Virginia Workers’ Compensation: COVID-19
Virginia Workers’ Compensation: COVID-19 Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we are all working hard to prevent exposure to the virus, the omicron variant is highly transmissible. If you are a front-line worker, it is often very difficult to avoid coming into contact with someone who has COVID. If you contract…
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Virginia School Mask Policies
In light of Virginia’s school mask policy change, we have included a list of school districts and their decisions on masking.
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Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in Your Virginia Accident Claim
Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in Your Virginia Accident Claim Recently, we have seen that texting while driving is a devastating and widespread problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that texting and other distracted driving activities kill more than 3,000 people each year. If you were injured in an accident in Virginia,…
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Virginia’s New Laws — January 2022
Virginia’s New Laws — January 2022 On January 1, 2022, new laws from the Virginia General Assembly went into effect addressing minimum wage, auto insurance coverage, and elections. Virginia New Laws — Minimum Wage On January 1st, Virginia’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour, up from the previous $9.50/hour. The minimum wage is set…
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Prince Andrew Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Prince Andrew Goes Forward Judge Lewis Kaplan, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York, ruled yesterday that the civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew for sexual abuse will go forward. The lawsuit filed by Virginia Guiffre claims the Prince sexually abused her when she was under 18 years of…
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Interstate 95 Multi-Vehicle Crash
Interstate 95 Multi-Vehicle Crash and Winter Driving Tips When unexpected bad weather strikes, hazardous road conditions frequently catch drivers off guard. That’s exactly what happened on January 3, 2022 as a snow and ice storm hit the Stafford County, Virginia, area as an Interstate 95 multi vehicle crash closed the interstate. The Virginia Department of…
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How to Get Property Damage Paid After a Car Accident?
How to Get Your Auto Property Damage Paid After An Accident? If your car was damaged in an automobile accident, you may be concerned about how you will get your car fixed and get the property damage paid by the insurance company. If the collision was not your fault, usually the insurance company insuring the…
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Getting Your Virginia Driver’s License Reinstated
Getting Your Virginia Driver’s License Reinstated If your Virginia driver’s license has been suspended, you may be eligible to get it reinstated. Requirements for driver’s license reinstatement vary depending on what information, fees, etc. are needed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Driver’s License Reinstatement Online In some instances, you may be able to…
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Can I Appeal My Personal Injury Verdict?
Can I Appeal My Personal Injury Verdict? While most personal injury cases settle without having to go to trial, a small portion end up in court in an attempt to get fair compensation for the plaintiff. Occasionally, the judge presiding over a jury trial may make a decision that substantially affects the outcome of the…
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Route 602 Rockingham County Crash
Speed and Rural Roads: Route 602 Rockingham County Crash The combination of speed and Virginia and West Virginia rural roads are a deadly combination. While census data shows that most Americans now live in cities and suburban areas, 60% of all motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. occur on rural roads. The Virginia State Police…
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