Medical professionals have a responsibility to adhere to the standards and regulations of their practice. When they do not adequately do so, they may be sought for damages due to medical malpractice. Unnecessary or otherwise
In most cases, even if you were partially at fault for a work-related accident, or even entirely at fault, significant workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia are available. These benefits, which vary in different cases,
Legally, insurance companies must provide this information if your medical bills exceed $12,500. That figure is half of Virginia’s $25,000 minimum insurance requirement. Therefore, lawmakers reasoned in 2008, if the...
In many states, the scope of employment includes any act which benefits the employer in any way. Typically, workers’ compensation covers injuries sustained in company softball games. The game itself is clearly not...
There is no federal law that governs job injury compensation. So, there are always some subtle differences from state to state. One big difference is that Virginia workers’ compensation does not include the situs...
Legally, nothing prevents you from taking legal action in a spouse-involved car accident. There is no relevant spousal immunity provision in Virginia. However, there are some obvious emotional issues to consider in these...
RICHMOND, VA – Geoff McDonald, founder and president of Geoff McDonald & Associates is a member of the legal team that recently won a $38.2 million settlement against Banner Life and related company William Penn Life...
Geoff McDonald & Associates Named 2020 Top Workplace
April 29, 2021
Geoff McDonald & Associates (GMA) has been named among the Richmond region’s “2020 Top Workplaces” by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The Richmond-based personal injury law firm which employs nine attorneys, nine...
Local attorney Geoff McDonald began his college football career at the University of Hawaii. That’s where he met Brian Derby, who was his roommate. Almost 30 years later, the two continue to work on the football field...
Motorcycle Accident Results in $250,000 Settlement
April 29, 2021
This is a personal injury claim arising out of a motorcycle crash where the injured party sustained severe injuries including: multiple rib fractures, subdural hematoma/brain bleed, collapsed vertebrae, contusion of the...