Do I have to go to court? | Virginia personal injury lawyer
Do I have to go to court? No you don’t have to go to court. The decision on whether to go to court or not is always yours. Sometimes however it is important that you file suit in your case because the insurance company is being unreasonable in the amount of money that they are
Read MoreDo I have to pay my lawyer a down payment to handle my personal injury case in Virginia?
No you do not. Most lawyers handle personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis. What that means is the lawyer does not get paid until the case settles at the end of the case. The lawyer will usually advance or pay all expenses involved in handling your case. It makes you lawyer sort of
Read MoreDirty Little Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know (Part 2)
“Dirty Little Secrets” Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know part 2 TIME IS MONEY! One of the most important parts of your claim is the evidence. The longer you or your attorney wait to collect the necessary evidence, the harder your case will be to prove. If this evidence is lost, the value of
Read MoreTips For Driving During Icy Road Conditions in Virginia
It’s been a harsh winter on the East Coast and Virginia is no exception. There have been scores of accidents, and recently in Albermale County two women were killed when the driver lost control of the car and crashed into a tree. The police say that the icy roads were probably the cause of this
Read MoreFAQ: Why does the adjuster keep calling me and asking for information?
When you get into a car or truck accident you will often be contacted by the car accident adjuster who represents the insurance company of the vehicle that hit you, don’t answer any questions. You might want to know that the reason the adjuster wants all this information from you is so the insurance company
Read MoreWho Pays In a Virginia Auto Accident?
When it comes to auto accidents in Virginia, injured people are often confused about whom to send their auto and medical injury bills to. Every car wreck is different with unique circumstances, so who pays the bills depends on several factors. However, here are some general guidelines to consider: • If you are the victim
Read MoreDon’t sign insurance company release forms
Ben Glass of Virginia has written an interesting new blog about why you should never sign insurance company release forms without first consulting with your attorney. Good advice that should be read by anybody involved in a car accident or truck wreck that is dealing with a difficult insurance adjuster.
Read MoreHow much is my case worth?
How much money will I get for my accident case? What is the real value of my car wreck case? Is there a limit to how much I can collect? This is a frequently asked question for sure, and also one that is virtually impossible to answer. You should avoid any lawyer that states a
Read MoreWhat to do if you are injured in a car accident
If you wreck your car or truck in an accident and suffer an injury there are certain things you should do. Call the police. They can often provide great assistance in determining who caused the wreck, whether the accident involved a car, truck, tractor trailer, pedestrian, bicycle or other motor vehicle. The police report can
Read MoreI can’t afford to pay a lawyer! How much is the legal fee?
How much do the attorney’s charge? Is it just going to cost me money that the insurance company is going to pay me anyway? How can I fight the insurance company with all their money and high priced attorneys? The good news is that you can fight the big insurers and their legal counsel. If
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