How to Know if You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Virginia and West Virginia Motorcycle Accidents When a motorcycle accident happens, injuries to the motorcycle rider can be severe. Because motorcyclists have minimal body protection in a wreck, motorcycle accident victims can sustain serious injuries in the blink of an eye. A motorcycle accident is often caused when passenger vehicle drivers fail to yield the…
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Pedestrian Fatalities On The Rise In Virginia
Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatalities On The Rise In Virginia Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise in Virginia. WHSV-TV3 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has gathered information from the Virginia DMV which reports that in 2018, 123 pedestrians died as a result of incidents where they were hit by a car as a…
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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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