Determining fault after a car accident in Virginia is critical — because even partial fault can prevent you from recovering compensation. Insurance companies, police, and attorneys all evaluate fault using evidence, statements, and legal standards. Key Takeaways Fault is determined using evidence like police reports and witness statements Virginia follows strict contributory negligence rules Even …
Insurance adjusters will try to minimize the amount they have to pay on claims or look for reasons to deny the claim altogether. They are trained to use different strategies to protect the insurance company’s profits at your expense. Games insurance adjusters play include: Delaying settlements Underestimating damages Offering low settlements Using your statements against …
According to the contributory negligence rule, the injured victim can only recover compensation if the defendant is 100% at fault for the accident. Therefore, if you are even 1% responsible for the incident, you are not eligible to claim damages. Virginia and a few other states follow this system. With over 15 years of experience …
In my years of practicing accident injury law, two questions come up the most: how long will my personal injury case take and how much money will I get? Major factors shaping the value of your personal injury case include the nature of the injury, whether it is permanent, your health insurance and/or car insurance …
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? Most of the time, to ask this question is to answer it. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, bitten by someone else’s dog, harmed by medical malpractice, or hurt in a shopping center or business premises, talking to a personal injury …