Tractor Trailer Accident? Who’s Responsible?
If You've Been Involved In A Tractor Trailer Accident, Who Will Be Responsible And Who Will Pay Your Bills? An accident with a tractor trailer can mean devastating consequences if you are in a small vehicle competing with a much larger truck. If you've been injured...
7 Things Everyone Should Know About the Large Truck Crash Epidemic
This article explores recent statistics about large truck crashes in the United States. A large truck, for purposes of this article, is any medium or heavy truck, excluding buses and motor homes, with gross vehicle weight (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. The...
Workers’ Comp: Out of Work or Light-Duty?
What's the Difference Between Out of Work And On Light-Duty In Virginia Workers' Comp? If you've been injured on the job in Virginia, there's an important difference between being put totally out of work and light duty. In this article, we'll try to answer some of...
Farm Vehicle Accidents
Prevent Farm Vehicle Accidents This Summer: Safety Tips Every summer, farmers take to the roadways to tend to the crops they have planted to feed us. Their jobs are essential. When you are driving near farm land, it is important to understand how to prevent farm...
Personal Injury During A Pandemic
How To Protect Your Personal Injury Claim During A Pandemic If you've been injured in a car accident or have another injury caused by the negligence of someone else, there are some steps you need to take during this uncertain time to protect yourself and your claim. ...
Motorcycle Accidents
Augusta County Virginia Motorcycle Accident The Virginia State Police is reporting a fatal motorcycle accident which occurred on July 3, 2020 in Augusta County just on Lyndhurst Road (Route 664). According to the press release from the State Police, Brandon Galloway...
Virginia Retirement System Disability
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY If you work for an employer such as a city, county, or town government, or a school system, or other entity that offers Virginia Retirement System Disability benefits, you may be able to retire on...
Low Impact Car Accidents
Can I Settle My Case if There Wasn't Much Damage to My Car? When you've been in a car accident that didn't cause much damage to your car, you might have a tough time working with the insurance adjuster. Many times, the insurance adjuster will want to give a lower...
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Virginia Workers' Compensation Hopefully, you will never be seriously injured at work. But if you are, here is a thorough guide to help guide you through the complex Virginia Workers' Compensation process. Virginia Workers'...
Rockingham and Augusta County Accidents Increase as State Opens Up
Auto Accidents in Rockingham and Augusta Counties Increase as the Commonwealth Opens for Business On Friday, May 15th, Virginians enjoyed a lessening of the stay at home restrictions to prevent COVID-19. While a lessening of the restrictions is likely good for...
Virginia Workers’ Compensation and Coronavirus
How Does Virginia Workers’ Comp Affect Workers Who Contract Coronavirus The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is proving to be a challenge for workers in many ways. Not only do workers have to worry about having reliable childcare, now the pandemic also raises the...
Worker’s Compensation Video – Winchester Attorney
Winchester Workers’ Compensation- Video Transcription Hi! My name is Bob Guntharp. I am attorney with the Ritchie Law Firm inWinchester, Virginia. I practice workers’ compensation law.It is interesting as we are making our way through this terrible COVID-19pandemic...