By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published November 6, 2023 | Posted in Auto Accident, Car Accident Attorney, Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney, Harrisonburg Personal Injury Attorney, Palmyra Personal Injury Attorney, Staunton Personal Injury Attorney | Tagged Tags: car accident, Personal Injury Case, Yvonne Griffin | Comments Off on I was in a wreck yesterday and my leg was broken. How much is my case worth?
I was in a wreck yesterday and my leg was broken. How much is my case worth?
I could not tell you the value range of your case at this point. You nor I know what future medical treatment you will need. Will you need physical therapy when the cast comes off? Will you need any kind of surgery on the leg? Will you require treatment for the rest of your life? Read More
CAN I HANDLE MY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM ON MY OWN? PART II: FEDERAL, STATE, AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
The answer, of course, is yes. The better question is, “Can I get the best result without a lawyer?” That answer depends on your ability and willingness to recognize federal, state, and contract requirements regarding whom you must repay. In Part I we touched on the variables “medical bills”, “pain and suffering”, and a personal Read More
CAN I HANDLE MY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM ON MY OWN? PART I: THE VALUE OF YOUR CASE
The answer, of course, is yes. The better question is, “Can I get the best result for myself without a lawyer?” That answer depends on many variables. One of the variables is the value of your case. Your case’s value is determined by several factors, some of which are: Your Medical Bills If your total Read More
Injured Passenger Rights in Virginia: Can You Sue the Driver?
Introduction: Being involved in a car accident as a passenger can be a traumatic experience, resulting in injuries and financial burdens. If you find yourself in such a situation in the state of Virginia, it’s essential to understand your rights as an injured passenger. One crucial question that arises is whether you can sue the Read More
Understanding Damages in Personal Injury Claims: Evaluating Compensation Potential in Virginia
Introduction: If you are pursuing a claim for money for damages you incurred from a personal injury, you must understand the concept of damages and how damages impact the amount your case is considered to be worth. “Damages” refers to the physical, emotional, and financial losses you incur as a result of another party’s negligence Read More
Will my Medicare pay my hospital bills for my personal injuries if I am not at fault?
YES, if you have Parts A and B, they will have to pay what they are obligated to pay. HOWEVER, Medicare changes from being your primary payer to your secondary payer if you are in a car crash and you are not at fault. The at-fault driver’s insurance becomes primary. HOWEVER, if you are still Read More
Can I collect more than once for my medical bills related to my personal injury?
YES, if you have certain types of insurance. If you have health insurance that is not Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, an ERISA plan, or other certain federal or state plans, let your health insurance pay for everything it is obligated to pay. After that, if the at-fault driver’s insurance company pays for your medical bills Read More
The Importance of Jury Service: Safeguarding Our Constitutional Rights
You probably know that trial by jury was first guaranteed as a right in 1215 when King John signed the Magna Carta. Did you also know that in 1500 King Henry VIII abolished the right to trial by jury? From 1500 to 1689 that right did not exist for English citizens. A secret court called Read More
Do you have to pay your health insurance back if you recover money in a personal injury case?
From the Personal Injury Attorneys at Tucker Griffin Barnes: The general rule in Virginia is “NO”. Virginia Code §38.2-3405(A) states in pertinent part, “[n]o insurance contract providing hospital, medical, surgical and similar or related benefits . . . delivered or issued for delivery or providing for payment of benefits to or on behalf of persons Read More
What Is Roundabout Etiquette?
Whether you call them round-about or traffic circles, they keep traffic moving and decrease the time you must sit at a red traffic light when nothing is coming. When driving on round-abouts, using the proper round-about etiquette can avoid a car crash and the injuries that can come with it. First, when you approach the Read More
