Negotiating without an Attorney The answer to this question is sometimes tricky, and the honest answer is that not everyone actually needs a personal injury attorney. Most of the smaller cases where people get better right away can be negotiated successfully between an insurance adjuster and an individual. As long as you have the information […]
Personal Injury
I Was Hit By A Tractor Trailer
I Was Hit By A Tractor Trailer Tractor trailer accidents are very different from car-on-car type accidents for a couple of various reasons. Obviously, tractor trailers are much bigger and are much heavier than normal vehicles, which means that they simply cause more damage. You are more likely to suffer a serious injury in an […]
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth Every case has a different value. Every case is unique. Every case has different facts. You could have a disputed liability situation where the insurance company is saying, “Our insured or defendant driver is not liable for any of your injuries or any of your damages”. You […]
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Personal Injury Case
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Personal Injury Case There is no law that says that you have to have a lawyer to resolve your personal injury case. But the question is not, “Do I have to have a lawyer to resolve my personal injury case?” Instead, “Should I have a lawyer to help […]
What Should I Bring with Me to my First Meeting with my Attorney
What Should I Bring with Me to my First Meeting with my Attorney There are several things that you should bring with you on your very first meeting with a personal injury attorney. The more prepared you are in the beginning can create a more successful outcome. Insurance Declaration Page The insurance declaration page is […]
If I was ticketed for my wreck, can I still recover
If I was ticketed for my wreck, can I still recover If you received a ticket for your wreck, the likelihood is that you did something wrong. And if you did something wrong in Virginia, there is a theory called contributory negligence. If your negligence contributed in any way to the accident, then you are […]
The driver who hit me doesn’t have insurance
The driver who hit me doesn’t have insurance There are a couple of things that you need to do if the driver who hits you does not have car insurance. What are your options and what should you know? Uninsured Motorist Coverage You need to contact your insurance agent and find out how much your […]
How do I pay for my medical bills after a car wreck
How do I pay for my medical bills after a car wreck If you have been injured in a car accident and you have medical bills that are starting to pile up, a lot of people ask, “How do I pay for my medical bills?” At this point, we always tell people to submit your […]
Do I Have To Reimburse My Health Insurance For What it Paid
In Virginia, the general rule is that you do not have to reimburse your health insurance for the amounts that it pays for your accident-related medical treatment. That’s the general rule. Medicare and Medicaid There are several exceptions to this general rule. The main exception is for government-run health insurance companies like Medicare or Medicaid. […]
What Happens If I’m A Little Bit At Fault In An Accident
If you’re ticketed for a car accident, then most likely you are somehow at fault in the accident. If you’re found guilty after you go to court on that, then perhaps you’re not entitled to recovery. Virginia’s Contributory Negligence Principle In Virginia, there’s a principle called contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is a complete bar to […]
