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,...
Any time you are injured on the job, your employer will do everything in their power to fire you. In fact, the law gives them an incentive to fire you. If they can fire you with cause, they don’t have to pay your Workers’
Some experts believe that distracted driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and cell phones are one of the main sources of distraction behind the wheel. Teens and adults alike will easily agree that texting while driving...
Ask Geoff: Do I Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim
April 29, 2017
If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation claim. However, workers’ compensation is governed by state statutes and case law. Your situation must meet certain legal standards in order for you
Ask Geoff: What Should I Do If I’m Injured at Work?
April 3, 2017
If you are injured at work and become disabled, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, insurance companies and employers are always looking for loopholes to avoid paying these benefits....