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Partner becomes President of Roanoke Bar Association
The attorneys and staff of , congratulate our partner Daniel Frankl on his becoming President of the Roanoke Bar Association for 2020-21. Congratulations, Dan!
Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America
We are pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been named to the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America! Tom Miller, a Best Lawyer since 2011, has been recognized for his work in Workers Compensation-Employers and Litigation-Insurance. Dan Frankl, a...
The most common types of construction site injuries
Construction jobs can provide a good income for you and your family, but they also expose you to increased risks of bodily injury. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of serious accidents in the country. No matter how cautious you are on the job,...
Can police officers use radar detectors in Virginia?
Virginia police officers use radar guns to identify speeders on the roadways. If the officer properly calibrates his or her radar gun, the equipment is extremely accurate. A radar detector is an in-vehicle instrument that alerts the driver that an officer is nearby...
What are the latest trends in smartphone use while driving
Using your phone while you are driving through southwest Virginia divides your attention from the road and puts you, your passengers and other drivers at significantly higher risk of an automobile accident and serious injury. Over the years, portable phones have...
Can a ticket cost you your driver’s license?
When you receive a traffic violation in Virginia your driving record may be subject to demerit points which carry several negative effects for you. Picking up demerits on your license is reason for concern because the ensuing change can result in higher insurance...
What could get you charged with reckless driving in Virginia? And how is it punished?
Reckless driving is a legal term referring to a number of different traffic crimes. It is broadly defined as driving in a “manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.” Va. Code § 46.2-852. It is applicable both to public roads as well as the...
FMWM obtains Lifetime Permanency WC Award
Congratulations to our partner Dale Webb, who successfully obtained a lifetime award of workers’ compensation permanency benefits under Virginia Code Section 65.2-503(C) for an employee who sustained serious injuries when he fell from a roof while performing his job....
Can you challenge radar gun evidence in court?
Few things may make your heart beat faster than getting pulled over by the police officer who announces, “I got you on radar doing ___ miles over the speed limit.” (Fill in your own blank.) Then the officer writes you a speeding ticket, or worse, a criminal charge for...
What does it mean to be an underinsured motorist?
You may never really think about your insurance coverage in Virginia except when you are renewing your policy or buying a new policy. However, have you checked out your coverage and really thought about whether or not it is enough? Car accidents can be incredibly...
