A scooter crash can turn a normal ride through Shockoe Bottom or the Oceanfront into weeks of pain, missed work, and fast calls from insurance adjusters. Liability is not always obvious. Sometimes a driver caused the wreck....
Author: McDonald Injury Law
Motorcycle passengers are often left with serious injuries and even more serious questions after a crash. Attorney Geoff McDonald explains that, in most cases, passengers in Virginia have strong legal rights because they are
One bad step off a locomotive. One shoulder torn while coupling cars. One back injury after years of lifting, climbing, and working around moving equipment. That is often how the search for a FELA lawyer Richmond, Virginia,...
When you’re injured on the job, one of the most frustrating things you can hear is your employer dismissing your injury as “not serious” or “not real.” Attorney Geoff McDonald explains that this situation is more...
Apr 29, 2026
When the Trucking Company Is the Real Defendant: Vicarious Liability and Negligent Hiring in Virginia
The insurance adjuster’s call comes within 24 hours of a serious truck crash. Sometimes it comes while the victim is still in the hospital. The message is consistent: the driver was an independent contractor. The...