• Health

Legal and Health Risks You Need to Consider Before Your Next E-Cig

Walk into any high school, and nearly 1 in 3 of the students will have an e-cigarette, or an e-cig, with them. What started as a tool to quit smoking cigarettes (e-cigs contain nicotine, but do not contain tobacco) has turned into a fashionable accessory…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 3 Oct 2019

• Transportation

Federal Proposed Changes to Hours of Service Rules: Are They Aiding Driver Flexibility or Increasing Danger?

This month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice with proposed changes to the Hours-of-Service (HOS) standards that regulate the operations of commercial heavy-duty trucks. This came after the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) submitted a 2018

By Thomas Curcio

/ 13 Sep 2019

• Legal

What You Need To Know About Those Electric Scooters Zooming Around Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia residents are embracing the movement toward simple, accessible and inexpensive transportation and electric scooter companies have responded by rolling out electric scooters in several NOVA cities. Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are extremely convenient because they are dockless.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 28 Aug 2019

• Legal

Virginia’s Revised “Move Over Law” Aims to Protect First Responders

By being among the first to assist at the scene of emergencies, first responders such as paramedics, police officers, and firefighters play a crucial role in keeping the public safe. While many recognize that being a first responder comes with risks, however, few stop to…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 8 Aug 2019

• Home & Family

Attacked and Injured by a Dog in Virginia? Know Your Legal Options!

About 4.7 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year, 800,000 of which require medical care. Bills can be surprisingly costly for the nearly one in five dog bite victims who need medical attention.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 22 Jul 2019

• Home & Family

Children Keep Dying in Hot Cars: Safety Tips for Hot Summer Months

With summer in full swing, one thing is for certain: rising temperatures, particularly in parked cars, is a safety threat that must be taken seriously.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 9 Jul 2019

• Legal

Why You Need Underinsured Motorist Coverage and How the Updated Virginia Law Helps You Recover Damages

Getting into a car accident is a frightening and anxiety-inducing experience on its own. To find out that the driver who caused your accident does not have enough insurance coverage to pay for your injuries- whether it be medical bills, lost wages, or pain and…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 17 Jun 2019

• Legal

Watch Your Step! Tips for Avoiding Trip-and-fall Accidents

While slippery winter walkways are gone for now, new tripping hazards have emerged in the spring and summertime. There are several hazards that cause dangerous trip-and-fall accidents this time each year, including sidewalk cracks, unsettled surfaces, and poor walkway maintenance. What causes trip-a

By Rakin Hamad

/ 5 Jun 2019

• Transportation

Bicyclists on Virginia Roads: The Laws and Safety Tips You Should Know

As the summer months approach, an increasing number of bicyclists can be found on Virginia roads. With more people sharing the roads, though, the risk of being in a traffic accident is also increasing. Title 46.2 Chapter 8 of the Code of Virginia, which contains…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 23 May 2019

• Health

New Virginia Law Mandates Patients Be Informed of Medical Airlift Costs

In critical and time-sensitive medical emergencies, being airlifted to a hospital can be a lifesaving necessity. Far too often, however, families are left with crippling medical debt from these rides: one investigation completed by CNN unveiled medical airlift bills ranging from $34,000 up to more…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 6 May 2019

• Legal

Car Crash Fatalities Linked to Defective Lindsay X-Lite Guardrails

Recently, multiple lawsuits have been filed against Lindsay Transportation Solutions for allegedly endangering people’s lives with defective highway guardrails. Their controversial X-Lite End Terminals have been associated with several deaths caused by the failure of the end terminal, or starting po

By Thomas Curcio

/ 22 Apr 2019

• Legal

Pedestrian Fatalities Expected to Be 30-year High

On March 28, 82-year-old Virginia Resident John Bright died from injuries sustained two days earlier when he was hit by a car in a crosswalk. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. In fact, new statistics reveal that pedestrian traffic fatalities are only getting worse.…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 9 Apr 2019