How a Wrongful Death Claim Works
If a close relative of yours has passed away due to another person’s negligence or misconduct, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. If successful, the damages you receive can cover everything from funeral expenses to loss of companionship....
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What to Do if You’ve Been Hurt at Work
In most states, workers’ comp provides health care and wage replacement benefits to anyone who gets hurt on the job. However, even if you’re entitled to benefits, your actions in the immediate aftermath of an accident can have a significant impact on your...
read moreCrash Kills Prominent Veteran
From the Winchester Star -- WINCHESTER — Jimmy Kilbourne Sr., a former Winchester Regional Airport Authority member and prominent area veteran, was killed along with his son-in-law Michael Mercer in a head-on car crash on Papermill Road about 6:35 p.m. Saturday....
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What to Ask Your Accident Lawyer After Getting Injured
Premises Liability Any time you visit someone else’s property, whether it’s public or private, you have the right to be kept out of danger. Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises free of hazards that could put others in harm’s way. If...
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5 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring Them
Recovering damages for the injuries you’ve suffered due to someone else’s negligence can be quite a challenge. This makes it crucial to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you through the claims process. However, choose your legal representation wisely,...
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Why Should You Hire a Social Security Lawyer?
If you are seeking Social Security disability benefits, hiring a Social Security lawyer is a wise move. Navigating the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability claims process often leaves applicants frustrated and without the benefits they deserve....
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What Is a Valid Wrongful Death Claim?
After the death of a loved one, no amount of money can fill the void left behind. However, if your loss was caused by the negligence, carelessness, or wrongful acts of another individual, a wrongful death claim can help you find financial stability and...
read moreBerkeley County, West Virginia, Tractor Trailer Crash
A Berkeley County man died on July 27, 2017 as a result of injuries he sustained following a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 just south of Martinsburg, WV. The tractor trailer struck the car after traveling across the grass median of the highway from the...
read moreI had a work injury. What should I do first?
Work Injury? . . . First things first If you have a work injury, the very first thing you need to do is to report your injury. As soon as possible, give written notice to your supervisor or someone in a supervisory position. In the notice, explain when and how the...
read moreDangerous Devices — IVC Filters
WARNING!! The Ritchie Law Firm is investigating claims against C.R. Bard, Inc. (“Bard”) and Cook Medical (“Cook”) regarding defective inferior vena cava (“IVC”) filters. IVC filters are small, spider-like surgical implants that are placed in the inferior vena cava to...
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