Dec
13
2011
Author: Christopher B. Cloude
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
In the next couple of months we will have overnight freezing temperatures, sleet, freezing rain and maybe even some snow. To make sure we arrive safely at our destination, we must alter our driving for these conditions. Below are some driving tips for the winter season.
TEN TIPS FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING:
1. STAY HOME:
Don’t drive if you don’t have to –… [ read more ]
Dec
6
2011
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Author: Claims Consultant Chris B. Cloude
This is a question I get from just about every client I assist at some point during their personal injury case. Until a case is ripe for settlement, this question is impossible to answer. To understand why this is true, it’s helpful to understand the general process we go through to determine the value of a case.
Although… [ read more ]
Nov
22
2011
Winterizing Your Vehicle
Fredericksburg Car Accident Lawyer Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Winter weather not only makes special demands on you when driving, but also on your vehicle. To avoid problems this winter, be prepared. The following tips can help you avoid an unpleasant or even dangerous situation this winter.
1. Get your oil checked.
Make sure you take your car in for a full oil… [ read more ]
Nov
3
2011
Author: Attorney David M. William, Jr.
Fredericksburg personal injury lawyer David M. Williams, Jr.
On September 19, 2011, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has authorized the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to move forward with the Governor’s plan to toll I-95. Although there are a number of turnpikes, and other roads, that charge motorists, the interstate system has been largely free of tolls since its birth. This has… [ read more ]
Sep
30
2011
Neuro-Quantum Studies Produce Objective Findings of Traumatic Brain Injury
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
*This originally article was published in the Fall 2011 Issue 11-3 of Headway Newsletter, Brain Injury Association of Virginia
The trial lawyer’s duty to prove the nature and extent of brain injuries in [ read more ]
Aug
29
2011
Pedestrian Safety
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Did you know Virginia State Law requires you to follow rules each time you go for a walk? Certain laws – for instance, not stepping into the middle of a highway – appeal to common sense. However, rules like Virginia Law Code 46.2-928 – that requires pedestrians to walk on the sidewalk if one is… [ read more ]
Aug
10
2011
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Every year, the Virginia State Bar[1] holds its Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach in June, and attorneys from around the state gather to meet, discuss legal issues, and go to Continuing Legal Education[2] seminars. I have attended the Annual Meeting every year since passing the bar examination and receiving my license. … [ read more ]
Aug
8
2011
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Most pet owners consider their cute companions to be a part of their families. I certainly feel this way about my two big dogs, a Great Dane and a Mastiff, and for this reason I would never leave them unattended in the car while I run errands in the sweltering Virginia summer heat. As a friendly reminder… [ read more ]
Jul
14
2011
Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
A new Virginia law increasing the consequences for underage drinking and driving went into effect July 1, 2011.
The 2011 Virginia General Assembly unanimously passed a bill establishing a “zero tolerance” (0.02% BAC) for underage drinking and driving by making it punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment for teens that drink and drive… [ read more ]
May
19
2011
Fredericksburg injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.
As the parent of two small children who use child safety seats, I am very concerned about their safety when riding in a motor vehicle.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States.[1] Sadly, many of these deaths can be prevented. Studies have… [ read more ]
