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How to Navigate the Personal Injury Claims Process: From Filing to Settlement

Posted on September 25, 2023 to
  • Personal Injury

So, you got injured because of someone else’s carelessness. You plan to file a claim against their insurance coverage for your losses. You would like a roadmap that explains how to navigate the personal injury claims process, from filing to settlement.

The first step you could take to make...

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Understanding the Different Types of Personal Injury Cases: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on September 25, 2023 to
  • Personal Injury

There are many different kinds of personal injury cases. This blog will discuss a wide range of these cases to help you understand the different types of personal injury cases and serve as a comprehensive guide. A Virginia personal injury attorney could help you seek financial compensation from the at-fault party...

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How to Calculate the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim

Posted on July 17, 2023 to
  • Personal Injury

When another party causes you injury in Virginia, you can pursue a personal injury claim for damages. Damages include physical, emotional, and financial loss. The courts cannot undo the harm another person causes, so the law provides for monetary compensation for that harm. However, it can be challenging to determine the value...

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What Is the Eggshell Plaintiff Rule and How Does It Affect Your Case?

Posted on July 12, 2023 to
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Generally, a negligent party is responsible for injuries and damages their action causes another person. For example, if a driver causes a car crash in the District of Columbia, a DC personal injury attorney could help you recover compensation for your lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, and other losses....

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What is Contributory Negligence and How Does It Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

Posted on June 23, 2023 to
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Contributory negligence in Virginia is a crucial concept to understand for anyone involved in personal injury cases. This legal doctrine can have significant implications on the outcome of your claim, as it may bar you from recovering any compensation if you are found even partially at fault for an accident. 

What is Res Ipsa Loquitur, and How Can it Help Your DC Personal Injury Case?

Posted on June 16, 2023 to
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Have you ever been in a car accident or experienced an incident where someone else's carelessness caused you harm? 

In legal terms, there's a concept called Res Ipsa Loquitur, which means "the thing speaks for itself." It's a fancy way of saying that if something bad happens, and it's...

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The Role of Damages in Personal Injury Claims: Compensatory vs. Punitive

Posted on June 9, 2023 to
  • Personal Injury

Ever found yourself in a situation that turned your world upside down? An accident, perhaps, that left you bruised, battered, and wondering who’s going to pay for all these medical bills? 

Well, that's precisely where personal injury claims come into play, particularly the concept of damages.

Understanding the Concept of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Posted on June 2, 2023 to
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Life can change in an instant. One moment, everything's fine, and the next, you're dealing with the aftermath of an accident that wasn't your fault. Navigating the path to recovery can be overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling medical appointments, insurance calls, and potential loss of income. We understand how daunting this can...

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Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases

Posted on April 25, 2023 to
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The statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. If the case has not settled and the lawsuit does not get filed before the deadline, the statute of limitations will bar the plaintiff from taking legal action against the party who caused the harm to them. The injured person will...

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Understanding Comparative Fault in Personal Injury Cases

Posted on April 21, 2023 to
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Virginia is one of a handful of states that still follows a harsh rule of law about comparative fault in accident claims. Comparative fault refers to a situation in which at least two parties were negligent in causing the accident that caused the injury. In our state, even a tiny portion of...

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