Holidays are filled with love and joy, giving and gratitude. While there is no better time than the holidays to give thanks and spend time with family and friends, the holidays have a downside, too: They are one of the most dangerous times of the year when it comes to…
When a work-related injury or illness occurs, Virginia workers’ compensation benefits should help you. The medical and wage-loss benefits that the workers’ compensation provides can provide a lifeline to you and your family. However, you cannot receive these benefits unless you have suffered a qualifying injury or illness. Under the…
The Virginia workers’ compensation system provides legal protection to workers injured on the job or those with job-related illnesses. The system allows such workers to receive medical benefits and reimbursement for a percentage of their lost wages due to their temporary or permanent disabilities. However, as our lawyers have observed,…
The injuries you suffer in a collision can affect nearly every area of your life, including your ability to work or to engage in activities with friends and family. Unfortunately, even once you have physically recovered, you may find yourself dealing for a much longer period of time with lingering…
It is an important question among NASCAR fans: “Who’s your driver?” Virginia traffic safety experts want people to realize that it is an important question to ask when it comes to driving away from the racetrack as well. The “Who’s Your Driver?” campaign is a new safety initiative that is…
Car crashes can happen to the best drivers. While developing defensive driving skills can help you to avoid accidents and injuries, you cannot control the behavior or other drivers. Seat belts have been shown to reduce the impact and severity of injuries suffered in automobile accidents. However, what happens if…
Car accidents can occur anywhere and at any time. One minute, you are running errands, traveling home after a long day at work or headed out for an evening with friends. Suddenly, and without warning, you could find yourself involved in a crash with the potential for serious and life-threatening…
The Insurance Research Council reports that one out of every eight drivers in America lacks car insurance. In Virginia, an estimated 10 percent of Virginia drivers are uninsured. Even drivers who have insurance may carry only the minimum amount required by law. These drivers are considered to be “underinsured.” The…
Rear-end auto accidents in Virginia often result in whiplash and sometimes more serious, or even life-threatening injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, rear-end crashes are one of the leading causes of whiplash. If you are involved in one of these crashes, your question will be: Who is at fault? Most…
Every day in our country, 12 workers die in on-the-job accidents, while as many as 9,000 others suffer serious and potentially debilitating injuries and illnesses, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports. The most common causes of on-the-job injuries are: Slip, trips, and falls Getting caught in or between…
