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If someone asked you to think of dangerous jobs, what would you think of? Professional race car drivers? Search and rescue responders? Construction workers? You may be surprised to know that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in the...
Getting a charge of driving under the influence in Virginia is frightening. You may have a fear of how a conviction and license suspension might impact your ability to drive to work or to run required errands. A new law, Virginia Code § 18.2-270.1(C), now permits many...
If you work in Virginia and experience a compensable work-related injury or illness you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits can assist with medical expenses and wage loss. However, an injured...
We are pleased to announce the selection of four of our attorneys to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America! Dan Frankl has been recognized in the field of Litigation-Insurance. Tom Miller has been honored in the fields of Litigation-Insurance and Workers'...
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that as many as 20% of nurses who leave positions involving direct patient care do so because of the associated health risks like musculoskeletal disorders. From long hours walking, bending and standing...
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles rates all drivers to whom it has issued a driver’s license using a point system. Motorists start with a score, or point balance, of zero. Each year, they can earn one “safe driving point” by maintaining a clean record. On the...
The National Safety Council reports that in the United States a worker suffers a job-related injury or illness every seven seconds. From minor injuries like muscle sprains, strains and simple lacerations to sudden traumatic injuries on the job, employees working in a...
In Virginia, drivers who operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%, or who are under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug, or even a prescription drug to a degree that impairs their ability to drive safely, can be convicted of driving...
The impact of motorcycle collision can be devastating in may ways. Aside from the obvious and immediate impact of a collision, such as broken bones or other serious injury, these wrecks can lead to long-term challenges, such as financial problems. Managing financial...
Traffic citations happen to even the best Virginia driver, including profession drivers such as truckers and delivery personnel. The steps you take after a ticket is sued may determine how costly the infraction becomes. Remember, if you feel the officer issued a...
