Determining Fault in a Tractor Trailer Accident
Fault in Tractor Trailer Accident Because tractor trailer companies usually hire teams of highly paid attorneys to defend them in instances where there is an accident, determining fault in a tractor trailer accident can be tricky. Fortunately, commercial truck accidents don’t happen nearly as frequently as the common fender bender, but the end results of…
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Can I Change Jobs While on Workers’ Comp?
Can I Change Jobs While on Virginia Workers Comp? If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be considering the possibility of moving forward and changing jobs. You may be thinking of looking for work with less demanding physical requirements. Or, you may be seeking a career change because you’re finding that your work…
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Settle Your Car Accident Claim
How To Settle Your Car Accident Claim If you’ve been injured in a car accident, dealing with insurance companies can be a very stressful experience. Read on to find out more about the car accident insurance claims process and how you can settle your car accident claim. What Does It Mean to Settle in a…
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Accident in My Personal Vehicle on Company Time?
When Is My Employer Liable for My Car Accident Damages? Wondering how to handle an accident in your personal vehicle on company time? The answer to this question often requires some information gathering and analysis to determine whether an employer is liable for accident related injuries and In Virginia, coverage for injuries sustained in a…
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What is Emotional Distress in Car Accidents?
Can You Get Compensation for Emotional Distress after a Car Accident? Many times the emotional distress an injured person suffers after a car accident can cause more long-term damage than the physical injuries. Many physical injuries, such as broken bones and soft tissue injuries can heal with time. But, emotional distress in car accidents can…
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What to do in a Hit and Run with a Tractor Trailer?
What Can You Do if a Truck Leaves the Scene of a Crash? If you’ve been the victim of a hit and run with a tractor trailer, you know that it is a scary experience. Due to the size of large commercial trucks, any crash involving those vehicles can be devastating and leave accident victims…
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Most Important Step After An Injury On The Job – Video
The First Thing You Should Do After A Job Injury Injury on the Job: Video Transcription I’m Mike Ritchie, a lawyer with the Ritchie Law Firm. In today’s video, I am talking about Virginia workers’ compensation cases. I am often asked, for someone who is injured on the job, what are some of the first…
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5 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring Them
5 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring Recovering damages for the injuries you’ve suffered due to someone else’s negligence can be quite a challenge. This makes it crucial to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you through the claims process. However, research personal injury attorneys carefully, as they will make all the difference…
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How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
Can You Afford to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer? One of the questions we hear frequently from callers who have been injured is “how much does a personal injury lawyer cost?” The callers often have been jerked around by the insurance company and are desperate to know whether they can afford to hire a personal…
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Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition?
Virginia Workers’ Comp for Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition In Virginia, if an employee suffers an injury that causes an aggravation of a pre-existing condition, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. An employer takes the employee as it finds them. This means that if an employee with a pre-existing condition works for the employer,…
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