To foster the safety and well-being of Central Virginia residents, Geoff McDonald & Associates launched a community awareness “Just be Smart” campaign. As part of the campaign, Geoff McDonald is giving...
Slip and Fall Accidents Statistics and Prevention
May 16, 2018
If you are involved in a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Statistics show that some falls can cause serious injuries and cost people thousands in medical bill and more. When this happens, your...
Deciding whether to hire an attorney for a personal injury claim can be a tough decision. Virginia law allows you to collect payment for such losses through a personal injury lawsuit. Settling your own personal injury claim
Common Slip and Fall Injuries and Symptoms
March 22, 2018
Slip and fall incidents are the most common causes of injures and it should not be taken lightly. Business owners must be vigilant to avoid slip and fall injuries on their premises. If you are involved in a slip and fall...
If someone gets hurt physically and the injury is caused by the negligence of another person or entity, he or she has what we refer to as a Personal Injury Case. Once you file a lawsuit in a personal injury case, the opposing
Virginia Snow Chain Laws
February 16, 2018
If your car doesn’t have all-wheel drive, you might be considering taking preventive actions to make sure your vehicle’s tires don’t fail you when you need them. When winter weather strikes, it’s important to have...
Motorcycle Riding in Winter: What You Need to Know
December 5, 2017
When the cold weather blows in, many motorcycle enthusiasts figure it’s time to store their bikes for the winter. And it certainly is easier to ride when the weather is nicer and the temperature warmer. But winter riding is
Playground Injury Lawsuits in Richmond, VA
August 3, 2017
We all hope our children have pleasant memories of their time spent on the playground. Unfortunately, each year approximately 200,000 children show up in the emergency room from a playground injury. Geoff McDonald &...
Virginia Seat Belt Laws in 2019
June 27, 2017
Changes in 2019 A new law regarding child car seats and restraints was passed in May of 2018 and will take effect on July 1, 2019. The new law requires that children remain in rear-facing car seats until age two or until...
Daycare Negligence Lawsuits
June 22, 2017
Parents entrust daycare centers with the safety of their children. Each day, millions of parents return to daycare centers expecting to pick up a healthy, happy child. The expected and legally required standard of care,...