Defective Military Earplug Lawsuits Ramping Up
Defective Military Earplug Lawsuits Defective military earplug lawsuits are ramping up. On June 12, 2019, two U.S. Marines, Dustin Fitzpatrick and Reynaldo Padilla, filed a product liability lawsuit against 3M Company and Aearo Technologies, LLC, indicating that the...
Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County Workers’ Compensation
Public Safety Workers Are the Most Frequently Injured in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County A May 19, 2019 article in the News Leader reports that our city and county public safety workers are among the workers who experience the highest rate of on the job...
$2 Million Dollar Settlement in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Tractor Trailer Accident
$2 Million Settlement in Harrisonburg Tractor Trailer Accident Case Crash Details The Ritchie Law Firm represented a Maryland resident who was traveling north on Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, after visiting a relative at James Madison University. Traffic...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
As summer approaches and the weather turns warmer, drivers may encounter an increased number of bicyclists and pedestrians in crosswalks and on roadways. Be aware of Virginia's laws regarding bicyclists and pedestrians as you drive this summer. The Virginia Division...
HIGHWAY HAZARDS AHEAD!
Spring Driving Dangers You Need to Know About NOW Spring not only brings warmer weather but also a whole host of driving dangers that you should be aware of to stay safe. Rain and fog as well as increased pedestrian and animal activity make spring driving especially...
What Does A Free Consultation Really Mean Anyway?
What do I get with a free consultation? Many law firms claim to offer a “free consultation.” But not every law firm’s definition of “free consultation” is the same. In fact, what this offering entails often varies widely from one law firm to another. Some firms...
Interstate 81 — Higher Taxes for Needed Improvements
Interstate 81 Improvements Come with Tax Increases The 2019 Legislative Session of the Virginia General Assembly recently ended and of notable interest was the adoption of a plan to fund improvements to Interstate 81. Concerns over the Interstate’s reliability and...
Virginia Driver’s License Reinstatement
Virginia Driver's License Reinstatement ******This Bill passed the Virginia Legislature and will take effect on July 1, 2019. For information on Virginia driver's license reinstatement and how you can get your driver's license reinstated, read our article here. On...
Getting Your Car Repaired — Part 2
What If My Car Is Totaled? In some cases, especially with older cars, the cost of repairs will exceed the fair market value of your car. In such instances, the insurance carrier is only required to pay the actual cash value of the car on the open market, not what you...
Crash Kills Prominent Veteran
From the Winchester Star -- WINCHESTER — Jimmy Kilbourne Sr., a former Winchester Regional Airport Authority member and prominent area veteran, was killed along with his son-in-law Michael Mercer in a head-on car crash on Papermill Road about 6:35 p.m. Saturday....
Why Should You Hire a Social Security Lawyer?
Social Security Disability Attorney: Should You Hire One? If you are seeking Social Security disability benefits, hiring a Social Security lawyer is a wise move. Navigating the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability claims process often leaves applicants...
