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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...
Va. drunk driving fatalities increase as deadly crashes decline
With the formation of a new task force that the governor called into existence with an executive order late last year, Virginia state lawmakers have made highway safety a major focus. A recent effort to ban cell phone use in vehicles failed last week due to lack of...
What happens when you are charged with a DUI?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Virginia, you could be subject to a range of serious punishments. Along with potentially causing a devastating crash, DUI charges are also associated with legal repercussions, some of which can have an...
Understanding workers’ compensation retaliation
If you get hurt on the job, you can apply for workers’ compensation to pay for your medical bills or to compensate you while you take time off work to recover from your injuries. The process sounds simple and straightforward. Unfortunately for many injured employees...
Dealing with the consequences of a slip-and-fall accident
There are many ways in which people are injured due to the negligence of others, from reckless driving to defective products. However, slip-and-fall accidents are especially problematic. These slip incidents can take place in all sorts of locations. Whether someone...
What do I need to know about school zone speeding tickets?
You may have a school zone near you that you must pass on your way to work or some other engagement. While you are always a safe driver, one morning you are pulled over by a Virginia police officer and given a ticket for speeding in a school zone. You may ask, what...
Risk factors associated with driving in the fog
Weather can lead to a crash in many ways, from slippery road conditions due to ice, snow or rain to heavy winds that leave debris scattered across the road. Fog is another weather-related hazard that has to be taken into consideration, and some parts of the country...
Can you challenge radar gun results?
So there you were, driving down the road when the flashing lights of a police car were reflecting in your rearview mirror. The police officer says that his radar gun registered that you were driving over the speed limit and that you are now getting a speeding ticket....
These proactive measures can help limit premises liability claims
As an experienced business owner, you are aware that your competitors aren’t the only threats to your business’s stability and longevity. Customers who file premises liability lawsuits for slip-and-fall accidents can hurt your finances and take your focus away from...
