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ROANOKE, VA. —- Tragically, 13 people were the victims of fatal traffic accidents over Labor Day Weekend in Virginia, according to an article today from the Roanoke Times, which reported that “half of the traffic crashes involved motorcycles, in which…

Offered Settlement After a Roanoke Car Accident? If you’ve been in a car accident in Roanoke, you might be in pain, which makes it hard or impossible to do your job. You could also have a stack of medical bills,…

Is Virginia a No-Fault State for Car Accidents? No. Virginia is an at-fault state for personal injury claims like car accidents. This means that the at-fault driver or their insurance carrier should be responsible for the other party’s damages (and…

Workplace Violence Everyone deserves to feel safe at work, but unfortunately, sometimes this does not happen. If you have experienced workplace violence, you may have been physically injured, emotionally traumatized, or concerned about future violence. You should know that you…

Incorrect Diagnoses Made in Emergency Room Going to the emergency room is usually an unpleasant experience, but a wrong diagnosis can add stress and delay treatment. In some cases, a misdiagnosis could even lead to permanent damage or a fatal…

Virginia Governor Signs VCDPA Amendment Bills into Law  The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) was established to address consumer privacy issues and concerns, including the use and storage of customer data by businesses. Included in the law are a…

Does Workers Compensation Cover Assault, Battery, and Other Workplace Attacks?  As usual the answer is not a simple yes or no on whether an attack on you during work hours will be considered compensable under workers compensation laws. In some…

Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Workers’ Comp in Virginia?  The common question of whether undocumented immigrant workers are entitled to benefits under Virginia Workers Compensation Act is a common question. Undocumented workers are eligible for some workers’ compensation benefits, but not…

Medical Bill Debt Collection Practices  Medical debt can happen to anyone at any time. No one ever plans to get sick and require an expensive treatment they cannot afford, but it does happen. As a result, people often have questions…

What is Contributory Negligence in Virginia? Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine used as a defense in personal injury lawsuits in Virginia. While the majority of States use comparative negligence principles, Virginia is a pure contributory negligent State. As a…