In a prior post on this site, we discussed some encouraging legislation passed by the 2013 Virginia General Assembly in terms of motorist safety — making emailing and texting while driving a primary offense and...
Category: Personal Injury
New Laws in Virginia – July 1
July 29, 2013
July 1 marked the first day many new or changed laws went into effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia. More than 4000 bills were introduced for consideration in the 2013 session of the Virginia General Assembly, with more...
In the weeks leading up to July 4, you can find fireworks for sale at any number of stands located throughout Fairfax County. According to an article in the Herndon Patch, although most types of consumer fireworks are...
Dram Shop Laws Could Save Lives in Virginia
June 19, 2013
In the debate over lowering the blood alcohol level allowed for driving illegally (see prior post), there has been little mention of another powerful tool to reduce death and mayhem on Virginia’s highways and local...
On Wednesday, June 19, at 10 :00 a.m., the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing on “Encouraging Work Through the Social Security Disability Insurance Program.” The hearing will...