How To Vote In Virginia
How To Vote In Virginia Virginians, make your voices heard this election day! Here are some of the new rules about how to vote in Virginia for the upcoming presidential election on November 3, 2020 and beyond: Election day is now a state holiday in Virginia Effective...
Was the Tractor Trailer Driver Qualified?
You've been hit by a tractor trailer. How do you know whether the tractor trailer driver was qualified? If your vehicle has ever been hit by a tractor trailer, you may wonder whether the driver of the tractor trailer was even qualified to be driving a large truck in...
Don’t Cross A Double Solid Yellow Line: Route 262 Accident
Don't Cross A Double Solid Yellow Line: Route 262 Head-On Crash While most drivers understand pavement markings used on streets and highways, some combinations of lines and colors can be confusing. But, when it comes to double solid yellow lines, let's be clear, DO...
Are Motorcycles Dangerous?
My Mother Always Said Motorcycles Were Dangerous. Was She Right? For some people, riding a motorcycle can be one of the greatest pleasures they'll ever experience. As with any situation, though, there's no way to completely remove all danger involved with riding. ...
Workplace Burns
How To Get Virginia Workers' Comp If You've Been Burned On The Job? Each year, thousands of people suffer from serious burn injuries. Approximately 15% of those injuries are work-related. For these work-related burns, the average length of hospital stay is 5 1/2...
Why Are There So Many Trucks On Interstate 81?
Why Are There So Many Trucks On Interstate 81? Using large trucks to ship freight is an important part of our national economy. Without tractor trailers and large trucks, transportation of supplies to inland areas would be much more difficult. While Virginia's sea...
What Happens After A Big Truck Accident?
If you've been injured by a big truck or tractor trailer, you may be wondering what steps the trucking company must take afterwards. While there are many things a trucking company must do after an accident with one of its trucks or drivers, rest assured that they...
Most Dangerous Roads In Rockingham County
Most Dangerous Roads In Rockingham County As of August 10, 2020, there have been a total of 488 car crashes in Rockingham County so far in 2020 with 8 fatalities. Of those crashes, 137 involved injuries or fatalities. It appears that COVID-19 may have played a part...
Do I Need To File A Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim Form?
What Is The Virginia Workers' Compensation Claim Form And Should I File One? THIS IS IMPORTANT!! Just because you have told or given your employer notice of your injury, doesn't necessarily mean that the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission (VWCC) is aware of...
Tractor Trailer Accident? Who’s Responsible?
If You've Been Involved In A Tractor Trailer Accident, Who Will Be Responsible And Who Will Pay Your Bills? An accident with a tractor trailer can mean devastating consequences if you are in a small vehicle competing with a much larger truck. If you've been injured...
7 Things Everyone Should Know About the Large Truck Crash Epidemic
This article explores recent statistics about large truck crashes in the United States. A large truck, for purposes of this article, is any medium or heavy truck, excluding buses and motor homes, with gross vehicle weight (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. The...
Workers’ Comp: Out of Work or Light-Duty?
What's the Difference Between Out of Work And On Light-Duty In Virginia Workers' Comp? If you've been injured on the job in Virginia, there's an important difference between being put totally out of work and light duty. In this article, we'll try to answer some of...