Living Wage: Fast Food Workers Strike
Richmond, VA Workers Among Participants in International Fast Food Strike for Living Wage “We can’t survive on $7.25!” That was the slogan chanted by dozens of fast-food ...
What Maryland Residents Should Know About a Dog Attack
The average Maryland pet owner may not spend a great deal of time pondering how their dog might get them into legal trouble. Then again, the average bystander generally has a ...
What Do I Need to Know About Workers’ Comp in Washington D.C.?
Workers’ compensation refers to benefits provided to injured workers to cover any expenses that are due to an injury that they incurred in the workplace and/or when performing ...
Michelle A. Parfitt Presenting at Harrismartin’s Talcum Powder Litigation Conference
We are proud to announce that Michelle A. Parfitt of Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP will be among the presenters at the HarrisMartin Talcum Powder Litigation Conference in Miami ...
What Should I Do If My Employer Does Not Carry Workers’ Compensation?
All employers in Washington, DC are required to carry workers’ compensation. It is a compulsory requirement for all businesses that employ one or more staff members. ...
A Virginia Lawyer Explains Manassas Dog Bite Law
If you or someone you care about has been bitten by a dog in Manassas, it is vital to understand the law might influence the outcome of your personal injury claim. Virginia ...
Why Was My Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
Workers’ compensation is a type of benefit that is offered by the employer to the employee in case of a work-related injury. The benefits are intended to cover any medical ...
Jury Orders Abbvie Inc. to Pay $140M for Failing to Properly Test Drug
Last night marks another great victory in the fight for justice. This verdict is an attestation to all of those who work to make products safer and hold companies accountable. ...
The Basics of Alexandria Workers’ Compensation
Generally, under the workers’ compensation system, employers must purchase insurance coverage that provides benefits to employees who suffer a workplace injury and/or illness. ...
Conditions for Medical Care Under the Workers’ Compensation Act
All employees in Alexandria, VA, are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers are required to report the injury to their employer as soon as possible and are also ...
