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Top Tips for Increasing Your Virginia Personal Injury Settlement

Consider these tips to increase your Virginia personal injury settlement.

Person using a smartphone, illustrating how social media activity can impact a workers’ compensation claim and be reviewed by insurance investigators

Surveillance and Social Media in Workers’ Comp Cases: Protect Your Claim

Learn how surveillance and social media can affect your workers’ compensation claim and what steps help protect your benefits. Practical guidance for injured workers in ...

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Virginia UM and UIM Coverage After a Car Accident: How to Use Your Policy

Learn how Virginia uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage works, when to file a UM/UIM claim, and how to use your own insurance after a car ...

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What If I Was Injured Driving Between Job Sites?

Were you hurt driving between job sites in Virginia? Learn when workers’ comp covers work travel, how the “coming and going” rule applies, and what ...

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Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s at Fault When You’re Hit?

Hit by a car in Virginia? Learn who is at fault in pedestrian accidents, how liability is determined, and what steps to take to protect ...

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How Virginia Treats Heart Attacks and Strokes as Work Injuries

Heart attack or stroke at work in Virginia? Learn when it’s covered, how to prove it, public‑safety presumptions, deadlines, and the benefits you may receive. ...

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Understanding Spousal Support (Alimony) in Virginia

Learn how spousal support is calculated in Virginia, including key laws and factors that affect amount and duration.

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What to Expect During a Workers’ Compensation Hearing in Virginia

Learn what happens at a Virginia workers’ comp hearing, including the process, evidence, timelines, and how to prepare.

A lawyer sits at a desk with two clients during a divorce or legal consultation. A gavel with two wedding rings rests on a stand in the foreground, next to legal documents and a pen, with a brass scale of justice on the table.

What to Expect in Your First Child Custody Mediation

Learn what to expect in child custody mediation in Virginia. Renfro & Renfro explains the process, legal custody, parenting time, and how to prepare.

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Light Duty Restrictions in Virginia: What Happens If I Can’t Perform Them?

Can't perform a light duty job after a work injury? Learn your rights under Virginia workers comp law and how Renfro & Renfro can protect ...

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How ‘Diminished Quality of Life’ Impacts a Personal Injury Settlement

Learn how diminished quality of life affects personal injury settlements in Virginia and how Renfro & Renfro can help maximize your compensation.

Close-up of two people sitting across from each other at a table with hands clasped, a document between them, and two wedding rings placed next to a pen, symbolizing divorce or separation.

Can You Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer?

Wondering if you need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce? Learn about costs, risks, and when legal advice protects your future.