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How Do You Collect Lost Wages After a Car Accident?

June 27, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident

A car accident can leave more than physical scars. It can take a serious financial toll, especially when you’re forced to mi…

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How to Approach Telling Your Children About a Divorce

June 24, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is one of the most difficult times a family can experience, and sharing the news with your children can feel especia…

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Ringing in Ears After Car Accident: Tinnitus Compensation & Legal Options

February 7, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident, Personal Injury

If you have been involved in a car accident, you might be experiencing more than just physical injuries. One common but ofte…

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How Long Will an Online Divorce Take in Virginia?

January 31, 2025 | Samantha Bull | Family Law

Deciding to end a relationship is never easy. Whether due to irreconcilable differences, the breakdown of a marriage, or sev…

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Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer for Minor Injuries?

January 30, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

Suffering a minor injury can feel like it is only a small setback. Even seemingly minor accidents can lead to unexpected med…

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Can I Receive Settlement for My Back Injury? (I Don’t Need Surgery)

January 24, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

If you were injured in an accident or hurt your back at work, you may have experienced a sprain or a pinched nerve, resultin…

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How Personal Injury Settlements Work in Virginia

January 3, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

Personal injury is precisely that, an injury. It is a physical injury to an individual that involves pain, suffering, discom…

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What to Do in a Hit-and-Run Accident in Virginia

January 3, 2025 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident

Hit-and-run accidents can be unsettling and traumatic, leaving you in a confused state of mind as you watch the perpetrator…

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What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation

November 19, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

If you’ve been wrongfully injured and are looking to file a personal injury claim, you probably have hundreds of questions a…

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Can You Online Divorce Without a Lawyer in Virginia?

November 18, 2024 | Samantha Bull | Family Law

Making the heart-wrenching decision to file for divorce is seldom an easy one. Even if a person knows divorce is the only so…

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Virginia Car Accident Claim Compensation Guide

November 13, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident

When you are recovering from a personal injury, such as an auto accident, the last thing you want to worry about is the time…

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Can You Adopt an Adult in Virginia?

October 22, 2024 | Samantha Bull | Family Law

Many people immediately connect the word “adoption” with bringing minor children into a loving family, but you might be surp…

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How to File for Uncontested Divorce Online in Virginia

September 30, 2024 | Samantha Bull | Family Law

For some relationships, the desire to end a marriage in divorce is equal on both sides. In these situations, the process of…

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Understanding Virginia’s Deadline for Personal Injury Claims

September 13, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

The aftermath of an accident is a chaotic whirlwind of hospital stays, doctor visits, ongoing treatment, and lots of paperwo…

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Most Accidents Happen at Blind Intersections in Hampton Roads

September 12, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and can cause severe injuries. Keeping your eyes on the road is imperative. Howe…

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Examples of Virginia Pain and Suffering Settlements & Verdicts

September 11, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

Victims who suffer personal injuries after an accident often struggle to understand what qualifies for a pain and suffering…

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Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Accidents

June 13, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident

Driving on a bridge that goes underwater can often make drivers nervous. Speeding, lack of attention, or recklessness can qu…

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Virginia’s Latest Uninsured Motorist Reforms for 2024

June 10, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident

Laws are constantly changing, and staying up to date with laws in Virginia is a part of being a resident in our lovely state…

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Is Virginia a No-Fault State?

May 1, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Personal Injury

On average, car accidents occur every 4.3 minutes in Virginia. This statistic is more than just a number; it represents the…

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Comparative vs. Contributory Negligence Explained

March 1, 2024 | Jon Montagna | Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Have you ever tripped on a cracked sidewalk, slipped on a spill in a grocery store, or been involved in a car accident where…

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