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How to protect your right to workers compensation benefits
If you work in Virginia and experience a compensable work-related injury or illness you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits can assist with medical expenses and wage loss. However, an injured...
FMWM Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers in America
We are pleased to announce the selection of four of our attorneys to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America! Dan Frankl has been recognized in the field of Litigation-Insurance. Tom Miller has been honored in the fields of Litigation-Insurance and Workers'...
Are you a healthcare worker? Keeping all of us healthy may be putting your health at risk.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that as many as 20% of nurses who leave positions involving direct patient care do so because of the associated health risks like musculoskeletal disorders. From long hours walking, bending and standing...
FAQ about Virginia’s safe driving point system
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles rates all drivers to whom it has issued a driver’s license using a point system. Motorists start with a score, or point balance, of zero. Each year, they can earn one “safe driving point” by maintaining a clean record. On the...
Benefits Available under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act
The National Safety Council reports that in the United States a worker suffers a job-related injury or illness every seven seconds. From minor injuries like muscle sprains, strains and simple lacerations to sudden traumatic injuries on the job, employees working in a...
What are the penalties for DUI in Virginia?
In Virginia, drivers who operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%, or who are under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug, or even a prescription drug to a degree that impairs their ability to drive safely, can be convicted of driving...
Motorcycle crashes and financial responsibilities
The impact of motorcycle collision can be devastating in may ways. Aside from the obvious and immediate impact of a collision, such as broken bones or other serious injury, these wrecks can lead to long-term challenges, such as financial problems. Managing financial...
Steps to take after a traffic citation
Traffic citations happen to even the best Virginia driver, including profession drivers such as truckers and delivery personnel. The steps you take after a ticket is sued may determine how costly the infraction becomes. Remember, if you feel the officer issued a...
