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,...
Don’t Cross A Double Solid Yellow Line: Route 259 Accident
Don't Cross A Double Solid Yellow Line to Pass: Route 259 Head-On Crash While most drivers understand pavement markings used on streets and highways, some combinations of lines and colors can be confusing. But, when it comes to double solid yellow lines, let's be...
The Rising Numbers of Truck Accidents
Why So Many Truck Accidents Fatal truck accidents are far too common in the United States. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, on average, a truck accident fatality occurs approximately 11 times every day. The result is a staggering 4,000...
Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation
How Medical Marijuana Might Affect Workers' Compensation Policies Workers' compensation insurance providers may have to start facing up to the possibility that they will eventually have to pay for medical marijuana pain treatments for their injured workers. Because...
Medical Marijuana in Virginia
Medical Marijuana in Virginia In March, 2019, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill to expand Virginia's medical marijuana program. This new bill allows Virginians to purchase regulated products which use CBD and THC parts of marijuana in its formulas....
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Questions and Answers
Virginia Workers' Compensation Questions and Answers If you've been injured on the job, you may find that the Virginia Workers' Compensation system can be a complex and confusing process. Following all the deadlines and rules of the Virginia Workers' Compensation...
Big Truck Crashes
Big Truck Crashes The trucking industry serves as an important part of the growing U.S. economy. It is also a necessary part of many businesses' supply systems. In fact, more than 70% of all freight in the U.S. is transported by trucks. However, recently there have...
2019 Virginia New Laws Update
2019 Virginia New Laws Update Below are several of the new laws that went into effect on July 1, 2019 in Virginia. Of particular interest are the following: Parking for Disabled HB 2805 (LaRock) • Prohibits parking any vehicle in any striped access aisle adjacent to...
Accidents Involving Tractor Trailers Are Devastating
Accidents Involving Tractors Trailers Are Devastating Weight and Size of Tractor Trailers When it comes to weight and size, tractor trailers have obvious size difference when compared to the typical passenger car. In most cases, it is these differences that cause the...
Drowsy Driving, How To Protect Yourself: Luray Rt 211 West Crash
How To Protect Yourself From Drowsy Driving: Luray Route 211 West Crash Recently, we have seen drowsy driving emerging as a major problem in the United States. Alarmingly, the risks and dangers of drowsy driving as well as the tragic results are devastating. ...
$2.725 Million Recovered By Virginia Truck Accident Lawyers
$2.725 Million Dollars Recovered for Brain Injury By A Virginia Truck Accident Lawyers *********For purposes of confidentiality, the real names of the parties have been omitted. However, this lawsuit was filed the Virginia truck accident lawyers of the Ritchie Law...