Virginia Workers’ Compensation with Al Inigo
Virginia Workers’ Comp with Al Inigo Video Transcript Hi, my name is Al Inigo. I’m an attorney with the Ritchie Law Firm, and I’m here to answer questions that you may have after being hurt at work. The first thing that you should do if you are injured on the job is to let your…
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Mike Ritchie Quoted On Unagi Scooters Blog
Mike Ritchie Quoted On Unagi Scooters Blog Attorney Mike Ritchie was quoted in an article posted on the Unagi Scooters blog titled The Comprehensive Guide to Electric Scooter Laws. According to Mike Ritchie, Partners at Ritchie Law Firm, Virginia’s newly enacted electric scooter laws require that scooters must weigh less than 100 pounds and move…
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Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer
Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Hi, I’m Mike Ritchie with the Ritchie Law Firm. Today, we’re talking about big truck wrecks. Over the past 10 years, there’s been a 52% increase in the number of big truck wrecks in the United States. This increase is staggering since wrecks involving large trucks often result in catastrophic…
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Common Mistakes in Appealing Your Disability Denial
Common Mistakes in Appealing Your Disability Denial If your initial Social Security Disability application was denied, DON’T GIVE UP!! Most initial Social Security disability applications are denied. In fact, Social Security only approves about 30% of all initial disability applications. But, it’s important to note that a larger number of appealed claims are approved each…
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Big Truck Accidents
I’m Mike Ritchie with the Ritchie Law Firm. Today, I want to talk about big truck accidents. Accidents involving large trucks and 18 wheelers are different than car accidents. In fact, they are much worse. Large trucks and tractor trailers are very heavy and take a long time to stop when traveling at high speeds. …
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6 Secrets Social Security Doesn’t Want You To Know
6 Things That Social Security Disability Doesn’t Want You To Know About Proving You’re Disabled Many people try to handle their Social Security disability claims on their own and are surprised when the Social Security Administration says their claim doesn’t meet the necessary standards. Here is an important list of 6 secrets Social Security doesn’t…
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The Size Of Your Car Affects Your Injuries In An Accident
The Size of Your Car Affects Your Injuries In An Accident Recently, a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that women drive smaller, lighter vehicles more frequently than men. The report shows that women’s choice of these vehicles plays a large role in women suffering more serious injuries in accidents than…
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Will You Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits?
Will You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? If you can’t work because of a physical or mental condition, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. But, before you will be awarded benefits, you must prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are “disabled.” To prove disability, you must meet the…
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How Long Will It Take To Get A Social Security Disability Hearing?
How Long Will It Take To Get A Social Security Disability Hearing? If you have applied for Social Security Disability or are thinking about applying, you probably have many questions about the process. One of the questions you are likely asking is how long will it take to get a Social Security Disability hearing. Generally…
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I Can’t Work But My Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied
I Can’t Work But My Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied. The Decision Makes No Sense. We hear this all the time from our clients . . . “There’s no way I can work, but Social Security Disability denied by claim.” They tell us that the decision just doesn’t make any sense to them. This…
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