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Family Law Consultations by Video

Experiencing a new way to communicate with your attorney: Communication among parties is a major family law issue, without a doubt, but what happens when communication with your family law attorney is jeopardized by COVID-19? Here at Tucker Griffin Barnes, we are 15 days into our program that allows us to meet with clients either Read More

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How Do You Prove Your Work Injury Aggravated a Pre-Existing Condition?

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act exists to help people in the state who are accidently injured at work, during a work-related function or who acquire an occupational disease in the course of their employment. Through a workers’ comp claim, most Virginia employees can seek employer-provided benefits that provide compensation for lost wages and medical expenses Read More

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How Should VA Child Custody And Visitation Orders Be Interpreted?

Many families share custody, or have a parenting time schedule tied to their child’s school year calendar. How should these orders be interpreted this year in light of the Governor’s announcement to close schools for the remainder of the year? “It depends.” Says Laura Butler, Partner, and Family Law practice chair at Tucker Griffin Barnes, Read More

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What Should You Do After a Rear-End Collision in Virginia?

In 2015, according to statistics compiled by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and reported by The Washington Post, it was estimated that approximately 1.7 million rear-end crashes occur in the United States every year. Between 2012 and 2014, the NTSB found that nearly half of all two-vehicle collisions nationwide were rear-end collisions. Many of Read More

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Virginia’s Dog Bite Law Limits Owners’ Liability

Virginia law provides protections for both dog owners and victims of dog bites. If you are involved in a dog bite incident, it is important to know that Virginia follows a system of contributory negligence. The law maintains that a person whose negligent acts led to their own injury cannot recover damages for those injuries. Read More

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Calculating Pain and Suffering for Personal Injury Victims

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated? Some costs that result from accidents are easy to determine. They are called special damages. Hospitals issue bills for medical treatments, auto-body shops tally up the expenses of towing and repairs, and employers can verify one’s lost wages. These special damages can be calculated fairly simply; however, measuring pain Read More

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Your Health Insurance & Car Accident Cases

Do I have to pay my health insurance back if I recover money from a car accident case? The general rule in Virginia is “NO”; although, in many other states you are required to do so. The exceptions to this rule in Virginia include, but are not limited to: Workers’ Compensation payments; Medicare; Medicaid; ERISA Read More

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When is a Virginia Dog Owner Responsible for Dog Bites?

What Does Virginia Law Say About Dog Bites: How does negligence per se apply to dog bites in Virginia? Virginia law requires that a dog owner restrain and control his dog – whether or not he knows the dog is dangerous or aggressive. Most cities, towns, and counties have what are commonly called “leash laws” Read More

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Client Review – Complicated Charlottesville Car Accident Case

We Greatly Appreciate 5-Star Reviews from our Personal Injury Clients: “I had an incredible experience working with Tucker Griffin Barnes. Yvonne Griffin represented me in a personal injury case when I was involved in a car accident that changed my life in so many ways. My case was complicated and challenging. Ms. Griffin helped me Read More

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Charlottesville Motorcycle Accident Review

We Greatly Appreciate 5-Star Reviews from our Personal Injury Clients: “Highly recommend this group! After being in a serious motorcycle accident and lack of insurance available from person who caused it, they cut their fees to help me knowing I have a life of issues ahead. That told me they cared about me and not Read More

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