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Do you need information about your accident, arrest or traffic ticket? If so the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher believe that our article library will help you understand Virginia law, your rights and the best way to proceed with your case. Please feel free to browse through the following sections. As always, if you have any questions at all do not hesitate to contact your experienced Virginia Beach attorney today for a consultation.
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Toyota Recalls for Unintended Acceleration and Braking ProblemsThe massive Toyota recall has drivers in Virginia and North Carolina asking: is my car involved? Was the Toyota vehicle that hit me a part of the recall? What can I do if I own a Toyota? Here we summarize information from three of the recent Toyota recalls involving unintended acceleration and braking problems.
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How much do you know about implied consent in Virginia?How much do you know about Virginia’s implied consent law? If you are pulled over by a police officer, you are required by law to submit to breath or blood testing to determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you refuse, you face special penalties just for refusing – even if you had not been drinking or using drugs. An experienced attorney can help you fight unfair charges of breath test refusal.
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Are doctors over-radiating patients?While you’re receiving radiation treatment for a serious disease, the last thing you expect is to be harmed by the very technology that is helping to save your life. However this is exactly what is happening to patients across the country. Radiation technology has improved to the point that hospitals, doctors, radiation therapists, and government regulators have been unable to keep up with it, and as a result patients are being seriously injured by preventable medical mistakes.
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Do you need a lawyer for your auto accident case?After a serious auto accident you may be wondering if you need to hire an attorney. However, you may be worried about what it will cost and if a lawyer could even make a difference in your case. Often times auto accident attorneys can do the most good in serious crash cases with major physical injuries or in cases involving a vehicle fatality.
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What does the “one-leg” field sobriety test really measure?Have you been subjected to the silly sounding “one-leg stand” field sobriety test? If you have ever experienced this “test” for yourself, you might be wondering what on earth it is good for. Let’s be realistic – how many people can stand calmly on one leg while being scrutinized by a police officer? There are limitations to this test and any decent DUI attorney will fight against accusations of drunken driving based on this and other field sobriety tests.
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Preventable Medical Errors are Still Killing PatientsEven now, ten years after the Institute of Medicine issued a seminal report on patient safety, preventable medical errors are still killing nearly a hundred thousand people every year. Despite major advances in technology, hospitals and doctors are failing to take the necessary steps to reduce the number of preventable medical mistakes experienced by patients every year.
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When a Shift into Reverse Kills or MaimsA recent study by the NHTSA reveals that backup accidents are more dangerous than previously thought. These accidents can happen when an adult or child accidentally or intentionally puts a vehicle into reverse without realizing that another person or child is in the way. New safety features can help mitigate the severity of these accidents, but they are not installed or available on all vehicles.
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Field Sobriety Testing for Drunk Driving in Virginia and North CarolinaHow much do you know about the field sobriety tests administered by police officers in Virginia and North Carolina? This article contains a summary of three of the most common tests, the one-leg stand test, the walk-and-turn test, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test.
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How safe is your car in a rollover crash?The list of 2010 Top Safety Pick awards from the IIHS is out, and the list is surprisingly short. This model year only 27 vehicles made the grade, compared to 94 last year. What changed? This year IIHS included rollover testing as a factor for making it onto their list, a change that knocked many popular vehicles out of contention. With so many vehicles failing to make the grade when it comes to roof strength, the question is – are manufactures doing enough to keep occupants safe?
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How careless drivers cause night-time traffic accidentsThe death rate for night-time driving is three times as high as it is for daytime driving, with weekend nights being the deadliest of all times to drive. Why are drivers so much more reckless at night than during the day? There are several factors that contribute to serious car crashes after dark in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Six Winter Motorcycle Riding HazardsThe arrival of old man winter does not have to spell the end of motorcycle riding in eastern Virginia and North Carolina. With careful planning and care, motorcycle riders can avoid hazards and stay safe from crashes on slick winter roads. Here are six motorcycle road hazards to look out for as you hit the roads this winter.
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The war on texting while drivingThere’s a national epidemic that is killing nearly six thousand people a year and injuring over half a million more. What is this terrible scourge? It is distracted driving, an issue that is being taken on at the highest levels of our federal government. Expect to see more laws, restrictions and penalties on texting while driving, cell phone use behind the wheel, and other related driving distractions.
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Is teen gun violence on the rise in eastern Virginia?Police in eastern Virginia are contending with a double threat when dealing with teen violence: ubiquitous technology and easy access to firearms are making teenage parties bigger and deadlier than ever before. Unfortunately for police officers and innocent bystanders, tech savvy teens know how to obtain, hide and use guns without being caught red-handed.
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What might have been: when doctors fail to diagnose a serious medical conditionFew things are as horrifying as realizing that you or a loved one were seriously injured because your doctor failed to diagnose your illness or medical condition. Whether diagnosed incorrectly or not diagnosed at all, some diseases or conditions can cause irreparable damage to patients if not treated in time. Failure to diagnose a heart attack and failure to diagnose cancer are two examples of common medical misdiagnoses.
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Penalties for Drinking and Driving in VirginiaWere you caught driving under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in Virginia? Depending on your situation, the penalties for drunk driving can be quite severe. It may be in your best interest to see how an experienced criminal law attorney like Tavss Fletcher can help you protect your rights.
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Top Ten Tips for Keeping Kids Safe on Virginia and North Carolina RoadsThe start of school every year is an exciting time for kids – and a frustrating experience for commuters who have to pass through school zones or residential areas full of children. Nobody wants to cause a serious or fatal car crash, so now that school is in session, use these ten tips to keep yourself – and the school kids around you – safe this year.
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Accident Preparedness: Do you have ICE in your cell phone?Nobody plans to be involved in a serious auto accident, but they happen every day to thousands of men, women and children. What can you do to improve your odds of surviving a car or truck crash? AAA recommends putting ICE in your cell phone. ICE (In Case of Emergency) is a way for emergency responders to find out who you are and any relevant medical information that could save your life.
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Tired truck drivers can cause serious traffic accidentsIf you’ve ever gotten behind the wheel when you were tired, you know how dangerous it can be. Drivers of tractor trailers are no different, and those who drive while tired risk their own lives and the lives of other motorists. Fatigued drivers are more likely to make poor judgment calls and cause serious truck accidents.
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Why are holiday weekends so dangerous on Virginia and North Carolina roads?Are you planning to hit the road over a long holiday weekend? Consider yourself warned: holidays can be a dangerous time on Virginia and North Carolina roads, for a variety of reasons. Accidents can be caused by drivers who are intoxicated, tired, angry, or distracted. Keep your eye open for dangerous drivers, and make sure you don’t engage in any unsafe behavior.
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Crash your new car? Get ready for an expensive repair bill!Nothing beats driving a new car on Virginia or North Carolina roads. However, if you get into an accident with that new car, you might be singing the blues when you see the repair bill. The high cost of repairing modern vehicles means that some insurance companies will do everything they can to avoid paying for your claim.