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Virginia’s Handheld Phone Driving Ban Is Now in Effect

In recognition of the fact that distracted driving is responsible for an alarming number of injuries and deaths on Virginia’s roads, the state passed a new law, effective January 1st, 2021, making it illegal for drivers to hold a phone while driving. Drivers can still talk on the phone while driving, but they cannot be […]

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Posted on Jan 26, 2021
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Are You Putting Yourself at Risk with Drowsy Driving?

Operating a vehicle when you’re tired, known as drowsy driving, could be more than just an inconvenience. When your brain and body are deprived of the rest they need, your ability to process information and react to it is diminished; so much so that studies equate drowsy driving to driving under the influence (DUI) of […]

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Posted on Nov 23, 2021
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What Do New Insurance Requirements Mean for Virginia Drivers?

New Insurance Requirements January 1, 2022 – One of Virginia’s top personal injury lawyers, Brother Rutter spoke today on the background for legislative changes and their impact on drivers throughout the Commonwealth. Effective January 1, 2022, the state of Virginia will be requiring all drivers to maintain new minimums for their auto insurance liability coverage. […]

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Posted on Jan 02, 2022

ERISA Disability Benefits

At Rutter Mills, we have successfully represented people in their claims for ERISA long-term disability benefits for many years.

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022
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Citation! Your Phone is Summoned to Court: Dangers of Distracted Driving

Citation! Your Phone is Summoned to General District Court: Dangers of Distracted Driving Just reaching for your phone increases the chance of a crash by 17%. Distracted drivers handling a phone were 2-6 times at greater risk of an accident. Since the first texting features came out in 1993 on a little Nokia cell phone, […]

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Posted on Apr 21, 2022