Nearly 900 bills passed in the Virginia General Assembly during this year's winter session, and most of them take effect this Friday, July 1. The new laws address a range of topics from foreign adoptions to Chinese drywall, but the measures that will affect the...
Libel and slander are collectively known as defamation, or misrepresentation intended to harm the reputation of another person or entity. If a defamatory statement is written and seen, it falls under the category of libel. If the statement is spoken and heard (but not published...
Some parents take the approach that they'd rather their teenagers drink in the house where kids are not driving and in a more controlled environment. The problem is that parents hosting such parties can be charged criminally. In Virginia, any adult who provides alcohol to...
Do not give up your Fifth Amendment Right No one has to speak with a law enforcement officer at any time and you should never speak with an officer if you are suspected of a crime. Police do not have to read your Miranda rights unless...
In the summer of 2000, a team of four students from Chesterfield County high schools attended a leadership conference with Virginia's Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project. After learning of the risks and severe consequences associated with drug and alcohol abuse, those students decided...
If you have been injured by a tractor trailer or truck, you have rights that need to be protected. Mark S. Paullin is an attorney who has represented numerous tractor trailer companies and insurance companies and he can help you WIN YOUR CASE. Contact Mark...
You've seen the damage a drunk driver can do. Imagine what could happen if that driver were drunk behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound tractor trailer instead of a 3,000-pound sedan. This enormous difference in weight is significant in relation to automotive accidents for a number...
A contributing factor in as many as 30-40% of all heavy truck crashes, driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 1994). This comes as little surprise, since drivers are permitted by law to operate their vehicles for...
Diminution in value describes a reduction in the worth or value of something, generally caused by a specific circumstance or set of circumstances. In the context of an auto accident, diminution in value is the difference between a vehicle's value before the collision and its...
If you were injured in an accident caused by the improper inspection, maintenance or repair of a tractor trailer, the trucking company's own records may provide the most important clues and evidence to support your claim. The attorneys at Paullin Law Firm know that obtaining...
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