How To Vote In Virginia
How To Vote In Virginia Virginians, make your voices heard this election day! Here are some of the new rules about how to vote in Virginia for the upcoming presidential election on November 3, 2020 and beyond: Election day is now a state holiday in Virginia Effective...
Don’t Cross A Double Solid Yellow Line: Route 262 Accident
Don't Cross A Double Solid Yellow Line: Route 262 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 clear, DO...
Why Are There So Many Trucks On Interstate 81?
Why Are There So Many Trucks On Interstate 81? Using large trucks to ship freight is an important part of our national economy. Without tractor trailers and large trucks, transportation of supplies to inland areas would be much more difficult. While Virginia's sea...
Most Dangerous Roads In Rockingham County
Most Dangerous Roads In Rockingham County As of August 10, 2020, there have been a total of 488 car crashes in Rockingham County so far in 2020 with 8 fatalities. Of those crashes, 137 involved injuries or fatalities. It appears that COVID-19 may have played a part...
Personal Injury During A Pandemic
How To Protect Your Personal Injury Claim During A Pandemic If you've been injured in a car accident or have another injury caused by the negligence of someone else, there are some steps you need to take during this uncertain time to protect yourself and your claim. ...
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...
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'...
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...