Motorcycle Accidents
Augusta County Virginia Motorcycle Accident The Virginia State Police is reporting a fatal motorcycle accident which occurred on July 3, 2020 in Augusta County just on Lyndhurst Road (Route 664). According to the press release from the State Police, Brandon Galloway...
Virginia Retirement System Disability
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY If you work for an employer such as a city, county, or town government, or a school system, or other entity that offers Virginia Retirement System Disability benefits, you may be able to retire on...
Low Impact Car Accidents
Can I Settle My Case if There Wasn't Much Damage to My Car? When you've been in a car accident that didn't cause much damage to your car, you might have a tough time working with the insurance adjuster. Many times, the insurance adjuster will want to give a lower...
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Virginia Workers' Compensation Hopefully, you will never be seriously injured at work. But if you are, here is a thorough guide to help guide you through the complex Virginia Workers' Compensation process. Virginia Workers'...
Long-Term Disability Own Occupation Provision
What Does "Own Occupation" Mean In Long-Term Disability? If you have long-term disability insurance, you might be familiar with the term "own occupation". Many long-term disability policies incorporate the "own occupation" into their policies. But what does this...
Working While On Long-Term Disability
Can I Work If I'm Getting Long-Term Disability Benefits? If you are receiving long-term disability benefits and you decide to try to work, your disability claim could be in jeopardy. Your long-term disability insurance company IS NOT YOUR FRIEND! In fact, your...
Rockingham and Augusta County Accidents Increase as State Opens Up
Auto Accidents in Rockingham and Augusta Counties Increase as the Commonwealth Opens for Business On Friday, May 15th, Virginians enjoyed a lessening of the stay at home restrictions to prevent COVID-19. While a lessening of the restrictions is likely good for...
Virginia Workers’ Compensation and Coronavirus
How Does Virginia Workers’ Comp Affect Workers Who Contract Coronavirus The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is proving to be a challenge for workers in many ways. Not only do workers have to worry about having reliable childcare, now the pandemic also raises the...
Worker’s Compensation Video – Winchester Attorney
Winchester Workers’ Compensation- Video Transcription Hi! My name is Bob Guntharp. I am attorney with the Ritchie Law Firm inWinchester, Virginia. I practice workers’ compensation law.It is interesting as we are making our way through this terrible COVID-19pandemic...
Nursing Home Requirements During COVID-19
Nursing Home Requirements During COVID-19 Even before the COVID-19 crisis, many nursing homes in U.S. were experiencing crises of their own caused by staffing as well as other issues. Recently, nursing home facilities in and around Charlottesville, Virginia,...
Coronavirus and Nursing Homes
Coronavirus and Nursing Homes As the coronavirus continues to plague nursing homes nationwide, the Virginia Department of Health has been monitoring the outbreak in Virginia's senior care facilities. In our local area, the Accordius Health facility in Harrisonburg as...
Nursing Homes Struggle To Control Coronavirus
Nursing Homes Struggle To Control Coronavirus Even before the novel coronavirus made its way to the United States, nursing homes in this country often struggled with trying to control infection outbreaks. Recently, health inspectors have given citations to nursing...