Virginia Car Accident FAQ: Do I Have to Go to Court?

I was in a car accident where I was injured and there was damage to my vehicle. Do I have to take the other driver to court in order to receive a settlement? No, you do not have to go to court to be compensated for damages and injuries. In the majority of cases, you will

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Slip and Fall Claim

I was injured in a slip and fall while on someone else’s property. Do I have a claim? In most cases you do have a claim, but you will need substantial evidence to prove that the owner of the property was indeed negligent. Attempting to pursue a claim on your own can be a challenge.

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Who is Responsible If I’m Injured During a Hospital Visit?

Q: I had to receive surgery, but something went wrong and my health is declining. Who is responsible?  Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury in which a doctor, physician, nurse, or any other medical professional who you interacted during your time in the hospital could be held responsible for a mistake that was

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What happens in Virginia if an accident results in a wrongful death?

What happens in Virginia if an accident results in a wrongful death? In Virginia, we have what is called a wrongful death statute. This states specifically who can sue and who the beneficiaries of any judgment would be. In other words, there are laws about wrongful death in Virginia. These laws say exactly who can sue

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Do I sue the insurance company of the driver of the other vehicle in a Virginia car accident case??

I was in an accident in Virginia and want to file suit.  Do I sue the insurance company of the driver of the other vehicle? Or do I sue the driver? You sue the driver. Let me explain further. In Virginia we have what is called an indemnity system. This means that you sue the

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Insurance coverage: Which company has to cover me for my accident?

I changed insurance companies after I had an accident. Which company has to cover me for my accident? The insurance company that you had on the date of the accident has to cover you for the accident you had on that day. The newcompany that you switched to after the accident would provide you with

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FAQ: Car Accident With Uninsured Drivers in Virginia

Q: I was involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver in Virginia. What can I do?  Being involved with an uninsured driver can be frustrating, but there are a couple things you can do: 1) File a claim with your insurance company or 2) Personally take the uninsured driver to court. If you

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FAQ: How Long Will My Accident Injury Case Take? | Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Each accident injury case is different and how long it takes to settle a case is different for each person. Mostly it will depend on how severe your injuries are and how long it takes for you to recuperate. While you are being treated by your physician and/or chiropractor for your injuries, we begin building

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FAQ: Car Accident in Virginia: Not at Fault, But I Have No Insurance

I was in a car accident in Virginia, but I do not have car insurance. I am not at fault, though. Can I still get money for my injury and damages to my car?   Although you do not carry insurance, it is not considered a “fault” in the state of Virginia.  You can still

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Contributory Negligence vs Comparative Negligence | Richmond, VA Car Accident Lawyer

I was injured in a car accident. If I am at fault in any way, can I still file a personal injury claim? This is a common question that people have about personal injury cases. Unfortunately, Virginia is one of the few states that still follows the Law of Contributory Negligence, which says that even

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