Virginia Personal Injury & Workers Compensation News

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) After A Car Or Work Accident

October 17, 2024
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What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. PTSD is one of several mental disorders that can develop after exposure to traumatic events. These traumatic events can be life-threatening, such as combat, natural disasters, car accidents, or sexual assault. During…

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Low settlement offer

5 Ways Insurance Adjusters Reduce The Value Of Your Claim

October 9, 2024
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5 Ways Insurance Adjusters Reduce the Value of Your Claim Adjusters at insurance companies get paid to deny or reduce the value of your injury claim.  That’s their job.  If you get an adjuster on your injury claim who does his or her job well, your claim will likely either be denied or you will…

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Medical expenses

Do I Have A Personal Injury Case?

October 1, 2024
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How to Know if You Should Pursue a Personal Injury Claim? It’s not surprising that a large percentage of injured people who call our law firm want to know whether or not they “have a case.” Whether they’ve been injured in a car accident, in a slip and fall, or because of a defective product,…

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Can I change my doctor

Can I Change My Workers’ Comp Doctor?

September 24, 2024
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Changing Doctors: Understanding Your Workers Comp Claim Understanding your workers’ compensation claim is crucial in navigating the complex process of changing doctors. A workers’ comp claim in Virginia is a basically a formal request made by an injured employee to receive financial support for medical bills and lost wages. This claim is the primary avenue…

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Big truck crashes

Big Truck Crashes

September 18, 2024
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Big Truck Accident Crashes The trucking industry serves as an important part of the growing U.S. economy.  It is also a necessary part of many businesses’ supply systems.  In fact, more than 70% of all freight in the U.S. is transported by trucks.  However, there have been growing concerns about the number of crashes involving…

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Injured

Injury on Someone Else’s Property

September 5, 2024
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What To Do After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property? If you’ve had an injury on someone else’s property, an understanding of Virginia premise liability law is crucial. Any time you visit someone else’s property, whether it’s public or private, you have the right to be kept out of danger. Property owners have a responsibility…

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What injuries are covered

What injuries are covered under Virginia Workers’ Comp?

August 28, 2024
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Complete Guide: What Injuries Are Covered Under Virginia Workers Compensation If you’ve been injured at work in Virginia, you might be wondering what injuries are covered under Virginia workers compensation. The types of injuries and conditions that qualify for compensation include accidental injuries and occupational diseases linked to the workplace. Understanding exactly what’s covered can…

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how to get full settlement

Car Accident In Virginia: How to Get Full Settlement Value?

August 21, 2024
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Car Accident Settlement in Virginia: How To Get Full Value? If you are a car accident victim, you might wonder whether you will ever get enough an auto accident settlement or car accident claims to keep you out of financial ruin. Understanding the car accident settlement process is crucial to getting full value. To make…

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How to apply for Disablity

How Do I File For Social Security Disability?

August 13, 2024
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How to Apply for Social Security Disability: A Comprehensive Guide Want to know how to apply for Social Security disability? If you have a medical or psychological condition and are not able to work because of it, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Additionally, individuals with disabilities or limited income, including…

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Apply for Disability

Common Mistakes In Applying for Social Security Disability

August 7, 2024
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7 Common Social Security Disability Application Mistakes The Social Security disability system, specifically Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), is rule-driven and can be complicated if you don’t know all the rules. Before you apply for Social Security disability, make sure you know the important guidelines so you don’t make the most common mistakes. You can…

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