Author Archives: Hunter Law Firm
How To Navigate An Injury Lawsuit Against A Big Box Retailer
If you have been injured because of the negligence of a big box retailer, there are a lot of steps that fall on your shoulders to get you the compensation that you deserve. While you may be able to navigate these waters on your own, your chance for a successful outcome dramatically increases with an […]
Walmart Slip And Fall Claim Secrets Revealed – How To Pursue An Injury Claim Against Walmart
When it comes to an injury at Walmart, things are more complex than other big box retailers. Walmart prides itself in aggressively proving its store is not at fault. Here is why… Walmart is one of the largest retail stores in the world with locations across the globe. In Virginia, Walmart operates over 108 Supercenters, […]
Why Hire A Lawyer To Help With Your Workers’ Compensation
In this do-it-yourself world, it may seem the first choice to handle workers’ compensation claims on your own. However, there are a myriad of reasons as to why this path could lead to a denied claim, delay in payment, and even leaving money that is owed to you “on the table.” COMPLEX FORMS TO COMPLETE: […]
Hunter Law Firm Announces New Chesapeake Southside Location
For the convenience of our clients, The Hunter Law Firm has opened a new Chesapeake/Southside office. This new location is in the Churchland Medical and Professional Center, 3800 Poplar Hill Road, Suite G, Chesapeake, Virginia. Accompanying the locations in Hampton, Gloucester, and Williamsburg, the Chesapeake office makes the fourth office location in Hampton Roads for […]
Can Your Criminal Record Be Cleared And Rights Restored When Charged With A Crime?
In today’s economy it is hard enough to find a place to live, a good job, or even credit without adding the hurdle of a criminal record. Many landlords choose not to rent a house or apartment to someone with a criminal record. Many employers have rules restricting individuals with a criminal record from employment. […]
Changes In Tax Laws And Their Impact On Estate Planning
The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), commonly referred to as the “Trump Tax Cuts,” made significant changes not only to income taxes, but to estate taxes as well. Many of these changes may impact your estate plan, and could warrant a review of existing documents, or even the development of a new plan […]
Apportionment Of Military Retirement In Divorce
Navigating a divorce has many layers of complexities. Navigating a divorce in a military marriage has added layers of complexity. One of those added layers is the issue of apportionment of military retirement. In a Virginia divorce proceeding, a military spouse is not automatically entitled to receive a marital share of the military member’s disposable […]
Preserving Your Case: Preparing And Retaining Evidence
Most people are familiar with the phrase “it’s not what you know, it’s what you can prove.” Unfortunately, this phrase is too rarely put to practice by small businesses and individuals engaged in business. In every consultation one of the first questions I ask clients, after they have shared their facts with me, is what […]
Automotive Insurance Coverage Unpacked
As a personal injury lawyer with over twenty years of experience, the most important advice I give to friends, family, and clients often has more to do with insurance than it does with law. Much of what I do deals with the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Where, when, and how did the accident […]
What To Do After A Car Accident
What should you do when you’ve been hit in a car accident? Car accidents can be life altering events and most people will suffer an accident at least once in their life. Insurance industry numbers point to people being involved in a car accident about once every 18 years or so. This means that throughout the course […]
