Skolrood Law Firm Blog
Serving Central and South Virginia
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Should You Move Your Abused or Neglected Loved One into a New Nursing Home?
Finding out your loved one was mistreated in their nursing home to the point where their health and even life was at risk is devastating. When this happens, many people file injury claims against the nursing homes that failed to look after their loved ones. But if you decide to file a claim against your……
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Why VA’s Contributory Negligence Law Means You Need a Lawyer
Some states in the U.S. allow victims to pursue and recover compensation even if they’re partially at fault for their accidents and injuries through a system called comparative negligence. Virginia is not one of those states. Instead, Virginia uses a system called contributory negligence. Contributory negligence means that people who are even 1% at fault……
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Do You Really Need a Lawyer for Your Injury Claim?
You were hurt in an accident and need compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. You were expecting a fight to get the money you need, but the insurance company seems cooperative. It may have even offered you a settlement. If that’s the case, then why do you need a lawyer? Simple: the insurance……
