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
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
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
Client Review – Complicated Charlottesville Car Accident Case
We Greatly Appreciate 5-Star Reviews from our Personal Injury Clients: “I had an incredible experience working with Tucker Griffin Barnes. Yvonne Griffin represented me in a personal injury case when I was involved in a car accident that changed my life in so many ways. My case was complicated and challenging. Ms. Griffin helped me Read More
How to Proceed if You Were Partially Responsible for Your Virginia Car Accident
After a car accident, you are dealing with physical, emotional and financial consequences. You feel that you deserve compensation for your injuries and want to pursue a lawsuit. But what happens if you were partially at fault for the accident? Virginia is one of only five jurisdictions that have pure contributory negligence laws. In most Read More
