Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose a Remote Personal Injury Lawyer in Richmond?

With more and more services moving online, many find it more convenient or safe to conduct business remotely. In the legal sphere, even personal injury attorneys are accepting more remote work. Here’s how to find the right remote personal injury lawyer for your case and how remote legal assistance compares to in-person settings. Finding the Perfect Attorney (Remote Work)...

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How Much Is Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Going to Cost?

After suffering an injury, you may understandably be under considerable financial stress as you recover from your injuries. You may wish to pursue an action to receive compensation from the person responsible for your injuries, but you may feel overwhelmed by how to pay for a lawyer. Fortunately, most personal injury attorneys offer to work on a contingency fee...

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9 Questions You Should Ask When Looking for a Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

No one ever expects to be involved in a serious accident. That being the case, most people have never thought, What questions should I ask a personal injury lawyer? However, the reality is that accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and the fourth most common cause of death in the United States. Thus, it’s possible—if not...

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What Steps Do I Need to Take After a Truck Accident in Virginia?

Everyone knows the stress and anxiety that can come along with sharing the road with large commercial trucks. These lumbering vehicles can weigh 80,000 pounds when fully loaded and stretch lengths of 80 feet. These mammoth vehicles have large blind spots, and it can be hard to anticipate their next move. The end result is that many motorists fear...

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Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver in Richmond, VA

While you know of the dangers of drunk driving, no one expects to be the victim of a DUI accident. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2003 and 2012, there were 2,613 people who died in drunk driving accidents in Virginia. Things don’t appear to be getting much better, as the Virginia Department of...

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What to Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied

Almost every state in the country requires domestic employers to have workers’ compensation insurance, and Virginia is no exception. Under workers’ compensation insurance laws, workers who suffer an injury while working can file a workers’ comp claim with their employer to receive appropriate compensation.  Even though you were hurt at work, an employer may still deny a workers’ compensation...

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Workers’ Comp Statute of Limitations in Virginia

If you’ve been injured at work, knowing what to do next can be confusing and really hard. However, if you decide to file a claim, it’s critical that you do so sooner rather than later. The reason for this is that almost every kind of legal claim in Virginia has a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is...

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Guide to Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claims

All employees deserve to be protected from injury or illness when working, and Virginia workers’ compensation claims laws provide this protection. If you have been injured or suffered an illness on the job, you may qualify under workers’ comp laws in Virginia to obtain financial assistance during your recovery. When a workplace injury or illness occurs, there is often...

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What Is the Average Settlement for Dog Bite Injuries in Virginia?

Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend,” but it may be hard to think of a dog the same way after suffering a dog bite. Dog attacks happen more often than you may think and can cause significant physical injuries and emotional trauma. If you sustained injuries from a dog bite, you might be able to recover...

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Can You File a First Responders Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim for COVID-19?

It’s been a tough year-and-a-half for Virginia’s first responders and frontline health care workers. In many instances, the First Responders are the initial people to interact with someone who is seriously ill with COVID-19. There is a good reason why they are considered the heroes of this pandemic. One of the many issues they face is what type of...

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