Protecting the Rights of
Roanoke, Bedford, Southwest Virginia
Lynchburg, Bedford, Danville
Available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The hallmarks to my practice are extensive courtroom experience and zealous advocacy on your behalf, and I keep in communication with you and take your legal problems as seriously as you do. I never forget about compassion when helping you. After I listen to your unique story, I make sure you fully understand your legal situation. I offer my advice on your legal options so you can make the most informed decisions and accomplish your goals. I work hard so there are as few surprises with your case as possible.
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Once again the answer is… It depends on the situation. These are always horrific tragedies and there are no easy answers. The simplest way to try to answer this question is to ask whether the injured (or deceased) worker was exposed to an increased risk of being victimized by a mass shooter due to the […]
If you have an injury that is both a work injury, and an injury caused by a third party, you may have two separate injury claims you can pursue. However, please proceed very carefully if you are pursuing both claims. First, what is meant by an injury caused by a “third party”? A good way […]
Believe it or not, the answer is yes. In Virginia, if an employer hires and employs an undocumented worker, and that worker gets injured in the course of his or her employment, arising out of the employment, they can get medical benefits and possibly wage loss benefits. If the injury is serious enough to render […]
For police officers, firefighters, and other types of first responders in Virginia, the Workers’ Compensation Act creates a presumption that hypertension or heart disease causing total or partial disability is presumed to be an occupational disease suffered in the line of duty. As such, medical and wage loss benefits may be awarded to the officer/firefighter […]
Like most legal questions, the answer to this question depends on your specific situation. However, I know one thing for certain, don’t rely on an insurance adjuster to make the final decision. If an insurance company denies your claim, that doesn’t necessarily mean your claim is denied! HUH? That’s right, you may very well be […]
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