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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Medical Bills for Car Accidents May Be Paid To You Multiple Times Under Certain Conditions

I was injured in a car accident through no fault of my own. Is it true I can get paid twice for my medical bills and keep the difference? Maybe, sometimes more (generally speaking under Virginia law.) The answer to this question depends on the type of health insurance you have. Virginia law states that Read More

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Calculating Pain and Suffering for Personal Injury Victims

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated? Some costs that result from accidents are easy to determine. They are called special damages. Hospitals issue bills for medical treatments, auto-body shops tally up the expenses of towing and repairs, and employers can verify one’s lost wages. These special damages can be calculated fairly simply; however, measuring pain Read More

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Your Health Insurance & Car Accident Cases

Do I have to pay my health insurance back if I recover money from a car accident case? The general rule in Virginia is “NO”; although, in many other states you are required to do so. The exceptions to this rule in Virginia include, but are not limited to: Workers’ Compensation payments; Medicare; Medicaid; ERISA Read More

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