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Posted on Jul 14, 2026

Rutter Mills Scholarship Fund

Rising high school seniors interested in pursuing a degree in law can apply for a chance to receive a $2500 scholarship from Rutter Mills.

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Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident? You’re Covered Up to $1 Million

Hurt in an accident while taking an Uber or a Lyft? Rest assured that injured passengers are protected by a special insurance coverage. Both companies have $1 million in liability insurance that covers uninsured and underinsured drivers. This policy is more than 40 times greater than that carried by most taxi companies, and provides a […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jan 16, 2020
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Virginia Rideshare Law Protects Passengers in Case of Uber or Lyft Crash

Many people enjoy the convenience of Uber and Lyft, but how do Virginia laws protect us if we are injured in one of these digital rideshares?   For example, what happens if the Toyota Camry that we are about to get into gets clipped as the driver pulls out into traffic and as a result […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jan 15, 2020
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Don’t Abbreviate 2020 on Legal Documents

Many people abbreviate when writing dates on checks and other legal documents. However, according to sources like Newsweek, police departments and consumer advocates are cautioning against this practice now that 2020 is here. What’s wrong with the MM/DD/YY format? Law enforcement says that shortening “2020” to just “20” can leave you open to fraud when […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Jan 15, 2020
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5 Facts to Remember Before Celebrating this New Year’s Eve

Here are some eye-opening facts and statistics from AAA & The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to think about before getting behind the wheel this New Year’s Eve:  DUI arrests peak between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.  Across the country, 36 people, on average, were killed every day in crashes involving alcohol between 2001 and […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Dec 12, 2019
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What Matters Most

This holiday season, we’d like to share one of our favorite Rutter Mills TV ads entitled, “What Matters Most.” For 50 years, what’s mattered most to our clients is what’s mattered most to us, because our clients are our neighbors right here in Hampton Roads. We invite you to watch and share this with your […]

Firm News
Posted on Nov 27, 2019
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Should You Talk to the Insurance Company After an Accident?

Virginia is one of the few “at-fault” states in the country, which means the person deemed responsible for causing the accident is also financially liable for paying all damages. For this reason, you should think twice before talking to the other motorist’s insurance company without representation. Naturally, they will be looking for a way out […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Nov 27, 2019