City trash collector hit my parked car leaving $7,000 damage. No insurance, city rejected. Do I file a civil lawsuit?

Dear San Bernadino- you should really talk to a personal injury lawyer, since the procedural steps you have to go through are numerous and can be...

How often do substance abuse programs use urine too test for alcohol or do they just use breathlizer?

Dear Roanoke - You agree to be tested at any time you are there, but they may not test you 100% of the time. You should ABSTAIN and expect to be...

Is it legal for a college to require you to buy their logo shirts to attend the school?

Dear Lynchburg - Unless you want to get into a lengthy and expensive constitutional battle, either wear the shirt or quit. You can also go to a...

How can I get a pardon/expunge of a Misdemeanor charge in VA ?

Dear Fairfax - IT is sad, but true, that convictions are not subject to expungement, even though one stupid mistake as a young person leaves you...

Uninsured motorist arbitration. When do I provide list of arbitrators to ins. co.? What are my requirements and obligation?

Dear San Francisco - You need to carefully review your policy (not the declarations page) to see what your duties are and how you need to proceed....

My 17 yr old son rec'd a ticket 46.2-852, there was an accident involved. What is he facing when in court?

Dear Henrico - Judge Hoehl is generally very attentive to lawyers in her courtroom, whose client has acknowledged fault and agrees to work to...

Will I go to jail

Dear Forest- the result depends on the prosecutor, judge and other factors out of your control. What you can do us retain a local lawyer who has...

I was given anger management for defending myself because I refused to turn the other person in after they threatened me...

Dear 23002 - you need to take a "gentle" attitude to court with your request. Most judges realize a hardship and will accommodate your situation. ...

Dear Fairfax- as said elsewhere in response to your question, insurance adjusters are trained to use any means to close your claim for as little as...

"I recently got in an accident on I-95, where traffic was completely stopped and a 18-wheeler hit me at full force from behind.

Dear Fredericksburg - I am sorry that you have suffered through this catastrophe. You should look for a lawyer who has worked for trucking...