How a Wrongful Death Claim Works
What It Takes to Win a Wrongful Death Case If a loved one has passed away due to another person’s negligence or misconduct, you may be entitled to a monetary recovery through a wrongful death claim. If successful, the damages you receive may cover everything from...
Are Motorcycle Helmets Required in Virginia?
Navigating Virginia Law: Are Motorcycle Helmets Required in Virginia? Are motorcycle helmets required in Virginia? Virginia law requires both riders and passengers to wear appropriately certified helmets. At the Ritchie Law Firm, we represent hundreds of clients...
Mental Health Disorders in Virginia Workers Compensation
Navigating Mental Health Disorders in Virginia Workers Compensation: Know Your Rights and Benefits Trying to determine your eligibility for coverage for mental health disorders in Virginia workers compensation can be complex. Depending on the circumstances of the...
Bobtailing in Tractor Trailer Accidents
Understanding Bobtailing in Tractor Trailer Accidents: Risks and Prevention Strategies Bobtailing occurs when a tractor trailer driver operates the semi truck cab portion without the attached trailer. At the Ritchie Law Firm, we frequently see bobtailing in tractor...
Not Happy With Car Accident Settlement?
Feeling Shortchanged? Steps to Take If You're Not Happy with Car Accident Settlement If you’re not happy with car accident settlement offer, you may be wondering what you can do about it. In this article, we dive into the reasons why car accident settlements sometimes...
Chronic Pain After a Virginia Work Injury
Managing Chronic Pain After a Virginia Work Injury Struggling with chronic pain after a Virginia work injury can disrupt your life and work. This article provides you with strategies to obtain proper medical treatment to help manage the pain, help with navigating the...
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
Understanding Federal Taxes: Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable in 2024? Are you wondering, “is a personal injury settlement taxable?” Many people want to know if their personal injury settlement will affect their taxes? Simply put, most settlements for physical...
Virginia Uber Accident Lawyer
What to do After a Virginia Uber Accident? Recently, there has been in increase in popularity of ridesharing apps, like Uber and Lyft. "Ubering" has become an easy and accessible way to access transportation in many areas of Virginia. But what happens if an Uber...
When is it Legal to Pass on Right?
When is Passing a Car on the Right Legal? We see it happen all the time. Someone passes us in the right lane on the interstate or other highway, and we wonder if passing on the right is legal in Virginia. Or, we've been behind slower drivers who are traveling in the...
Is There a Connection Between Carpal Tunnel and Car Accidents?
Can Car Accidents Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that often occurs with repetitive stress or repetitive motion of the hand and wrist area. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by trauma to the wrist and hand area, such as when...
I Was Hit by an Uninsured Driver. What Can I Do?
What To Do When You're Hit By Uninsured Driver? If you've been injured in a car accident caused by an uninsured driver, you are probably concerned about who will pay your medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. While motorists in Virginia are required to show...
Is it Legal to Cross Double Yellow Lines?
Double Yellow Line: What to Know & What Not to Do Wondering whether it's legal to cross double yellow lines on a highway or other roadway? In this article we'll explain what you need to know about a double yellow line in Virginia and give you tips for what to do...
