After a serious collision, injured people must face the daunting task of maneuvering through the insurance claims process. After an accident where injury has occurred, an insurance claim will likely need to be filed to ensure that the injured person receives compensation for medical expenses, lost work and wages, property damage, and pain and suffering …
The Difficult Insurance Claims Process
Campus Sexual Assault Laws Established in Virginia
Several new bills that directly address the issues of sexual assault affecting Virginia’s college students were recently signed by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. These pieces of legislation went into effect July 1st and mostly addressed reporting requirements that are targeted at protecting students and combatting sexual assault on Virginia campuses. House Bill 1930 and Senate …
In the News: ‘Revenge Porn’ Bill to Be Introduced in Congress in September
As Congress prepares to return from recess next week, and the Ashley Madison leak is still making top headlines: All eyes in Washington are focused on the proposed bill that would make the non-consensual distribution of intimate photographs a Federal crime. This proposed bill is sponsored by Representative Jackie Speier (D, California). It aims to …
What to Do If Your Information Has Been Hacked
A couple of weeks ago, Ashley Madison, an adult dating website for married folks was hacked. The hackers of the site stated that they hacked into the site in order to prove that members’ information was not deleted after they had closed their accounts. The hackers also threatened to expose the entire list of members …
Parrish Law Firm Wins Two Top 2015 Awards – Client’s Choice and Top 10 in Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer
Founding Partner, James R. Parrish of Parrish Law Firm, PLLC has received two prestigious AVVO awards. One for being a Top Personal Injury Attorney along with the Clients Choice Award. Clearly his knowledge, approach to solving problems and winning attitude have made his clients very happy. Since 2005, the Client Choice Awards has recognized law …
James Parrish was Nominated and Accepted as a 2015 AIOPIA’s 10 Best in Virginia for Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Virginia Personal Injury Attorney James R. Parrish as one of 2015’s 10 Best Personal Injury Attorney for Client Satisfaction. Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) March 12, 2015 The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual …
What is Arbitration (ADR)?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is a method for the resolution of disputes outside of the courts. It happens when parties to a dispute refer their case to arbitration by one or more persons (the “arbitrators”, “arbiters” or “arbitral tribunal”), and then agree to be bound by the arbitration decision …
What is Tort Law?
A tort is a fancy legal term for a wrong against another. Tort law is made up of auto accident claims, motorcycle accident claims, tractor trailer accident claims, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and dog bites. Of course, there are many other categories, but those are the most common. So, if you hear …
Eli’s Heart & Amazon Smile – Help Make a Difference
Sometimes it is hard to find a charitable cause with which to become involved and help support that actually gives the majority of their proceeds directly to the ones in need. Eli’s Heart does that. This is a cause about which that I am passionate. I sit on the board of the organization and would …