License Suspension, Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, Ignition Interlock and More!
Posted on November 17, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This article is designed to educate the reader regarding the various penalties associated with DWI/DUI charges in Virginia. It concentrates on the penalty of the mandatory one year driver’s license suspension and the limitations/allowances of a restricted driver’s license. It also outlines the ignition interlock system and when it is required to be installed in the vehicle of a person convicted of DWI/DUI in Virignia.
Welcome to the Aftermath of DWI/DUI in Virginia!
One of the first things that hits you, after the alcohol in the blood has subsided, is that your driver’s license may be suspended for one year if you are convicted under the strict DUI/DWI laws of Virginia.
Read More..>>How Long Will My Case Take?
Posted on October 16, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
One of the most common misconceptions about injury cases is they take years to be resolved. New clients regularly express this concern. This misconception comes from cases in the news which have taken years to settle. However, for the most part, it remains a myth.
One of the most common misconceptions about injury cases is they take years to be resolved. New clients regularly express this concern. This misconception comes from cases in the news which have taken years to settle. However, for the most part, it remains a myth.
Read More..>>Who Provides For Medical Care and Wage Loss When You’ve Been Hurt In a Car Crash On The Job?
Posted on September 21, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Answers a common question of who actually provides for medical care and wage loss after a car accident.
In our practice, we regularly see clients who have been involved in car or truck accidents while occupying their employers’ vehicle. Most people are confused about who is responsible for providing for their medical care and their rights of recovery. In some ways, it is analogous to having two separate claims running on parallel tracks, although the rights of recovery do not overlap. Many times choosing the best way to proceed is determined on a case-by-case basis. I’ll point out some of the issues that must be considered.
Read More..>>Things You Must Do After an Auto Accident - Part II
Posted on August 24, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Part II of Things You Must Do After an Accident. It contains information and tips to help you protect yourself is you are in an car accident. It outlines information your attorney will need if you decide you need an attorney.
In Part I, we discussed what to do at the scene, getting medical care and dealing with insurance. So let’s start where we left off with an important tip when dealing with insurance adjusters: Only sign releases that are specifically addressed to the doctors and providers you are seeing for your accident-related injuries. Also, DO NOT sign a release that allows an adjuster to speak with your physicians directly.
Read More..>>Things You Must Do After an Auto Accident - Part II
Posted on August 23, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Part II of Things You Must Do After an Accident. It contains information and tips to help you protect yourself is you are in an car accident. It outlines information your attorney will need if you decide you need an attorney.
In Part I, we discussed what to do at the scene, getting medical care and dealing with insurance. So let’s start where we left off with an important tip when dealing with insurance adjusters: Only sign releases that are specifically addressed to the doctors and providers you are seeing for your accident-related injuries. Also, DO NOT sign a release that allows an adjuster to speak with your physicians directly.
Read More..>>Settling Your Injury Claim Without a Lawyer
Posted on August 4, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
A common question lawyers receive from potential clients is whether the client should accept an offer made by the defendant’s insurance company shortly after an accident. Insurance companies commonly attempt to encourage an early settlement of some claims by offering a relatively nominal settlement. There are some considerations that consumers should be aware of before simply accepting such an offer from an insurance company.
Read More..>>Why You Should Always Seek Medical Care When You Are Injured in a Virginia Automobile Accident
Posted on July 21, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This articles is designed to help people injured in Virginia car accidents understand why it is so important to promptly seek and obtain medical care for their injuries. These actions will not only guard their health, but also strengthen their position in a personal injury claim against the opposing insurance company.
The insurance companies have many powerful advocates teaching them how to deny and minimize personal injury claims arising from car accidents; however, the average person involved in such an accident does not.
This inequity drove me to write this article to help people injured in Virginia accidents better understand their rights and increase their chances of successfully pursuing claims for those injuries.
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