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...
Most Dangerous Roads in Rockingham County
Most Dangerous Roads in Rockingham County Most Dangerous Roads -- 2017 Crashes In 2017, there were a total of 1,150 car crashes in Rockingham County. Of those 1150 crashes, there were many wrecks which caused injuries and ten fatalities. According to the Virginia...
Has Mutual Of Omaha Denied Your Disability Claim?
Has Mutual of Omaha Denied Your Disability Claim? Mutual of Omaha is one of the largest providers of long-term disability policies in the United States. They are also one of the worst when it comes to denying long-term disability claims. Mutual of Omaha handles...
Most Dangerous Roads in Warren County
Most Dangerous Roads in Warren County 2017 Crashes In 2017, Warren County saw a total of 587 car crashes. Of those 587 crashes, there were 165 wrecks which caused injuries and an additional 6 fatalities. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, a few...
Medical Bill Debt Collection Practices: UVA
Medical Bill Debt Collection Practices: UVA In light of the recent Washington Post article about UVA Health System's practice of suing thousands of patients, seizing paychecks and putting liens on homes, we wanted to offer some advice for getting your medical bills...
Keep The Peace With Pedestrians: Harrisonburg Pedestrian Accident
Keep Pedestrians Safe After Recent Harrisonburg Accident There are many occasions when drivers and pedestrians don't see "eye to eye." Sometimes, it's the pedestrian who steps out in front of an unsuspecting driver. Other times, it might be the driver who blows...
Think Your Long-Term Disability Policy Will Pay?
So You Think Your Long-Term Disability Policy Will Pay? Some employers offer long-term disability policies as part of a benefits package to their employees. Employees see those policies as a sort of safety net . . . something to fall back on if they are ever unable...
What injuries are covered under Virginia Workers’ Comp?
I’m Mike Ritchie, a lawyer with the Ritchie Law Firm. In today’s video, I am talking about Virginia workers’ compensation cases. I am often asked, for someone who is injured on the job, what injuries are covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation?Video...
Losing Control? Route 340 Rileyville VA And Kevin Hart
Losing control of a vehicle can lead to disaster on the roadways. A vehicle is a critical form of transportation for many. But, when the driver loses control, the car can be just as dangerous as a weapon. This article discusses losing control of a vehicle in light...
I’ve Been Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits
I've Been Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits Many employers offer long-term and/or short-term disability policies to their employees as part of their benefits package. Some employees, if even they know they have this coverage, think “this could come in handy some...
Most Important Step After An Injury On The Job – Video
The First Thing You Should Do After A Job InjuryVideo Transcription:I’m Mike Ritchie, a lawyer with the Ritchie Law Firm. In today’s video, I am talking about Virginia workers’ compensation cases. I am often asked, for someone who is injured on the job,...