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We’ve all been there: it’s been a long day on the road, and all you want to do is get to your destination. Or you’re short on sleep, but you need to drive home from work. But you’re tired, and you’re not feeling particularly alert. This feeling is drowsy driving, and it’s dangerous. Although drowsy…

Our Marketing Manger, Sophia Moshasha has been a long time fan of the arts an entertainment. We are excited to announce that she has not only been featured in House of Cards (Season 5, Episode 2 🙂 ) but has recently been featured in a film competition at the Virginia Film Festival and is also…

“Me too” has been trending the internet this week. The phrase signifies those who have been sexually harassed and want to share their own experiences and to de-stigmatize speaking out. FindLaw’s definition of sexual assault “generally refers to any crime in which the offender subjects the victim to sexual touching that is unwanted and offensive. These…

Earlier, we wrote a post about avoiding cops on the roads (https://hickmanlawoffice.com/8-ways-avoid-cops-spring/). If that article did not work for you, then this is the one for you! While being pulled over can be a very scary experience, here are some tips and tricks to make it easier on yourself and on the officer pulling you…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Spring is here! The weather is nice and the cops are out! Speeding down the curvy backroads with the top down seems to be on everyone’s “to-do” list once spring arrives. Remember: you’re not the only one who is counting the days to enjoying beautiful weather on the road. 1. Don’t be the fastest car…

As a woman and business owner, I am grateful that there is recognition for all that women do and contribute. What I don’t understand is why I am hearing of public school’s closing to honor this day? Doesn’t the closing put mothers in a tough situation when having to figure out child care on a…

VA Lawyers Weekly just reported that a man died due to a mistake on chemo medication instructions prescribed by his doctor. “One drug, Lomustine, is extremely toxic and was to be taken one time at the be­ginning of the regimen. The sec­ond drug, Procarbizine, is less po­tent and is to be taken every day for…

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.…

A car accident is something that no one likes to think about happening to them. However, there are roughly 10 million car accidents in the United States every year, so it is important to know what to do afterwards. 1. Make sure that everyone involved is okay, then call the police. After an accident, the…

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…

Despite decades of improvement efforts, medical errors remain a major public health problem. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine published a report claiming that up to 98,000 people a year die from mistakes made in hospitals, which nowadays is a commonly cited statistic in the medical community. However, recent studies in the Journal of Patient…

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…

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…