Pending civil case has a signed 60-40 contract in force. One attorney wants to change to a split settlement instead. Good/bad?

There is not enough information here for anyone to give you an opinion. We would need to know the facts of the case, how likely it is that the...

Would one ever contact the adjuster (car accident case) after they have handed the case over to a lawyer?

I agree. Once you have a lawyer insurance company is not going to talk to you and it wouldn't be a good idea. If you were handling the case on your...

Parking lot accident

It's not going to be worth it to get an attorney involved. If you have coverage to your own insurance company get them to take care of it and let...

Can my employer terminate my employment as a result of me being on long term disability for 2 years?

It is generally lawful in Virginia for an employer to terminate you, yes. Whether or not you are entitled to additional health benefits is...

Will the Defendants Insurance Company always negotiate a settlement?

To answer your question directly, "no" the insurance company does not always make any offer, let alone just pay whatever the first demand...

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I was charged with a misdemeanor assault and convicted how long does the plaintiff have to file a civil lawsuit and serve me

IF you have homeowners's insurance call them and send them the Complaint. they may help you. There may not be coverage for an intentional act but...

Do I need an attorney?

The truth is that not every case needs an attorney. You certainly should go and get a free consultation since most if not all personal injury...

Do I need to sue

Let your uninsured motorist insurance pay. They will sue the other driver. Part of what you are paying for is to not have to hassle with this!

In Virginia, is there a statute of limitations for filing for disability (short and long term) from an employer/ex-employer?

Generally you will look to the policy for the time limit to file suit. Generally the time runs from the time proof of claim was due. The exact...

Is it legal for police to use their vehicle to block the path in high speed chase causing accident

I would be very careful about posting anything on the Internet that begins with "I was eluding the policy." Nothing is private or confidential...