2021 Virginia New Laws Update
2021 Virginia New Laws Update Below is a detailed listing of the 2021 Virginia New Laws Update. Of particular interest are the following new laws: Holding A Cell Phone While Driving As a result of an increase in crashes involving inattentive drivers, the Virginia...
Will You Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits?
Will You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? If you can't work because of a physical or mental condition, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. But, before you will be awarded benefits, you must prove to the Social Security...
How Long Will It Take To Get A Social Security Disability Hearing?
How Long Will It Take To Get A Social Security Disability Hearing? If you have applied for Social Security Disability or are thinking about applying, you probably have many questions about the process. One of the questions you are likely asking is how long will it...
How Do I File For Social Security Disability?
How Do I File For Social Security Disability? If you have a medical or psychological condition and are not able to work because of it, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. If you're thinking of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you...
I Can’t Work But My Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied
I Can't Work But My Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied. The Decision Makes No Sense. We hear this all the time from our clients . . . "There's no way I can work, but Social Security Disability denied by claim." They tell us that the decision just doesn't...
COVID Vaccine: Adverse Reaction Compensation Program
COVID Vaccine: Adverse Reaction Compensation Program As the U.S. is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and the COVID vaccine distribution has begun, it appears that severe adverse reactions to the vaccine have been rare. The Ritchie Law Firm encourages...
My Job Aggravated A Pre-Existing Condition
What To Do If Your Job Causes An Aggravation Of A Pre-Existing Condition It is rare to find a worker who has never had any prior injuries, whether those were caused at work or off the job. Many times, a worker with a bad back or other type of injury can experience an...
Giving Notice After a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Injury
How To Give Notice To Your Employer After a Virginia Workers' Compensation Injury After you've been injured on the job in Virginia, you will probably be thinking mostly about going to the doctor and recovering from your injury. In addition to recovery, the injured...
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Basics with Bob Guntharp
Workers' Compensation - Video Transcription I’m Bob Guntharp. I’m an attorney with the Ritchie Law Firm. I have over 30 years of experience practicing law. I want to talk to you today about workers’ compensation. Workers’ Compensation is a complex and rule driven area...
Protect Our Highway Workers!
Why Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Workers Have Such Tough Jobs There is no doubt that highway workers have very dangerous jobs. Whether it's the highway safety patrol or roadway construction workers, crashes involving these workers have been climbing in...
Has The Insurance Company Ghosted You? Are They Stonewalling?
What To Do When You Think the Insurance Company Has Ghosted You Or Is Stonewalling? Does it seem like the insurance company is dragging its feet on your personal injury claim? If so, your adjuster might be trying to stonewall you. This means that the insurance...
Common Insurance Adjuster Ploys
Common Insurance Adjuster Ploys You Need To Watch Out For Insurance claims adjusters use many games to try to get quick settlements. These quick settlements are a ploy to give the injured person less than what he or she is entitled to receive. Here are a few of the...