One bad step off a locomotive. One shoulder torn while coupling cars. One back injury after years of lifting, climbing, and working around moving equipment. That is often how the search for a FELA lawyer Richmond, Virginia,...
When you’re injured on the job, one of the most frustrating things you can hear is your employer dismissing your injury as “not serious” or “not real.” Attorney Geoff McDonald explains that this situation is more...
Apr 29, 2026
When the Trucking Company Is the Real Defendant: Vicarious Liability and Negligent Hiring in Virginia
The insurance adjuster’s call comes within 24 hours of a serious truck crash. Sometimes it comes while the victim is still in the hospital. The message is consistent: the driver was an independent contractor. The...
When a newborn suffers an injury during birth, many parents are left wondering whether it was unavoidable or the result of a medical mistake. Attorney Geoff McDonald explains that while some birth complications are natural,...
Apr 22, 2026
Hours of Service Violations: How Fatigued Truckers Are Breaking Federal Law and Injuring Virginians
The driver has been on the road for 12 hours. The legal limit is 11. He knows it. His dispatcher knows it. The Electronic Logging Device mounted to his dash knows it – it flagged the violation automatically when hour 11