Dealing with Underinsured Drivers in Virginia Car Accidents
Car accidents can turn your world upside down in an instant. Beyond the physical injuries and emotional trauma, victims often face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and property damage that can create overwhelming financial stress. When the at-fault driver carries insufficient insurance coverage to fully compensate you for your losses, the situation becomes even more…
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How Federal Safety Regulations Protect Victims In Virginia Truck Accidents
When a massive tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle on Virginia’s highways, the consequences are often devastating. The sheer size and weight difference between commercial trucks and cars means that even minor trucking accidents can result in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. What many accident victims don’t realize is that commercial trucking companies and their…
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What is Contributory Negligence in Virginia Accident Cases?
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Virginia, you may have heard the term “contributory negligence” mentioned by insurance companies or attorneys. This legal doctrine can have a significant impact on your ability to recover compensation for your injuries, and understanding how it works is crucial for anyone pursuing a personal injury claim in…
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How Protective Gear Impacts Your Virginia Motorcycle Accident Claim
When you’re involved in a motorcycle accident in Virginia, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Beyond dealing with injuries and medical bills, you’re likely wondering how various factors might affect your ability to recover compensation. One question that frequently arises is whether wearing or not wearing protective gear will impact your claim. At Ritchie Law Firm,…
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Can Your Employer Fire You for Filing a Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim?
If you’ve been injured at work in Virginia, you might hesitate to file a workers’ compensation claim out of fear that your employer will retaliate against you. This concern is understandable – after all, you need your job to support yourself and your family. However, understanding your rights under Virginia law can help you make…
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What To Do When the Other Driver Lies About Your Car Accident in Virginia
Getting into a car accident is stressful enough without having to deal with the other driver fabricating the truth about what happened. Unfortunately, this scenario plays out more often than you might think across Virginia’s roads. When someone lies about the circumstances of your accident, it can feel overwhelming and unfair, but you’re not powerless…
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Most Important Steps After a Hit and Run in Virginia
Most Important Steps to Take After a Hit and Run in Virginia Hit and run car accidents are frustrating and much more than an inconvenience. But, if you were injured in a hit and run, the aftermath can be devastating. If you’ve been injured in a hit and run accident, the most important things to…
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Intersection Collisions
Intersection Accidents: Proving Fault When the Light Turns Red Have you been injured in an intersection crash? Intersection accidents are among the most challenging when it comes to proving who was at fault. Insurance companies are quick to deny responsibility, and the absence of solid evidence can hurt your chances of getting the compensation you…
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Workers’ Compensation From Amazon
What You Should Know About an Amazon Workers’ Comp Claim Amazon is the largest online retailer in the United States. The appeal of Amazon is the ease of home bound ordering and quick delivery of its products. But, in many instances, Amazon’s speedy delivery comes at a very high human cost. Injuries sustained by Amazon…
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Farm Vehicle Accidents
Know When to Hire a Farm Vehicle Accident Lawyer Every summer, farmers take to the roadways to tend to the crops they have planted to feed us. Their jobs are essential. The presence of cattle and other animals on rural roads can lead to accidents involving heavy farm vehicles, creating dangerous situations for both drivers…
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