Virginia Workers’ Compensation: What’s Important?
VIRGINIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION: WHAT'S IMPORTANT? In Virginia, workers' compensation claims are overseen and regulated by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. If you've been injured on the job, there are some important things you need to know to help avoid...
Route 257 Rockingham County Accident: The Importance of Seat Belt Usage
Route 257 Rockingham County Accident: The Importance of Seat Belt Usage One of the most important choices that drivers and passengers can make is to use their seat belts while operating or riding in a vehicle. Recently, many drivers in the United States are...
Most Dangerous Roads in Page County
Most Dangerous Roads In Page County Traffic safety researchers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have known for a long time that the majority of fatal crashes occur on rural roads. While recent studies have shown many of the differences between...
Benefits For Children With Disabilities
Benefits For Children With Disabilities If you have a child whom you believe may be disabled, you may find that he or she is entitled to Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. There are three different kinds of...
Navigating Icy Roads: Interstate 64/Afton Mountain Crash
Navigating Icy Roads: Interstate 64/Afton Mountain Crash It seems that winter may have arrived early to Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. When unexpected bad weather strikes, hazardous road conditions frequently catch drivers off guard. What are the best...
How Do I Calculate Average Weekly Wage: Virginia Workers’ Compensation
How Do I Calculate Average Weekly Wage: Virginia Workers' Compensation Been injured on the job? Confused by all the legal terms and paperwork you need to complete? Trying to figure out your Average Weekly Wage (AWW) and have no idea what you're doing? Here is a...
Most Dangerous Roads in Frederick County
Most Dangerous Roads In Frederick County (Photo courtesy of "The Royal Examiner) The United States road safety agency recently reported that, in 2018, traffic deaths fell by a small amount for the second straight year. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Red Tape
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Red Tape Are you stuck in the red tape of the Virginia Retirement System? Think you are entitled to VRS Disability but can't get anywhere with the VRS appeals system? You NEED a lawyer to help you with your appeal. VRS Disability...
Do You Have Info On Harrisonburg Hit And Run?
Do You Have Info On Harrisonburg Hit and Run? On August 14, 2019, a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in the 700 block of Vine Street in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. The...
Most Dangerous Roads In Albemarle County
Most Dangerous Roads In Albemarle County (Photo courtesy of Albemarle County Community Development) The United States road safety agency recently reported that, in 2018, traffic deaths fell by a small amount for the second straight year. The National Highway Traffic...
Think Your National Disability Lawyer Is Going To Help You?
Think Your National Disability Lawyer Is Going to Help You? We are constantly getting calls from potential clients who have used one of the national disability law firms to help with their disability cases. Why do they call the Ritchie Law Firm after using a national...
Can I Change My Workers’ Comp Doctor?
If you've been injured on the job, your employer is required to give you a list of at least 3 doctors that you can choose from to get medical treatment. If your employer gives you a list of doctors, you are required to select one from the list. However, if your...