TRADITIONAL LAW TOPICS IN METAVERSE

I work in the traditional realm of law where a harm caused by a bad actor or negligent actor has resulted in a physical injury to the person.  For example, you can see that in the criminal law an assault and battery or robbery has physically hurt a person.  Or a negligent driver or business…

Truck and Car Accident-Causing Accident

Have you been in an accident that involves a Truck and Car that caused your personal injuries? Did you make claims for your injuries? This article will show you how to protect your rights after you had a truck and car accident. When any truck and car collide with another vehicle causing personal injury, the…

Presumed Guilty

Criminal cases are heard by an impartial jury that are supposed to keep an open mind on the innocence or guilt of the person accused until all evidence has been presented in court. In the court of law, a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the way our…

Springtime Brings Scooter Injuries

How Scooter Injuries Occur Over the past few years, electric scooter sharing networks have become a booming industry in cities around the country. The widely accessible e-scooters, with their ease of use and low pollution levels, are a fun and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transportation methods. But while these scooters can be a joy…

Big Misconceptions Surrounding Personal Injury Claims

Personal Injury Lawyer Gwendolyn Hickman, president at the Hickman Law Office in Alexandria, VA, outlines the top three misconceptions surrounding personal injury cases. In a recent interview, Gwendolyn Hickman, president at the Hickman Law Office in Alexandria, VA, revealed the top three misconceptions surrounding personal injury cases. When asked for a comment, she said, “Americans…

Cop Caught Behind Bars

A former PG County cop is accused of trying to arrange for hit men to kill witness against her while already behind bars. Isn’t funny that the same rouge cop who got caught on tape saying that people caught for doing stupid things, is the same person that gets caught not once for insurance fraud,…

STRIP SEARCH

A car was stopped for failing to have its tail lights on.  The passenger was told to exist the vehicle and based on information from the driver that he was in a possession of a gun, the officer searched the passenger.  They emptied his pockets, but did not find a gun, so they continued to…

TIME TO RELAX: THIS WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH

Some funny and weird laws here in Virginia, Coverhound, Inc. reports:https://coverhound.com/insurance-learning-center/14-strange-laws-in-virginia Strange Law 1: Virginian motorists cannot drive if they are not wearing shoes. Strange law 2: Virginian motorists must honk their horns if they are attempting to pass another vehicle. Strange Law 3: Police are not allowed to use speed radar detectors. Strange Law 4: In Waynesboro, Virginia, it is [...]

Marijuana is “legal” in Norfolk, Virginia

The head prosecutor in Norfolk is at war with the judges in his district. Greg Allen is the Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Norfolk and has a strict policy of dismissing misdemeanor marijuana cases, Virginia Lawyers Weekly reports. The judges in Norfolk have refused to dismiss the charges because possession of marijuana is illegal…

How To Defrost A Windshield In Seconds

Arti Patel The Huffington Post Canada Forget the ice scraper — turns out you only need this simple solution to defrost your windshield. According to meteorologist Ken Weathers of Wate 6 News in Knoxville, TN, mixing rubbing alcohol with water will create an instant defrosting spray you can use all winter long. And the best part?…

Immigration cases: government shutdown impact

You might be asking yourself, what type of effect is the current government having on the Immigration courts? The reality is, the shutdown is starting to take its toll on immigration courts that are already backed up. Unfortunately, the shutdown could be adding years to the already long wait for the immigration courts. Another problem that…

Car Accident Lawyer: The Right Time to Contact

A motor accident is not a pleasant event. It can be very depressing and demanding for everyone involved both financially, physically, and mentally. In the case of a serious car accident that brings great loss of property and life, consulting with a car accident lawyer can be a worthwhile decision to make sure that you get the maximum compensation…

Need an Immigration Lawyer?

In the United States, approximately 264 thousand people obtained lawful permanent resident status in the first quarter of 2018. More than fifty percent have adjusted their status while within the United States, and 47 percent entered as new arrivals, US Department of Homeland Security web-site reports. About 43 percent of new lawful permanent resident were…

Fun at the Alexandria, VA Friendship Firehouse Festival

We had a great time at the annual Friendship Firehouse Festival. The event, hosted by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA), featured antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants and live music. In addition to the day’s outdoor events, festival participants enjoyed visiting the Friendship Firehouse Museum, originally built as a firehouse in…

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

In the United States, almost 30 people per day die in alcohol-impaired car crashes. Think, that’s 1 life per 48 minutes! Got in a car accident and need a lawyer? Call us today to make a FREE 30 minute appointment with your attorney: (703) 748-3001.  

Ben, Jerry’s, and… Drugs?

While May was motorcycle awareness moth (article can be found here: https://hickmanlawoffice.com/motorcycle-awareness-month/), July is National Ice Cream month! Here are Hickman law’s top three favorite spots to score some homemade deliciousness: The Creamery (110 King Street, Alexandria, VA) Our local Ice Cream parlor, The Creamery is known for its good ole classic: Scoop and a…

Picking the Right Lawyer

Whether it’s as life altering as a major car crash or as minor as a wrongful traffic ticket, you are going to need a lawyer. But, how does one pick the right lawyer? How do you know if they are qualified? If they are good enough to handle your case with care? Here are simple…

Motorcycle Awareness Month

Motorcycles can be the most exhilarating yet life-threatening vehicles that are used daily. While they are fun, even the best drivers need to be aware that dire consequences do exist from improper use of this heavy, potentially deadly weapon. Our office has witnessed too many casualties involving motorcycles. In fact, more than 80% of motorcycle…

Personal Injury Lawyer = WINNING

When you get in an accident, many hardships can arise including car damages, bodily damages, missed work, pain and suffering, etc. The last thing you want to worry about is hiring a personal injury lawyer but the first thing you worry about is how you are going to recover from the damages of the accident…

Personal Injury Law Firm: Alexandria’s Best

Need a personal injury attorney? We’ve got you covered. Our winning track record, attention to detail, and expert communication will leave you at ease while we handle your personal injury case from start to finish.  Personal injury covers cases such as car or motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, pedestrian accidents, trip and falls, inability to recover money from…

Do the Lower-Income Have it Better?

A lawsuit was filed against the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles stating in part that the poor cannot afford to pay court costs that led to their license being suspended. An argument in support of the lawsuit suggests that alternative methods be implemented to allow low-income people to satisfy the fines and costs.…

3 Things DMV Drivers Should Know

1. You are more likely to get in a car accident living here. Every year Allstate releases America’s Best Driver’s Report, which ranks the 200 largest cities in America by who has the safest drivers. Not surprisingly, the DMV ranked terribly on this list. Washington, DC drivers report an average of only 5.1 years between…

Court Costs Are Crippling Drivers

Approximately 1 in 6 Virginia drivers have a suspended license due to failure to pay court costs and fines. The current policies in place are largely stacked against low-income traffic violators. While wealthier drivers are able to pay their fines and continue driving, Virginia courts don’t determine how much poorer motorists can realistically afford to…

Let Them Eat Cake

A Fairfax judge ruled that $81,325.00 in penalties and costs for unpaid fees on the Dulles tool road was not an unconstitutional burden.  Judge Devine wrote, “the fine must be grossly disproportional to the gravity of the offense.” This is not laughing matter, but perhaps a reading of history might be enlightening.  Surely, the saying…