Virginia’s workers’ compensation system is designed to help workers recover from a work-related injury or illness. Benefits include partial replacement of the income you miss out on when you cannot continue to work in your regular job. While you may be entitled to wage replacement benefits when you cannot work…
If you are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a traumatic event that occurred in your workplace, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits that could help you as you recover. Fighting for workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD can be difficult due to the State of Virginia’s…
Personal injury cases are generally based upon the legal concept of negligence. However, states have different rules concerning what constitutes negpensation for your injuries. The Virginia personal injury lawyers at Marks & Harrison have more than 100 years of combined legal experience. We’ll be ready to put our skills and…
The sudden loss of a loved one is never something you’re prepared for, especially when their death was due to an accident or another preventable tragedy. While no amount of money can ever make up for the loss of someone close to you, compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit can…
Did you suffer an injury on the job or become ill due to workplace conditions in Virginia? If so, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 65,000 Virginia workers suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in one recent year. If you were hurt…
If you have been hurt while working in Virginia, you could be entitled to compensation through filing a workers’ comp claim. However, the claims process can be complicated to navigate on your own, especially when you’re already dealing with a long and painful recovery. At Marks & Harrison, our experienced…
While Virginia doesn’t have a statewide leash law, some local governments have laws requiring dogs to be on leashes. If a dog owner breaks the law and their unleashed dog attacks someone in one of these cities, they could be held accountable for the harm their pet causes. Even though…
Did you suffer a serious shoulder injury on the job in Virginia? Were you aware that most employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from their employer’s policy if they’ve been injured? Depending on your situation, you could be eligible for your employer’s insurance policy to pay for your medical…
Because three-way car accidents commonly involve a chain reaction of events, the person responsible for setting the events in motion is at fault. For example, the driver at the back of the line is likely at fault for a three-vehicle pileup if that driver hit the middle car and pushed…
Under Va. Code § 46.2-841, drivers can pass in the right lane when another driver has signaled that they are making a left turn, and the driver on the right has room to pass. Drivers can also pass on the right when they are on a road that is wide…
