do about other drivers. And when one of them makes a mistake and...
Common causes of bicycle accidents
Bicycles can be a fun and healthy way to get around, but every year too many Americans are harmed in accidents with motor vehicles. Bicyclists are hit by moving cars in West Virginia and when victims suffer losses, they may be caught in hard financial, physical, and...
Ways of defending against drunk driving charges
Drunk driving charges can change the life of an accused driver in an instant and threaten them personally, professionally and financially. Accused drivers can face jail time, fines and a loss of their driver’s license among other possible penalties and consequences....
Ignition interlock devices: What you should know
A DUI conviction in Virginia comes with steep penalties, including hefty fines, drivers license suspension and possible jail time. Those who have been convicted of a DUI must have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicles. Ignition interlock devices...
Who has legal liability to pay after a car accident
Car accidents in Virginia happen every day, and in a perfect world, it would be easy to determine which driver was at fault. Unfortunately, drivers are not always honest, some are underinsured or uninsured and it is often hard to tell what happened if you are involved...
What happens when you get a DUI with a child in the vehicle?
Officers and the court take driving under the influence very seriously in every case, but if you have a DUI charge and when you got the charge, you had a child in the vehicle, you can expect stiffer penalties. Virginia has some of the harshest DUI penalties in the...
Virginia gets failing grade in auto safety report
Every state enacts and enforces its own traffic safety laws which can result in quite a variance around the country. From drunk driving to speed limits and more, there are many areas in which some states may provide stronger protections for citizens than others....
Car accidents may be the number 1 cause of death for teens
There are few things a teenager looks forward to as much as getting their first car. Even getting access to the family vehicle comes with its own freedom. They can drive themselves to the movies, pick up their date or go camping in the Virginia mountains with friends....
Should you take a sobriety test?
A lot of people wonder whether or not they should take the blood or breath test after they are arrested for DUI. And the fact is that doing so is required by law in Virginia. Refusing to take a blood test or refusing to take the breath test after your you have been...
