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Virginia Senate Passes Drunk Driving Bill
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gary StrawThe Senate passed a bill allowing Virginians to drive while intoxicated if they are on their own property or adjoining property. In 2018, a bill introduced by Senator Richard Stuart, R-King George, allowing similar liberties was struck down by the House. The failed 2018 legislation was meant to reinforce that the drunk driving laws in […]
The Impact of Catastrophic Injuries From Car Accidents in Virginia
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gary StrawWSLS News 10 is reporting that an injury accident took place on Thursday morning, January 9. At approximately 9:25 a.m., the incident was confirmed to have occurred at the busy intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Wards Road. The police indicated that the accident was significant, involving three cars. As a result of the crash, two […]
Ex-NFL Star Avoids Serious Jail Time Due To Straw Law Firm’s Strong Criminal Defense
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gary Straw“We are pleased with the outcome of this case” – Gary Straw Smoot was found guilty of failing to appear, driving without a license and driving with expired registration … but his punishment was ultimately nothing more than fines. Smoot WAS sentenced to 6 days in jail for the failure to appear … but he […]
19-Year Old Killed in Head-On Collision in Bedford County, Virginia
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gary StrawAccording to the reporting of the News & Advance, a 19-year-old Hardy woman was killed on Wednesday, November 27. The incident took place in Bedford County, according to police. The accident was said to be a head-on collision. The authorities described the accident as involving two cars that smashed into each other around 3:14 p.m. […]
Virginia Has Highest Motorcycle Death Rate in a Decade
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gary StrawIn Virginia, 2019 has seeing a significant increase in motorcyclist deaths over previous years, with seven reported so far. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports that in all seven of these accidents, the driver was not wearing a helmet. These deaths mark a decade high for the State of Virginia. While 2019 only has […]
What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Virginia?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Straw Law FirmCar accidents are traumatic events, and no one’s first thought after a crash is “what can I do to protect my personal injury case?” Some other immediate concerns might be your personal safety and wellbeing, the damage to your vehicle, and what is going to happen to your auto insurance rates. But if you were […]
Things to Consider for Divorcing Parents of Special Needs Children
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Straw Law FirmUnder normal circumstances, divorce is an emotional process. When parents have a child with illnesses, disabilities, or other special needs, divorce can seem like an obstacle that is nearly insurmountable. The unfortunate truth is that divorce rates among parents of special needs children are higher than that of the general population. In addition to the […]
What Do I Need to Know After a Motorcycle Accident?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Straw Law FirmThe idea of 4,000+ pounds of steel and glass moving towards you at a high speed when you have nothing to protect you but for, perhaps, a helmet, is absolutely terrifying. Tragically, for many motorcyclists in Virginia, this scenario is a reality – there are dozens of motorcyclists killed in our state yearly, and even […]
What is the Time Limit for Filing an Injury Claim in Virginia (Statute of Limitations)
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Straw Law FirmSuffering a serious injury at the hands of another can result in months’ worth of disability and medical care, anxiety and stress, and a diminished quality of life that leaves many people feeling unable to do anything. Which is why in the immediate aftermath of an accident, filing a personal injury claim may be the […]
The Process of a Virginia Divorce
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Straw Law FirmOne of the most difficult and consequential decisions individuals ever have to make is to get a divorce. If you have exhausted all attempts to save your marriage and believe there is no other alternative, then you must begin preparing for the marriage dissolution process. In Virginia, the divorce process can take several months or […]