Injuries on the job happen frequently. When they do occur, they may keep you from being able to work for an extended period of time. In some cases, you may become permanently disabled and unable to care for yourself and your family. If you are hurt on the job you…
Bicycle riding is a growing trend. It is becoming more popular both for transportation and for recreation. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents occur all too frequently. When they happen, the injuries can be serious. Even those who are wearing a bicycle helmet may be severely hurt. If you have been hurt due…
Following a car accident in Virginia, your goal will be to seek compensation for your property damage and any bodily injury you may have suffered. A question you may have is whether you should hire an attorney to recover this compensation, or whether you should “let the insurance company handle…
If you have been injured on the job or during the course of any work-related task, you may need a workers’ compensation attorney to help protect your interests and pursue benefits. Legal representation should be sought in cases in which: Your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance denies you…
When an individual files a claim seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the chances of being approved upon the initial filing are slim. Fortunately, those who have been denied SSD benefits have various appeal options available. The first option involves the submission of a request for reconsideration. If that is…
Bicyclists are one of the most at-risk groups for serious injuries in car accidents. Fortunately, new technology promises to play important role in substantially lowering the risk of injury to bicyclists. A new smartphone app may be a key factor in preventing bicycle accidents. According to ABC 7 News, the…
With the World Road Cycling Championships coming to Richmond in September, and more than 1,000 cyclists expected to converge on our city, we thought we would take this opportunity to discuss bicycle safety, as well as new and existing Virginia bike laws. In July, new laws went into effect, including…
Author: Joanna L. Suyes, Richmond, VA, Social Security Disability Lawyer Two programs provide Social Security disability benefits for Americans who are unable to work because of a medical condition: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Supplemental Security Income is means-tested and provides income for disabled children…
Like many others, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has embraced technology allowing real-time face-to-face communication from distant locations, including the use of video-conferencing for Social Security Disability claim hearings. The SSA held 171,475 video hearings in fiscal year 2014, representing 28 percent of total hearings held, and has set goals…
Teenagers are more likely than older drivers to get into a car accident, according to several agencies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for example, says per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to…
