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Virginia Wrongful Death Report

The Importance of Properly Presented Medical Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim

Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Virginia (VA)

The statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim is two years in Virginia (VA). This means if you lost a loved one in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, or any other city in VA and don't bring a claim within two years, the at-fault individual or comp...

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What To Do If You Lose a Loved One in a Wrongful Death Accident

First and foremost, we are very sorry for your loss. A wrongful death accident is one of the most tragic situations our law firm deals with. Let us take some of the burden off your shoulders and fight for justice in a court of law. To learn more, check out this video.

What To Do if You Don't Know the Name of the Driver Who Hit You

Were you unable to get the name of the driver who hit you? Don't worry. You should have a type of coverage on your own insurance policy called "uninsured motorist" coverage. This is compensation available to you if you were the victim of a hit-and-run or an accident where there i...

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What To Do When the Insurance Company Doesn't Call You Back

If the at-fault driver's insurance company is dragging its feet about compensating you for property damage done to your car and not returning your calls, you need to contact your own insurance company. They should be able to provide a rental car and/or compensation to cover your ...

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Why You Should NOT Give an Insurance Adjuster Your Statement

Should you give the insurance adjuster your statement? In a word - no! This statement can, and will, be used against you in a court of law if you decide to pursue a personal injury claim against the insurance company. To learn more, check out this video.

Should You Cash Your Damage Check from the Insurance Company?

It's okay to accept a check from the insurance company for property damage (i.e. the damage done to your car from the accident), but don't think that this is the only compensation you're allowed to recover from the insurance company. If you've suffered serious injury, you may be ...

Why You Should Not Settle Quickly in Your Car Accident Injury Claim

You should not settle quickly, or hastily accept the first offer from the insurance company. Why? Because the extent of your injury may be unknown immediately after the accident. For example, the effects of a serious head injury may not appear for weeks after the car wreck. To le...

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