Chat with an attorney: 13Specialist Franklin & Franklin
Chat with an attorney: 13Specialist Franklin & Franklin
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Welcome to the web chat! Ask your questions here and they will be answered by Rhett Franklin starting at 4 p.m. -
Hello, I'm Rhett Franklin. I've been an attorney with Franklin & Franklin for over twenty years. My areas of practice include personal injury and workers' compensation cases. I practice cases before all of the local courts and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. -
Hi, I am Jerry Franklin and I have been practicing law in Hampton Roads for over 40 years. I am a partner with my son, Rhett, in the firm of Franklin and Franklin. Our firm deals exclusively in the field of personal injury law. We serve clients all cities and counties in Hampton Roads and practice civil law in all of the local courts. -
In 2014, there were 7,666 alcohol-related crashes reported by DMV. Of these, 237 involved fatalities and another 3413 involved reported injuries. These numbers are the lowest in the past five years, but still too high.
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How long does the process take after I'm in an auto accident and I wanted to take it to court case seeking recovery of damage?
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Can I ask a child support question? Why does the custodialpatent have to wait until the support is two months late before the courts will do anything? What if it's all you have to live on and the non custodial parent doesn't care?
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My daughter who has autism fell at a pet supply store. There were puddles of water every where and no caution wet floor signsI up. She broke her ankle and foot and had to have surgery because the breaks went right through her growth plates. The manager was on the phone with 911 before i even had a chance to dial. This happened a month ago. My ago. Do i have a case and am i still able to file something against them? -
Hi, my son was recently attacked and bitten by a neighbors dog. Is there anything we can do? We haven't had to pay any medical bills because we have dual insurance. He was treated at an urgent care facility.
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What would my legal recourse be if I were bitten by a rabid dog that came off of a neighbors property on to public property where I was walking?
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If I'm out of work for an injury will Workers Compensation pay for help to do home cleaning, etc?
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I was rear ended in July, out of work for 2 days, on pain medication for about three weeks. The ins co offered to pay my medical bill, pay for my sick leave used and 1000.00 for pain. Is that a fair settlement?
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Do divorce lawyers and judges attempt to divide assets equally in a divorce to try to get a net end result of equal net worth some for the parties?
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I was in a car accident January of this year where a person hit me from the back. I was stop they found me at fault I was hurt and no one ever took a statement from me they took a statement from the other gentleman.
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Hello, I am hearing disabled with about 50% hearing in my left ear, no hearing in my right ear. I tried to get disability unsuccessfully some years back, but was turned down. I had a mild stroke last year. Do I have any options?
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I have got hurt on DA job July 4th nothing been done about need help bad with this I'm still having all types of head issue since my head injury robinbattle2@gmail.com thanks
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If you have a cell phone, take photos of the scene. If you're not able to do so, see if a friend or family member can help. Photos are very helpful in proving your case.
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FAQ: The accident was the other driver's fault -- Why can't I get a rental car?
This is a common source of frustration! Insurance companies must investigate the accident and contact their insured before they will agree to pay for anything. Sometimes this can take days -- all while you are without a car! -
My daughter was in a one car accident that took place at night on a 45mph pitch black,no street lights and no signage indicating that a turn was coming up ahead.she hit the brakes and went over a small dirt mound got airborne and totaled her car.this happened in january in ordinary,va is there any legal action she can pursue?
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The best way around this is to get a rental under your own policy, if it is covered or pay out-of-pocket for a rental and get reimbursed once liability is accepted!
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I have a workman comp case going on , if company is found liable for my med I call and back pay do I also have a case for wrongful termination as well with eeoc, because the job let me go a day after the dr put me back to full duty.
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Does she have any legal action against the city,or state since it happened on their roads and not trademarked,like car replacement or pain and suffering?
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I have put huge boulders on my property and along the residential street to stop cars from driving on my lawn. If they miss the road and get injured by their car crashing into my boulders, can I be liable. Boulders are on my property.
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Food for Thought: Uninsured Motorists' Fee - you may pay DMV $500 for the privilege of driving in Virginia without a policy of liability insurance. Payment of this fee does NOT provide the motorist with any insurance.
To protect yourself in the event that you are hurt by an uninsured motorist, be sure to check the UM/UIM coverage under your auto policy. -
Can you change a verdict if the lawyer did it do anything for you ? And what is the time span that you can get it change?
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If a child comes into my yard and climbs my apple tree and falls out and breaks his collar bone, am I liable when I didn't give him permission to come onto my property and also had told the parents the week before that he should not be climbing that tree?
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Do I have a claim against my employer for wrongful termination if the state in which I work is at-will?
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If I am selected for jury duty for a trial that is expected to be lengthy, does my employer have the right to fire me?
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I was in an accident with an uninsured motorist who showed a bogus insurance card to the police officer. Can he be criminally charged?
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Am I liable if I allow someone else to drive my car and they get into an accident?
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FAQ: The insurance company won't pay enough to pay off my car loan! What can I do? In Virginia, the victim is entitled to either the cost of repairing the vehicle, or the fair market value of the car if it is a total loss. Fair market value in Virginia is defined by the NADA retail value. If the insurance company offer is in the neighborhood of that value, it is probably accurate. This is an area where the law is not favorable to consumers who suffer property damage in an auto accident as Virginia does NOT require payment of "replacement value."
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I have heard about accredited institutions offering a new type of law degrees called Masters of Arts in Law where the recipient is not permitted to take the bar exam but can perform most of the other functions of a lawyer. Are you familiar with these degrees and what are your thoughts regarding the usefulness of having that type degree?
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I'm a newly licensed hairdresser. I accepted a job at a salon two weeks ago and have not been allowed to do any hairdressing duties but only shampooing and cleanup. Do I have a claim against my boss since he hired me as a hairdresser?
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In your opinion, can I learn from the Judge Judy show and others or is that strictly entertainment?
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If you've been injured by a drunk driver, you may be able to obtain punitive damages in Virginia. In the early 1990s, victims' advocacy groups like MADD and SADD joined with the Virginia General Assembly to write laws that would allow drunk driving victims the opportunity to sue for punitive damages.
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To obtain punitive damages in Virginia, you must prove the following:
1. If the drunk driver's blood alcohol is a .15% or greater;
2. The drunk driver REFUSES to take the test;
3. The knew or should have known their ability to operate a vehicle was impaired; and,
4. the drunk driver's intoxication caused the victim's injury or death. -
FACT: Punitive damages are limited in Virginia to no more than $350,000.00 (regardless of what amount the jury awards)
FACT: A drunk driver cannot discharge a drunk driving verdict in bankruptcy court. -
I was working for a business, was on FMLA, that was exhausted and my doctor felt it should be extended, was seeking disability- denied, in addition the position could not be held- what are my legal options?
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I got a new roof and skylights installed in 2013 and there was a five year warranty. The company who completed the work is now out of business and my skylights are leaking. What recourse do I have?
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What's the soonest you can purchase a car after a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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I bought a parcel of property as a vacation home and at the closing learned the part of the roadway that leads to my driveway is private property owned by one of my neighbors. We closed on the property because the previous owners lived there for 50 years and had no issues. How do I get this resolved so I am assured of legal access to my driveway in the event the neighbor causes trouble?
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Thanks for joining Franklin & Franklin, Your 13Specialists for this afternoon's chat session. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at (757) 316-8888 or use our online contact form on our website at www.franklinandfranklin.com.
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By how many points will VT beat UVA in football this season?