Skolrood Law Firm Blog

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  • Should You Request a Lump Sum or Structured Settlement from the Insurance Company?

    Most personal injury claims settle via a lump sum payment. That means the injured victim gets a check from either the at-fault party’s insurance provider or their own insurance provider and that’s the end of the process. But victims can also request structured settlements, which means they get their payments spread out over several years.……

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  • Motorcycle Season Is Almost Here, But Not All Drivers Are Ready for Bikers

    There are still a few weeks of winter left, but temperatures have already started rising throughout Virginia. And with spring just around the corner, many bikers have already brought their motorcycles out of storage and hit the state’s highways and scenic routes. When riding for the first time after a long winter, you should always……

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  • Why You Need an Experienced Lawyer After a Truck Accident

    Truck accidents are stressful, painful, traumatic, disabling, and even potentially fatal. Although all auto accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries, truck accidents are unique because of the massive size disparity between semis and passenger vehicles. Even the largest pickup trucks and SUVs are minuscule compared to a fully-loaded tractor trailer, which can weigh……

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