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  Geoff McDonald & Associates, a local Richmond law firm, was recently named a “2023 Top Workplaces” by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The Richmond-based personal injury law firm employs a dozen attorneys and 45+...

The steps you should take immediately after a Virginia truck accident mirror those that you would take if you were in a standard car accident. But you should follow the steps carefully, as failure to do so could impact your...

Navigating truck accidents is complicated because so many different parties could be involved in the accident, including: Truck driver Employer Mechanic Parts manufacturer Shipper   In some cases, you’ll be making a...

If a tractor-trailer hit you, retaining a lawyer as soon as possible is the best course of action. This is not your classic car accident where you file a claim with the insurance company. Truck drivers often work for large...

Whether you can sue a truck driver’s company for your injuries will vary based on whether the driver is an independent contractor or a regular employee of the company. If the driver is an independent contractor,...

Yes, brake checking is illegal in Virginia and can come with a reckless driving charge. A reckless driving charge is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, which is punishable with a $2,500 fine, possible license suspension, a...

On Friday, September 23rd, Geoff McDonald joined the team on the Coast Live Talk Show to talk about Camp Lejeune. Geoff founded the Virginia Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law firm, Geoff McDonald &...

Yes, you can appeal and overturn a denied car wreck insurance claim in Virginia, but you’ll need a lawyer. Once you’ve reached this point, you’ve done what you can on your own.  You submitted all necessary information

You should open a claim with an insurance company before moving to a lawsuit. Ideally, you won’t need to pursue a lawsuit because the insurance company will pay your medical bills, lost wages, etc. If they won’t pay your

Fatal car accidents are devastating and can present some unique challenges since the at-fault party is not there to defend themselves. However, the negligent driver’s insurance policy is still in effect for the car accident