Charlotte And Richmond Personal Injury Law Blog
What should I know about workers’ compensation in Virginia?
If you get an injury at work, you may be able to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. Virginia law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance if they regularly employ more than two full-time or part-time employees, including subcontractors. The...
Construction zones pose risk to drivers
Drivers in Virginia and North Carolina may consider construction zones to be a nuisance, but these work zones can be quite dangerous for both workers and vehicle operators. To keep everyone safe, drivers should understand the risks involved and follow certain safety...
Does Virginia require uninsured motorist coverage?
The ordeal of going through an automobile accident is bad enough with property damage and possibly life-changing injuries to deal with, but it gets even worse when you find out the other party did not even possess liability insurance to cover your damages. The problem...
What are the different types of disability benefits in Virginia?
If you suffer an injury on the job in Virginia, your employer likely has workers' compensation coverage to help you out. Workers' compensation assists you by offering payment for medical expenses and lost wages. There are different categories of claims in this system....
Denied for SSDI? Know your appeal rights
If the Social Security Administration denied your application for Social Security Disability income, you have the right to appeal the agency's decision. In fact, many who are eligible for benefits do not receive approval when they first apply. Take these steps to file...
Crash claims lives of North Carolina father, 2 children
A woman flying with her newborn child from her former residence in North Carolina to her new home in Colorado received horrible news when she reached the ground. Her husband and two of their other children, en route to Colorado by van, lost their lives in a Kentucky...
How does the SSA decide if you are disabled?
To qualify for social security disability in North Carolina or Virginia, you must first meet a number of eligibility requirements. A number of those eligibility requirements pertain to your income and your work history. Several others, however, pertain to your injury...
Woman injured while working remotely, denied workers’ comp
When people are on-location, at their place of employment, and receive an injury while they are completing tasks for their job, there is usually little doubt that they will be awarded workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina and Virginia. However, it may be...
What should new riders know about motorcycle safety?
Riding a motorcycle for the first time is an exhilarating experience. However, new motorcyclists must make safety a top priority, especially when considering their lack of experience. Geico recommends the following tips, in this case, to ensure your journey is a safe...
Tips for dealing with the insurance adjuster after a car accident
Every aspect of a car accident is stressful, from the actual collision to dealing with the complex insurance and legal matters afterward. You may dread this process so much that you want to get through it as quickly as possible. This may lead you to trust the...
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