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The insurance company has denied my claim due to "contributory negligence." What does that mean?

Under Virginia law, in many cases contributory negligence bars a plaintiff from recovering any damages if he or she shares any responsibility for causing an…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Nov 20, 2015

Jogger Owes $300,000 for Accident with a Cyclist

In a very unusual case, a Roanoke jury awarded a cyclist $300,000 in a lawsuit against a jogger for making a u-turn right in front…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Aug 06, 2015

Richmond Nursing Home Terminated by Medicare

Envoy of Stratford Hills a 196 bed nursing home in Richmond, Va. has been terminated by Medicare for repeatedly failing to comply with nursing home…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Jul 15, 2015

Nursing homes losing their 5 star rating

Nursing homes in Virginia and around the country are losing their 5 star rating with Medicare.  Is nursing home neglect on the rise?

Posted by Josh Silverman on Mar 02, 2015

Understanding the New "Uber" Law in Virginia

Virginia's new "Uber" law will require background checks and $1,000,000 in insurance coverage for passengers using paid ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft.

Posted by Josh Silverman on Feb 22, 2015

Court Rules Against Privacy Rights on Social Media

Regardless of the privacy settings, more courts are ruling that the plaintiff in personal injury claims must disclose to the defense pictures and posts on…

Posted by Josh Silverman on Feb 05, 2015

Home health care - dangers of poor training and minimal oversight

The well intentioned trend to help the elderly stay in their homes can lead to neglect and injuries due to insufficient training and poor oversight. 

Posted by Josh Silverman on Jan 08, 2015

What's wrong with Forced Arbitration? This will shock you.

An 88 year old man who is brutally assaulted by a Rent-A-Center employee is denied his day in court due to forced arbitration.

Posted by Josh Silverman on Dec 15, 2014

New Automobile Accident Case Results

On the Silverman Law Firm website, I have added new case results for Virginia automobile accidents.http://www.joshsilvermanlaw.com/about-us/case-results

Posted by Josh Silverman on Dec 11, 2014

Silverman Law Wishes Our Clients, Colleagues and Employees a Happy Thanksgiving

We wish all of our clients, colleagues and employees a very happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Josh Silverman on Nov 24, 2014

Josh Silverman

Silverman Law Firm LC

At the Silverman Law Firm LC in Richmond, VA, attorney Josh Silverman and his team represent victims of personal injuries and medical malpractice. Josh Silverman has been recognized as a "Virginia Super Lawyer" every year since 2013 and was selected as a 2015 Top Rated Lawyer in Healthcare Law based on his AV Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell©.

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