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Congratulations to our partner Dale Webb, who successfully obtained a lifetime award of workers’ compensation permanency benefits under Virginia Code Section 65.2-503(C) for an employee who sustained serious injuries when he fell from a roof while performing his job....
If you are like most people in Virginia, you give little if any thought to the risks you face of sustaining a fall as you go about your daily activities. But whether from an uneven sidewalk, a wet grocery store floor, a parking lot car curb or numerous other hidden...
Few things may make your heart beat faster than getting pulled over by the police officer who announces, “I got you on radar doing ___ miles over the speed limit.” (Fill in your own blank.) Then the officer writes you a speeding ticket, or worse, a criminal charge for...
You may never really think about your insurance coverage in Virginia except when you are renewing your policy or buying a new policy. However, have you checked out your coverage and really thought about whether or not it is enough? Car accidents can be incredibly...
With the formation of a new task force that the governor called into existence with an executive order late last year, Virginia state lawmakers have made highway safety a major focus. A recent effort to ban cell phone use in vehicles failed last week due to lack of...
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Virginia, you could be subject to a range of serious punishments. Along with potentially causing a devastating crash, DUI charges are also associated with legal repercussions, some of which can have an...
If you get hurt on the job, you can apply for workers’ compensation to pay for your medical bills or to compensate you while you take time off work to recover from your injuries. The process sounds simple and straightforward. Unfortunately for many injured employees...
There are many ways in which people are injured due to the negligence of others, from reckless driving to defective products. However, slip-and-fall accidents are especially problematic. These slip incidents can take place in all sorts of locations. Whether someone...
You may have a school zone near you that you must pass on your way to work or some other engagement. While you are always a safe driver, one morning you are pulled over by a Virginia police officer and given a ticket for speeding in a school zone. You may ask, what...
Weather can lead to a crash in many ways, from slippery road conditions due to ice, snow or rain to heavy winds that leave debris scattered across the road. Fog is another weather-related hazard that has to be taken into consideration, and some parts of the country...
