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What Do I Need to Know Before Accepting a Settlement Offer For My Virginia Personal Injury Accident?

Receiving an initial offer for a financial settlement to your Virginia personal injury claim is only the first part of the process. After you get your first offer, you need to make sure you get it in writing. This written offer should also include: An appropriate time frame to consider the offer  The precise dollar…

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Hotel Injuries and Virginia Premises Liability Laws

Hotels and resorts are usually associated with vacations, honeymoons, and excitement, but an unexpected injury can cause your fun, enjoyable trip to take a sudden turn for the worse. If you are injured at a hotel or resort, you may be able to hold the establishment liable for your injuries and other damages.  Speak to…

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Why You Should Never Give an Insurance Company Your Medical Records After a Virginia Car Accident

After being injured in a Virginia car accident, it is reasonable to expect the insurance provider of the at-fault driver to cover the costs of your physical injuries and other damages. Unfortunately, securing the compensation to which you are entitled can be an uphill battle, particularly when the insurance provider won’t negotiate in good faith….

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Why Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is the Most Important in Your Virginia Car Insurance Policy

All too often in Virginia, innocent pedestrians or drivers are involved in motor vehicle collisions. As a result, they experience serious physical injuries that leave them unable to work and facing exorbitant medical bills. After all this, they come to find out that the at-fault driver has no or limited liability insurance coverage on their…

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What You Need To Know About Your Virginia Sideswipe Accident

Most people associate sideswipe accidents with inconsequential damage to the vehicle, synch as dents and scrapes, and comparatively minor, if any, injuries. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to realize just how catastrophic and potentially deadly a Virginia sideswipe accident can be.    When contact is made between the sides of two vehicles, it can result in horrendous…

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