Virginia Workers’ Compensation: Talking to Your Doctor
What to Tell Your Doctor about Your Work Injury If you’ve been injured on the job and are trying to get workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia, talking to your doctor throughout your treatment will be very important. There are several important pieces of information your doctor will need to help protect an injured workers Virginia…
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Car Accident on Private Property
How to Deal with a Car Accident that Happens on Private Property If you’ve been injured in an car accident on private property, such as in a parking lot accident, you may find it difficult to get a recovery for your property damage and injuries. This is because police officers usually do not come to…
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Fatal Crash Rockingham County
Fatal Crash Rockingham County, Route 33 The Virginia State Police is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Rockingham County which occurred on October 1, 2022 at the intersection of Route 33 and Indian Trail Road. Police say that the driver of a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling west on Route 33 when he…
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Can I Get Pain And Suffering For My Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim?
Can I Get Pain and Suffering for My Workers’ Comp Claim? What is Pain and Suffering in Workers’ Comp? After getting hurt on the job, you may experience weeks, months, and even years of pain. So, it’s only natural that you would want to know if you can get pain and suffering for workers’ comp…
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Route 50 Frederick County, Virginia: Wrong Way Accident
Route 50 Wrong Way Accident Fatal Car Accident Winchester VA Yesterday Virginia State Police are reporting that two people died in a wrong way accident on Route 50 in Frederick County, Virginia, on Thursday night, September 29. Fatal Crash: Route 50 Frederick County Route 50 Traffic Accident Yesterday According to reports, Jerry Burke, 85 of…
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Route 340 Page County 5 Car Accident
5 Vehicle Crash in Page County at the Intersection of Route 340 and Compton Hollow Road The Virginia State Police is investigating a 5 car crash in Page County which occurred on September 21, 2022 at around 3:15 p.m. Reports are indicating that a New Jersey driver of a Honda Pilot swerved to the left…
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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune Linked to Cancer Officials are reporting that from 1953 to 1987, the Camp Lejeune water supply may have been contaminated with certain chemicals that can cause very serious health conditions, such as cancer. Early History: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination One of Camp Lejeune’s own regulations in existence as early…
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Virginia Wrongful Death: Who Can Bring a Claim?
Beneficiaries of Virginia Wrongful Death Claims In Virginia, a wrongful death claim may be brought if the death of a person is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another. The wrongful death claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. The personal representative may be named in the deceased’s…
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How to Handle a Non-Reportable Car Accident?
What is a Non-Reportable Accident in Virginia? Not all accidents are required to be reported to the police. In fact, depending on the state in which you live, there are usually minimum amounts of damage to require reporting. Additionally, in Virginia, accidents on private property are usually considered non-reportable. If you’re in a minor car…
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What You Should Know About Auto Accidents in Construction Zones
What to do if You’re Injured in an Auto Accident in a Construction Zone? According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, there were 4,854 construction zone accidents in Virginia in 2021. This number represents a 41% increase from 2020. Out of the nearly 5,000 construction zone accidents, there were also 1,861 injuries in work zone…
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