A brief discussion of this case: In June of 2021, we were able to settle this complex injury case. The accident happened February of 2019, when the Plaintiff was crossing the street at a cross-walk. At that same time, the defendant was stopped at a blinking yellow arrow attempting to make a left turn, which […]
Continue reading…Virginia allows injury victims to sue for $50,000 in district court.
Beginning July 1, 2021, Virginia will increase the amount an injury victim can sue for in the General District Court from $25,000 to $50,000. At Abrenio Law, we believe this is true progress for injury victims and will allow for swifter, fairer resolutions of cases. $25,000 was too low. To be clear, $25,000 is a […]
Continue reading…So, your Virginia car accident attorney won’t return your call?
More often than we’d expect, we get calls from injury victims telling us that their Virginia car accident attorney won’t return their calls. And they ask us what we think they should do. In the video above, James explains his thoughts. No, our answer is not: fire them and hire us! Switching attorneys in the […]
Continue reading…What is my Virginia car accident case worth?
If you have a Virginia car accident case, this is likely one of the top questions on your mind. If you’ve done some “Googling,” you’ve probably seen equations and algorithms that make this answer “easy.” In our view, there’s really only one question you need to ask yourself: What would a jury do? As James […]
Continue reading…What you should expect after we settle your case.
So, we’ve managed to settle your personal injury case. Now you want to know what’s next. More importantly, you want to know when you’ll see money in your pocket. That’s a great question, and exactly why we’ve provided you this video. Take time to watch, and below are some quick points. The Settlement Release. Before […]
Continue reading…Virginia broadens “otherwise dismissed” expungements.
Virginia is famous for many things. One of which is our notoriously archaic expungement laws that leave far too many people with permanent criminal records. This is despite how much they improve their lives or contribute to their communities. Fortunately, during the General Assembly’s 2020 Special Session, our law makers decided to make a change […]
Continue reading…What if the Complainant wants to drop your Virginia Domestic Assault charge?
In this video, Attorney James Abrenio explains the scenario in which you are charged with a Virginia Domestic Assault charge and the complaining witnesses tells you they want to drop the charge. He makes clear that having the case dismissed, in many instances will not be that simple. And that you, as an accused, should […]
Continue reading…As an alleged victim, what are your rights in a Virginia Domestic Assault case?
In this video, James Abrenio discusses what rights an alleged victim has in a Virginia Domestic Assault case. Given the concern for domestic violence, he explains that often times prosecutors will pursue a case even when alleged victims want the case dropped. He further explains that alleged victims have a right to their own counsel, […]
Continue reading…What are we looking for in your Virginia Medical Malpractice claim?
In this video, James Abrenio discusses how we evaluate your Virginia Medical Malpractice claim. In it, James explains the difficulty in prove medical malpractice cases as well as the expense involved in pursuing them. If you’ve got a claim, we recommend you watching this to get a better understanding of how we will evaluate your […]
Continue reading…Why it matters what you said to law enforcement in your Virginia Domestic Assault charge.
In this video, James Abrenio discusses why it matters what you said to law enforcement in your Virginia domestic assault case. As you’ll learn, your own statements to the police can be some of the most important, and often times damning, evidence for the prosecutor. Still have questions? Make sure to review our other articles […]
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