The first thing you should do after a Virginia car accident is ensure health and safety. Take a moment to breathe deeply, then evaluate yourself. How do you feel? Are you experiencing any symptoms, either mild or severe?...
When you get paperwork from the workers’ compensation insurance company, it’s time to talk to an attorney. It’s important to know exactly what you’re signing. The paperwork might be something as simple as an agreed
Fortunately, many great doctors in Virginia will treat you even if you don’t have insurance. Usually, this involves some sort of lien. That means that they’ll agree not to get paid until the end of your case. When...
How Do I Pay for a Lawyer in a Personal Injury Case?
June 6, 2022
You don’t have to pay any money upfront for a personal injury lawyer. Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means they get a flat percentage only once you close your claim or reach a...
Any time you are injured by a defective product or workplace machinery, it’s a good idea to talk to an attorney. These cases have added layers of complexity and different parties could be involved based on the specific...
Determining who has the right to sue for wrongful death in Virginia comes down to whether or not the deceased individual had a will. If the person did have a will, it will name an administrator. That administrator of the...
In Virginia, when you get hurt on the job, your employer must provide you with three panel doctors you can choose from to seek treatment. The tough thing about this law is that those doctors are solely focused on getting you
This is a good time to call a lawyer. A good lawyer will ask you questions about what happened and whose fault it was. During the conversation, your lawyer will look deeper into the evident, including which driver got a...
Gianni Puglielli
May 17, 2022
Gianni is a shareholder and attorney at Geoff McDonald and Associates and is a member of the firm’s personal injury practice, and he is currently licensed to practice in Colorado and Virginia. Gianni received a B.A. in...
What if My Car Accident Happened on the Job?
May 16, 2022
Car accidents that happen while you’re working can involve more than one type of injury case. In these scenarios, you might have both a workers’ compensation claim to cover your wages because you were performing a work...