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Will My Lawyer Negotiate with the Car Insurance Company?

When you hire a car accident lawyer, they will negotiate with the other driver’s auto insurance company and your carrier. Negotiating on your own with the insurance company is not recommended.

How to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving continues to be a problem in the U.S., accounting for hundreds of severe accidents every day. How can we – a society that seems addicted to our smartphones — curb this risky behavior behind the wheel? By participating in Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and encouraging friends and family to do the same! Now […]

What If Someone Else Gets In An Accident In My Car?

What Evidence is Used to Prove Fault in Car Accident Cases?

Dozens of traffic accidents happen every day in Virginia, and some of these result in legal action. Proving fault is critical to securing fair and full compensation after any type of car crash, and a skilled personal injury lawyer can help victims in this regard. There are many kinds of evidence utilized to establish fault […]

How Many Alcohol-Related Auto Accident Deaths Occur in Virginia?

In 2019, 252 people lost their lives in Virginia due to a drunk driver, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Another 2,961 suffered injuries in alcohol-related accidents that year. The good news is that alcohol-related fatalities have dropped by 37 percent over the past 30 years, but that is small consolation to those […]

What Does it Mean to Work on Contingency?

No matter how strong your potential case is, paying up-front legal fees can be a significant barrier to pursuing justice. When your lawyer works on contingency, it means you do not need to pay their fee to start working on the case.