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WHAT VIOLATIONS ARE CONSIDERED "MAJOR" OR "SERIOUS" IN VIRGINIA, CAUSING DISQULAIFICATION FROM...

Gregory Sandler

Feb 12, 2016

WHAT VIOLATIONS ARE CONSIDERED "MAJOR" OR "SERIOUS" IN VIRGINIA, CAUSING DISQULAIFICATION FROM...

The trucking industry is one of the cornerstones of the American transportation system. With it comes the ability to move goods across...

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BIKER'S RUNNING RED LIGHTS? IT MAY ACTUALLY BE LEGAL

Gregory Sandler

Feb 11, 2016

BIKER'S RUNNING RED LIGHTS? IT MAY ACTUALLY BE LEGAL

If you are a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle rider, you no doubt encounter challenges when riding on Virginia’s roads and highways. Sharing...

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COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND DUI OFFENSES

Gregory Sandler

Feb 10, 2016

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND DUI OFFENSES

Commercial motor vehicles move America. These heavy vehicles transport everything from gravel to machinery to mobile homes. They allow us...

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WHAT SPECIFIC ACTS MAY RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF MY VIRGINIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?

Gregory Sandler

Feb 8, 2016

WHAT SPECIFIC ACTS MAY RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF MY VIRGINIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?

A lot of Virginia drivers know that they can lose their licenses if they are convicted for DUI. However, many drivers may not realize...

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GENERAL LAWS RELATING TO THE REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF VIRGINIA DRIVER LICENSES

Gregory Sandler

Feb 4, 2016

GENERAL LAWS RELATING TO THE REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF VIRGINIA DRIVER LICENSES

Did you ever think about why you have to get a driver’s license before you can drive on Virginia highways legally? Many people don’t. As...

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YOUR CAR'S BLACK BOX: HOW EVENT DATA RECORDERS CAN HELP OR HURT YOUR CASE

Gregory Sandler

Jan 5, 2016

YOUR CAR'S BLACK BOX: HOW EVENT DATA RECORDERS CAN HELP OR HURT YOUR CASE

We’ve all heard of the black box recovered from airplane crashes; but what about the BLACK BOX IN YOUR CAR? Did you even know it was...

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PURE CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE: HOW VIRGINIA LAW MAY AFFECT YOUR ACCIDENT CASE

Gregory Sandler

Dec 28, 2015

PURE CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE: HOW VIRGINIA LAW MAY AFFECT YOUR ACCIDENT CASE

Negligence is an essential element of personal injury cases, particularly those involving motor vehicle accidents. The definition of...

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SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA REITERATES PUNITIVE DAMAGE STANDARD IN CIVIL DRUNK DRIVING CASE

Gregory Sandler

Dec 22, 2015

SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA REITERATES PUNITIVE DAMAGE STANDARD IN CIVIL DRUNK DRIVING CASE

The Supreme Court of Virginia recently struck a blow for justice when it remanded a personal injury case to the trial court for further...

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HOW TO PROVE A CLAIM FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN VIRGINIA

Gregory Sandler

Dec 17, 2015

HOW TO PROVE A CLAIM FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN VIRGINIA

I am asked often whether a person can recover in Virginia for an entirely emotional injury. One where there is no actual physical harm or...

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Gregory Sandler

Dec 14, 2015

HOW DO MOST PERSONAL INJURY SUITS WORK?

While most claims for personal injuries are settled before we have to actually file a lawsuit against the wrongdoer, a Virginia Personal...

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WHAT DOES A VIRGINIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DO?

Gregory Sandler

Dec 9, 2015

WHAT DOES A VIRGINIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DO?

When I am asked “What type of work do you do?”, I often respond that “I help people get their lives back.” I am A Virginia Personal...

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ON-ROAD MOTORCYCLE LAWS IN VIRGINIA: AN OVERVIEW

Gregory Sandler

Dec 4, 2015

ON-ROAD MOTORCYCLE LAWS IN VIRGINIA: AN OVERVIEW

Laws regulating motorcycles and their operation are in place to help ensure safety on the state’s highways. Legal requirements vary...

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MOTORCYCLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ARE THE LEADING KILLER OF TEENS

Gregory Sandler

Dec 2, 2015

MOTORCYCLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ARE THE LEADING KILLER OF TEENS

There is a lurking threat around every corner out there: TEEN DRIVERS! Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 24 represent as much as 30%...

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Gregory Sandler

Dec 1, 2015

MATURE DRIVER SAFETY IN VIRGINIA

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were approximately 36 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in 2012 — a 34%...

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STAY SAFE BICYCLING IN VIRGINIA: KNOW THE LAW

Gregory Sandler

Nov 27, 2015

STAY SAFE BICYCLING IN VIRGINIA: KNOW THE LAW

Two bicyclist fatalities have occurred this year in Virginia Beach. The first occurred in May, when the cyclist crossed four lanes of...

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Gregory Sandler

Nov 23, 2015

ACCIDENTS AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

While motor vehicle accidents often cause severe, noticeable injuries such as broken bones and lacerations, victims also suffer less...

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Gregory Sandler

Nov 19, 2015

ILLEGAL STREET RACING IN VIRGINIA

Anyone out there remember Dead Man’s Curve, the 1964 song by Jan & Dean? A tragic story about teenagers drag racing. How many of you have...

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THE THREE DEGREES OF NEGLIGENCE IN VIRGINIA: SIMPLE, GROSS, AND WILLFUL, WANTON, AND RECKLESS

Gregory Sandler

Nov 17, 2015

THE THREE DEGREES OF NEGLIGENCE IN VIRGINIA: SIMPLE, GROSS, AND WILLFUL, WANTON, AND RECKLESS

Claims for personal injury are often based on a theory of negligence on the part of one person that caused harm to another. In order to...

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MAN INJURED AFTER GUARDRAIL REPORTEDLY IMPALES CAR

Gregory Sandler

Nov 13, 2015

MAN INJURED AFTER GUARDRAIL REPORTEDLY IMPALES CAR

“People are dying.” Those are the words from a guardrail installer turned whistle-blower who brought a successful suit against Trinity...

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Gregory Sandler

Nov 10, 2015

WHAT IS A NEGLIGENCE CASE?

Have you ever called someone NEGLIGENT because they cut you off in traffic? Many people use the word negligence, but under Virginia law,...

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