Year: 2020

Drivers in Virginia should fully grasp the dangers associated with texting and driving. They should realize that when they text while driving, they take their hands off the wheel and no longer focus on the road in front of them. As a result, they risk causing a serious car accident. Fortunately, Virginia has enacted a […]

Accidents happen all of the time in Virginia and leave victims with serious injuries that are costly to treat. To help cover these costs, injured individuals can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Through these claims, victims can seek compensation for the damages, or losses, which they sustained as a result of the accident. […]

We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia very seriously. Right now, people in Virginia are being hurt by the threat of the Coronavirus. Let us help! We understand the fears that many people may have about traveling. We want those in our community to play our part by minimizing contact so […]

A person that suffers severe injury or illness typically will be unable to return to work for a significant period of time. During this time, the person likely will also incur medical expenses in addition to everyday living expenses. However, in some cases, compensation may be available to help the person to get through this […]

The personal injury attorneys of Marks & Harrison are proud of the communities that we serve throughout Virginia. Every day, we encounter individuals and organizations who work hard to enrich our communities and make a difference in people’s lives. That is why we have launched our “Community Spotlight” series. Our goal is to spread the word about […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a broad term that refers to many different types of progressive lung disease. Chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma and emphysema are a few of the diseases which fall under this umbrella term. Some people develop COPD after smoking for many years. However, many others contract it due to exposure to […]

When employees are injured at work in Virginia, they should have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, obtaining these benefits is not always easy. Insurance companies are in the business of making money. They often try to reduce, delay or deny claims. One way they do this is by telling injured workers that […]

Like many people, you may be nervous when you drive on I-81 in Virginia. As Roanoke Times points out, there is plenty of good reason to be a little more anxious when you drive on this stretch of interstate than when you are on other roads. The interstate has some of the heaviest commercial vehicle […]

Every claim is different, so there is no straightforward answer to this question. If your claim progresses relatively smoothly and your employer promptly approves it, you may start receiving benefits within a few weeks.  You have two years from the injury date to file your workers’ compensation claim. However, the longer you wait to file […]