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...
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...
Spine and Soft Tissue Injuries
I Hurt My Back or Neck In a Car Accident Back and neck injuries, or injuries to the spine and surrounding soft tissues are common after a car accident or other accident. Even though these injuries are often very painful, it can be difficult to describe the source of...
Augusta County To Reduce Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Augusta County Is Reducing The Amount They Pay Their Injured Employees According to The News Virginian, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors recently voted to approve an update to Augusta County's current workers' compensation policy. Previously, the County had...
Intersection Collisions
Intersection Accidents: Red Light Warning? If you've been involved in an accident in an intersection, you need to be very careful in dealing with the insurance company. Many times, it can be very difficult to prove liability with an intersection accident. Here's why:...
How Much Is a Rear-End Car Accident Worth?
How Much Is A Rear-End Car Accident Worth? Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents. Many rear-end auto accidents happen when a vehicle is waiting in traffic, waiting to turn left or right, or waiting for a light to change. So, how much...
Legalization Of Marijuana In Virginia
What Does Virginia's Marijuana Decriminalization Mean? Beginning July 1, 2020, a new law in Virginia reduced penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation. This means that there can be no arrests and no criminal...
How to Get Mileage from Your Workers’ Comp Claim
How Do I Get My Mileage Reimbursement From Virginia Workers' Compensation? In Virginia, injured workers can be reimbursed for their travel expenses for trips to their medical and therapy appointments. If the workers' comp insurance company hasn't accepted your claim...