Employee & Former Employee Representation
While Virginia is an "at will" employment state, that does not mean that Employees are without rights. Wrongful Discharge, Retaliation, Discrimination based on Age, Sex, Race, Pregnancy, Disability, Sexual Orientation and Harassment are all actionable offenses. The attorneys at Brandon T. Bybee, P.L.C. regularly bring these claims on behalf of employees and former employees.
- EEOC/ VA OCR: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Virginia Office of Civil Rights handle many of the Federal and Virginia laws that employers violate when they discriminate, allow harassment, or retaliate against employees. The attorneys at Brandon T. Bybee, P.L.C. can help guide you through the process of working with these administrative agencies, prior to filing lawsuits.
- Wrongful Discharge: On many occasions, employers will terminate an employee in violation of a "public policy." Additionally, an employer cannot fire someone due to their age (over 40 -ADEA), race, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or even race. Employer's may try to mask this as a "for cause" termination. We can help enforce your rights if you are wrongfully discharged or terminated in violation of a Federal or Virginia law.
- Retaliation: Employers retaliate against employees in a variety of impermissible ways, including when employees are on leave (Family & Medical Leave Act) or when they complain about violations of the Civil Rights Act. (Title VII)
- Family Medical Leave Act: Under certain conditions, an employer cannot terminate you or cut your benefits if you have requested leave to care for yourself or a family member, nor can they retaliate against because you've used your qualified FMLA leave. Call us if you think your FMLA rights have been violated by your employer.
- Other Practice Areas: Defamation by your former employer, Qui Tam (Whistleblower) Representation, Employment Contract Review.
Medical Malpractice
While most medical professionals are hardworking, careful and intelligent providers, the unfortunate reality is that individuals are harmed by medical malpractice everyday. If you or a loved one have been harmed by a medical professional - Brandon T. Bybee, P.L.C. can help.
Personal Injury
If you're in an accident, medical bills, surgeries, and dealing with insurance companies can be overwhelming. If you're injured, not only does the at-fault party's insurance company want to pay you the least amount possible, your own insurer may deny you the coverage you need. We can help you navigate with personal injury litigation as well as the insurers.
- At Fault Drivers: Unfortunately, on many occasions the at fault driver's insurance company may not offer you a reasonable settlement, and you may even be forced to file suit. Call Brandon T. Bybee, P.L.C. before you talk to any opposing driver's insurance agents.
- Uninsured Motorists: Despite legal requirements to do so, some drivers don't have the necessary insurance coverage to pay your bills in the event they cause you harm. Your own insurance can handle underinsured or uninsured drivers. Let Brandon T. Bybee, P.L.C. work with your insurer to get you the coverage you need.
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Sometimes, despite paying your premiums and expecting insurance companies to keep up their end of the deal, individuals are denied coverage they deserve. We can help if you're denied medical coverage, or if you need to appeal any alternative form of insurance coverage denial.
- Internal Appeals Process: Many times, when an insurance company denies coverage for a medical procedure, there is an internal appeals process if you feel your medical needs are in fact covered. We can help you work with the insurer and navigate this process.
- Bad Faith Denial: Sometimes insurers will deny coverage despite have no reasonable rationale to do so. In that case, you may have a "bad faith" claim against your insurer. On occasion, insurers will even deny you had coverage at all when your injury or medical needs arose. The team at Brandon T. Bybee, P.L.C. can help. Call us if your insurer refuses to pay your medical bills.