HIGHWAY HAZARDS AHEAD!
Spring Driving Dangers You Need to Know About NOW Spring not only brings warmer weather but also a whole host of driving dangers that you should be aware of to stay safe. Rain and fog as well as increased pedestrian and animal activity make spring driving especially hazardous. Spring rains frequently cause slippery road conditions…
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¿Qué significa realmente una consulta gratuita?
What do I get with a free consultation? Many law firms claim to offer a “free consultation.” But not every law firm’s definition of “free consultation” is the same. In fact, what this offering entails often varies widely from one law firm to another. Some firms offer a quick consultation by phone and make an…
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Interstate 81 — Higher Taxes for Needed Improvements
Interstate 81 Improvements Come with Tax Increases The 2019 Legislative Session of the Virginia General Assembly recently ended and of notable interest was the adoption of a plan to fund improvements to Interstate 81. Concerns over the Interstate’s reliability and safety prompted the legislation. Over the years, the General Assembly has failed to pass a…
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Virginia Driver’s License Reinstatement
Virginia Driver’s License Reinstatement ******This Bill passed the Virginia Legislature and will take effect on July 1, 2019. For information on Virginia driver’s license reinstatement and how you can get your driver’s license reinstated, read our article here. On Tuesday, March 26th, 2019, Virginia’s Governor announced a proposed budget amendment which would repeal the court…
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Getting Your Car Repaired — Part 2
What If My Car Is Totaled? In some cases, especially with older cars, the cost of repairs will exceed the fair market value of your car. In such instances, the insurance carrier is only required to pay the actual cash value of the car on the open market, not what you feel it is worth…
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Crash Kills Prominent Veteran
From the Winchester Star — WINCHESTER — Jimmy Kilbourne Sr., a former Winchester Regional Airport Authority member and prominent area veteran, was killed along with his son-in-law Michael Mercer in a head-on car crash on Papermill Road about 6:35 p.m. Saturday. Mercer was driving westbound in a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban that was struck by an…
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Why Should You Hire a Social Security Lawyer?
Social Security Disability Attorney: Should You Hire One? If you are seeking Social Security disability benefits, hiring a Social Security lawyer is a wise move. Navigating the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability claims process often leaves applicants frustrated and without the benefits they deserve. From the initial application to an appeal at the federal court level, listed…
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Berkeley County, West Virginia, Tractor Trailer Crash
A Berkeley County man died on July 27, 2017 as a result of injuries he sustained following a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 just south of Martinsburg, WV. The tractor trailer struck the car after traveling across the grass median of the highway from the northbound lanes. The truck ended up in a ditch…
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I had a work injury. What should I do first?
Work Injury? . . . First things first If you have a work injury, the very first thing you need to do is to report your injury. As soon as possible, give written notice to your supervisor or someone in a supervisory position. In the notice, explain when and how the accident or occupational disease…
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