Handling An Automobile Injury Claim on Your Own: What are the Risks?

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody

Author: Attorney Priscilla Woody

If you’re involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault and you suffer injuries, it’s possible that a claim representative from the at-fault person’s company may contact you immediately afterwards and try to settle your claim.  Be careful dealing with the insurance company on your own, because you may need an [ read more ]


Virginia Expands the “Move Over” Law

Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

When driving on the highway, it’s not unusual to see police or emergency vehicles on the shoulder.   Sometimes emergency vehicles may be stopped on the highway, due to a motor vehicle accident, a tree or other debris in the road, or some other emergency.  Many drivers do not… [ read more ]


Texting While Driving: A Deadly Message

Scott FitzgeraldBy Scott Fitzgerald, Summer Associate

On September 3, 2008, Linda Doyle was killed instantly in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when a 20-year-old driver ran through a red light and struck her car in the driver’s door at approximately 45 mph. The driver who ran the light told police he was typing a text message on his cell phone and never saw the red light or Linda’s small SUV.  1 In the aftermath of this tragic car accident, the National… [ read more ]


Summer Road Trip Safety

Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

Author: Chris Cloude

We are now well into summer and that means traveling to the beaches, mountains or your other favorite destination. Before you ever leave the driveway, however, there are several steps that you can take to make your trip safer. There are also steps you can take while driving that will ensure your safety.

  1. Plan your trip and go over your route prior to leaving home.

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Do I Need An Attorney After My Accident?

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen

Author: Attorney Charles Littlepaige (“Litt”) Allen

Often I am asked by people who are injured in accidents that are someone else’s fault whether they will benefit from being represented by an attorney. Generally, the answer is yes. However, I always encourage people to take advantage of the opportunity for a free consultation that most attorneys offer, and to use that free consultation… [ read more ]


Should you represent yourself or hire a lawyer in a small civil suit?

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

General District Courts in Virginia

Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

If you want to file a civil suit in Virginia representing yourself rather than hiring an attorney, there are several things to consider. You would need to decide on which court to file in. 1 Your decision affects the costs and potential recovery in your case. If your case is worth less than $4,500,… [ read more ]


Is it important to talk to an attorney if you’ve been injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer?

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer and the accident wasn’t your fault, you should consult a trucking accident attorney immediately. The same is true if you have a relative who was killed in an accident with a large truck.

You need someone on your side from the very beginning to protect your rights, to investigate and preserve critical evidence, to help you navigate the medical world as you… [ read more ]


Virginia Traffic Laws: Virginia Set to Raise Speed Limit to 70 MPH

Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

READY…SET… HOLD ON!

Author: Fredericksburg Attorney David M. Williams

Governor Bob McDonnell recently signed a bill passed by this year’s Virginia General Assembly that allows the speed limit to be raised from 65 mph to 70 mph on certain sections of Virginia’s highways. 1 While this law is set to take effect July 1st, it is… [ read more ]


The Recent Toyota Recalls – Should You Be Concerned?

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

“We now have proof that Toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations …  Worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from U.S. officials and did not take action to protect millions of drivers and their families. For those reasons, we are seeking the maximum penalty possible under current laws.” [ read more ]


Auto Insurance: Having “Full Coverage” Doesn’t Mean You Have Enough Insurance

Attorney Priscilla R. Woody

Author: Attorney Priscilla R. Woody

When I first meet a client who have been injured through no fault of their own, one of my first questions is: “How much insurance do you have?” Most clients answer, “I have full coverage.” However, when we review their declaration page and policy, the clients are surprised to learn that they have minimal insurance coverage on their vehicles. The confusion comes… [ read more ]


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