You have legal rights when you’ve suffered injuries because of another person’s negligence. You could pursue a claim against the responsible party for your injuries and other damages. However, personal injury claims can be complicated. That’s why you need a skilled attorney representing you. Understandably, injured victims are concerned about the costs associated with hiring someone. Is hiring a ...
Continue ReadingWith 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)...
Continue ReadingAfter 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...
Continue ReadingNo 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...
Continue ReadingEveryone 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...
Continue ReadingWhile 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...
Continue ReadingAlmost 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...
Continue ReadingAll 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...
Continue ReadingIt’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...
Continue ReadingThe Virginia personal injury statute of limitations gives you only two years after an accident to file a lawsuit. Although the law provides some limited exceptions, you likely must take action within that period. Otherwise, you could lose the right to recover compensation for your injuries and other damages. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after a car...
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