The Rising Numbers of Truck Accidents
Why Are There So Many Truck Accidents? Fatal truck accidents are far too common in the United States. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, on average, a truck accident fatality occurs approximately 11 times every day. The result is a...
How Do I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim in Virginia?
File Virginia Workers' Comp Claim If you’ve been injured on the job in Virginia, you may be eligible to file a Virginia workers’ compensation claim to get your medical bills and lost wages paid. However, there are some things injured workers must do to file Virginia...
Understanding the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations
What is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations? If you've been injured in a car accident, your primary focus on is recovering from your injuries. But, besides dealing with your personal injuries, figuring out how to pay your medical expenses and get your...
Is There Any Difference Between a Tractor Trailer Accident and a Car Accident?
Differences Between Tractor Trailer and Passenger Car Accidents If you do any amount of traveling, you have likely driven on the interstates in Virginia or West Virginia. And, if you drive on the interstates, it's a safe bet that you've seen a multitude of tractor...
How to Know if You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Virginia and West Virginia Motorcycle Accidents When a motorcycle accident happens, injuries to the motorcycle rider can be severe. Because motorcyclists have minimal body protection in a wreck, motorcycle accident victims can sustain serious injuries in the blink of...
Pedestrian Fatalities On The Rise In Virginia
Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatalities On The Rise In Virginia Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise in Virginia. WHSV-TV3 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has gathered information from the Virginia DMV which reports that in 2018, 123 pedestrians died...
Determining Fault in a Tractor Trailer Accident
Fault in Tractor Trailer Accident Because tractor trailer companies usually hire teams of highly paid attorneys to defend them in instances where there is an accident, determining fault in a tractor trailer accident can be tricky. Fortunately, commercial truck...
Can I Change Jobs While on Workers’ Comp?
Can I Change Jobs While on Virginia Workers Comp? If you've been injured on the job, you may be considering the possibility of moving forward and changing jobs. You may be thinking of looking for work with less demanding physical requirements. Or, you may be seeking a...
Settle Your Car Accident Claim
How To Settle Your Car Accident Claim If you’ve been injured in a car accident, dealing with insurance companies can be a very stressful experience. Read on to find out more about the car accident insurance claims process and how you can settle your car accident...
Accident in My Personal Vehicle on Company Time?
When Is My Employer Liable for My Car Accident Damages? Wondering how to handle an accident in your personal vehicle on company time? The answer to this question often requires some information gathering and analysis to determine whether an employer is liable for...
What is Emotional Distress in Car Accidents?
Can You Get Compensation for Emotional Distress after a Car Accident? Many times the emotional distress an injured person suffers after a car accident can cause more long-term damage than the physical injuries. Many physical injuries, such as broken bones and soft...
What to do in a Hit and Run with a Tractor Trailer?
What Can You Do if a Truck Leaves the Scene of a Crash? If you've been the victim of a hit and run with a tractor trailer, you know that it is a scary experience. Due to the size of large commercial trucks, any crash involving those vehicles can be devastating and...
