If you’ve been charged with a crime in Northern Virginia (or anywhere else), you’re probably wondering what you can do to improve your chances of getting a better outcome. One thing we always recommend clients work on is “mitigation evidence.” These are efforts that you take, as a person charged with a crime, that would […]
Continue reading…Rotator Cuff Surgery that Lead to a day in the ICU Settled for $275,000.
In this case, the Plaintiff was T-boned when driving down a road in Fairfax County when the Defendant attempted to leave a shopping center form a side street, failed to see the Plaintiff’s vehicle, and slammed into the passenger’s side of her vehicle. As a result of the impact, Plaintiff’s main injury was a left […]
Continue reading…Why it matters whether the defendant was given a ticket in your Virginia car accident case.
If you were involved in a car accident, here in Virginia, find out whether the defendant was issued a ticket for the accident. While it doesn’t guarantee that you’ll win your case, it will be helpful. And here’s why: Contributory Negligence. Virginia applies Contributory Negligence. Under this law, if the defendant is 99% at fault […]
Continue reading…US Supreme Court Invalidates Non-Unanimous Criminal Jury Verdicts.
This week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that state court juries must vote unanimously to convict a defendant. This decision reversed the conviction of Evangelist Ramos in the state of Louisiana. He was convicted 10-2 by a jury of killing a woman in New Orleans. Two years after his conviction, Louisiana approved a constitutional […]
Continue reading…Before you settle your Virginia Accident Case, you need to know about Health Insurance Reimbursements.
If you’ve been involved in a Virginia accident, you need to know about health insurance reimbursements. If you’re lucky enough to have health insurance, you’re very fortunate. Many Americans have no coverage, and accident injuries can lead to devastation, both physically and financially. However, if your health insurance plan paid for your medical bills, you […]
Continue reading…How do I force the defendant to tell me how much coverage they have in my Virginia Car Accident Case?
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence in a Virginia Car Accident, it’s essential that determine how much car insurance that person has to cover your claim. Did you know that, in Virginia, you can carry as little as $25,000 in car insurance coverage and still be “fully insured?” While that may […]
Continue reading…What is Contributory Negligence, and why does it matter for your Virginia accident case?
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence (whether in a car accident, slip & fall, or another type of accident), you need to be aware that Virginia applies the rule of Contributory Negligence. Under this rule, if the person that injured you is 99% at fault, but you’re only 1% at fault, you […]
Continue reading…What if the police crash report is wrong in my Virginia Car Accident Case?
At Abrenio Law, we often get asked about errors in client’s police crash reports for their Virginia Car Accident claim. In this video, Owner James Abrenio answers your concerns. Still have questions about your Virginia Car Accident Claim? Give us a call. We’ve created this website to help you become an informed consumer. Feel free […]
Continue reading…What is a Pre-Existing Condition, and why does it matter for my Virginia Car Accident Case?
If you’ve suffered a serious injury in a Virginia Car Accident case, you need to be aware of what Pre-Existing Conditions are and why they matter. Fortunately, most people haven’t had to make personal injury claims for acar accidents. When they do, they are often so focused on proving that the accident was caused by […]
Continue reading…What are Virginia Field Sobriety Tests, and why do they matter?
If you’re a Virginia driver, you need to know about Field Sobriety Tests. Should law enforcement stop you for drunk driving, they will request that you take Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). Before you find yourself in this situation, here’s information you need to know: What are Field Sobriety Tests? FSTs are purported “scientific” and “objective” […]
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