Generally, the maximum time that you can receive workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia is 500 weeks. There are exceptions to this limit, such as if you suffered a severe injury such as a spinal cord injury, brain injury, or amputation of multiple limbs. The amount of time that you can…
In Virginia, a person who is injured in a workplace accident or who develops a disease or other medical condition due to exposure or other conditions on the job is typically entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation provides several kinds of benefits, including: Payment for the reasonable and necessary…
Being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street is a traumatic experience. The suddenness of the accident may leave you in shock, dazed, or disoriented and unsure what course of action you need to take in the minutes, hours, days, and weeks following your accident. However, acting promptly and…
Richmond has several intersections that pose an elevated risk of accidents for drivers, as shown by the data on crashes, police responses, and injuries and fatalities. In addition, other intersections in Richmond have a notorious reputation for being dangerous. We asked the members of our Richmond community on Facebook for…
Virginia residents who seek insurance settlements for injuries after accidents sometimes come up against a stunner of a rule known as contributory negligence. It can stop a deserving accident victim in their tracks and leave them without a dime of compensation. Under Virginia’s contributory negligence rule, if a person injured…
Many people think of personal injury cases in terms of lawsuits. In fact, many personal injury claims never get to court. They are resolved through negotiated insurance settlements. Our Richmond personal injury lawyers file lawsuits asking the court to compel an insurance company to pay a claim only when an…
A VIRGINIAN’S GUIDE TO VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER 2020 GENERAL ELECTION A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States. And depending on your particular locality or district, you may also be voting for other federal,…
Most motorcycle owners know that there are inherent risks that come with riding, largely due to the lack of protective structure or safety systems that occupants of passenger vehicles have. However, there are often additional concerns riders may not have considered until after they’ve been involved in an accident. If…
For many motorcyclists, being on their bike with the open road ahead of them is what it’s all about. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Appalachians, Virginia offers scenic and diverse rides for solo bikers or groups of motorcyclists. Here are 5 of our favorite Virginia motorcycle routes. 1. Skyline…
Motorcycle riders in Virginia who know the state’s helmet laws are often confused about making an insurance claim after getting into an accident while not wearing a helmet. Virginia law requires that motorcycle operators and passengers wear protective helmets. Even if you were violating Virginia law by not wearing a…
