On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States made a ruling that will better protect those injured in tractor-trailer accidents. The unanimous ruling by the court (9-0) now allows freight brokers to be held accountable for negligently assigning loads to unsafe motor carriers and drivers. The case that changed everything In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC,…
Stephen Harper has been having quite a year. Virginia Super Lawyers just named him a Top 10 Attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This comes on the heels of additional recognition. Stephen was named a Go To Lawyer for workers’ compensation by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. A few months prior to that, he was named Lawyer of the Year for workers’…
We are pleased to announce that six of our attorneys have been named to Virginia Super Lawyers. Three have been named to the Super Lawyers list, and three have been recognized as Rising Stars. Attorneys given this distinction are chosen through a patented and comprehensive evaluation process, which includes a nomination, independent research, and a peer review process. Our Super Lawyers…
Losing a loved one unexpectedly in a workplace accident is a tragedy that no family is prepared for. Navigating the next steps can feel overwhelming, if not impossible. Anyone suffering such a loss deserves justice, and the law is on your side. We can help. What are death benefits in workers’ comp cases? The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act allows for…
When it comes to big truck accidents, there is no such thing as a fender bender. Those large trucks you see on the interstate, also known as 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, cause catastrophic injuries and even death. A fully-loaded tractor-trailer weighs over 80,000 pounds — which is 20 times the size of an average passenger car — and poses a significant…
When most people purchase auto insurance, they focus on the monthly premium cost, not the fine print buried inside their policy. Unfortunately, that fine print can make the difference between being fully compensated after a serious accident and being left with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. In Virginia, one of the most important — and most misunderstood…
Reinhardt | Harper | Davis is proud to announce that partner Craig Davis has been named to the 2026 Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame. Membership in the Hall of Fame is reserved for attorneys who have been practicing for 30 years or more. Selected lawyers must also have a distinguished career, with accomplishments that include contributions to the bar, the…
The going rate for workers’ compensation insurance in Virginia has dropped for the 6th year in a row. While this is good for business owners, these cuts come with a price for injured workers. Workers’ compensation is insurance that pays for medical care and lost time when employees are hurt on the job. Businesses with three or more employees are…
