Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
Seat belts are important safety features of modern vehicles that save lives and prevent injuries. Below are some facts and statistics that illustrate the importance of using your seat belt while in a motor vehicle 1:
Safety Belt Statistics
Prompt Investigation is Crucial
Prompt investigation is important in every kind of accident, but is especially critical in obtaining a satisfactory settlement or an excellent jury verdict in a tractor trailer accident case. Under Virginia law, the injured party, called the plaintiff, has the burden of proving how and why his accident happened. If the injured party cannot do this, he cannot win his case. The person who caused the… [ read more ]
Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant
Virginia law allows that, even after proper repairs have been made, you can recover the “loss of value” of your repaired vehicle after an accident in addition to the cost of the repairs. 1 Insurance companies and auto repair shops called this loss of value the “diminution of value” or “diminished value” of the vehicle.
In layman’s terms, “diminished value” means the difference in value between a vehicle… [ read more ]
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The blog is maintained and edited by Allen & Allen partner and personal injury attorney R. Clayton Allen. Clayton is a seasoned litigator who has successfully handled all types of personal injury cases. He has been with Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen for over 20 years, where he is known for negotiating settlements with difficult insurance companies and for handling complex cases.