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...
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...
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...
Farm Vehicle Accidents
Prevent Farm Vehicle Accidents This Summer: Safety Tips Every summer, farmers take to the roadways to tend to the crops they have planted to feed us. Their jobs are essential. When you are driving near farm land, it is important to understand how to prevent farm...
Personal Injury During A Pandemic
How To Protect Your Personal Injury Claim During A Pandemic If you've been injured in a car accident or have another injury caused by the negligence of someone else, there are some steps you need to take during this uncertain time to protect yourself and your claim. ...
Virginia Retirement System Disability
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY If you work for an employer such as a city, county, or town government, or a school system, or other entity that offers Virginia Retirement System Disability benefits, you may be able to retire on...
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Virginia Workers' Compensation Hopefully, you will never be seriously injured at work. But if you are, here is a thorough guide to help guide you through the complex Virginia Workers' Compensation process. Virginia Workers'...
Rockingham and Augusta County Accidents Increase as State Opens Up
Auto Accidents in Rockingham and Augusta Counties Increase as the Commonwealth Opens for Business On Friday, May 15th, Virginians enjoyed a lessening of the stay at home restrictions to prevent COVID-19. While a lessening of the restrictions is likely good for...