Far too often, folks call us about serious car accidents and tell us that they’ve suffered devastating injuries. And when we tell them that there’s not enough car insurance to cover their claim, they respond, “but I’m fully insured?!” Tragically, car accident injury victims don’t learn that they are underinsured until it’s too late. Virginia […]
Continue reading…What if you were in a Virginia car accident and you don’t have health insurance?
As we’ve written before, if you were in a Virginia car accident, we recommend that you use your health insurance to pay your bills. This is because it will allow you access to future care, minimize your chances of unpaid bills messing up your credit, get you doctors paid. And even if you have to […]
Continue reading…Is not wearing my seatbelt Contributory Negligence in Virginia?
Often, when speaking with insurance adjusters regarding my client’s Virginia car accident case, they point out that my client may have not been wearing their seatbelt when the crash happened. In some instances, they imply that this behavior constitutes Contributory Negligence, which may bar my client’s claim. Alternatively, they argue that had they been wearing […]
Continue reading…Virginia’s new UM/UIM Rule coming July 1, 2023, that you need to know about!
If you’re a Virginia driver and have signed up for car insurance here, you need to be aware of a big change coming to car insurance law. And this rule specifically relates to UM/UIM (or “uninsured” or “under-insured” motorist coverage). In our view, this is some of the most important car insurance that you can […]
Continue reading…Can you really get jail time for driving over 100 mph in Fairfax, Virginia?
Often, I get calls about reckless driving tickets, here in Virginia. Occasionally, those calls will involve folks who were alleged to have been driving over 100 mph. And their first question is typically, “Can I really go to jail for this?” Reckless driving is a serious offense. In many states, driving fast is a traffic […]
Continue reading…Can you claim more than your out-of-pocket expenses for your medical bills in your Virginia car accident case?
If you’ve been involved in an accident, and required medical treatment, you’ve likely received a lot of medical bills. Depending on whether you have health insurance, you may have paid a significant amount of bills out of pocket. Now you’re wondering what you can recoup in your personal injury claim. Don’t let the adjuster fool […]
Continue reading…What is a Virginia wet reckless?
If you’re facing a Virginia DUI, you may have heard the term “wet reckless.” If your attorney is telling you that it may be an option in your case, read this article to better understand its benefits. What is a wet reckless? You won’t find the term “wet reckless” in a Virginia code book or […]
Continue reading…Can I really be convicted of a crime for a Virginia custody order violation?
If you are subject to a Virginia custody order, my recommendation is to follow that order. If you don’t agree with the order, then work with your family law attorney to change that order – we DO NOT practice family law. If the court refuses your request, then follow the order until it changes. If […]
Continue reading…Will your car insurance premiums increase after a Virginia DUI conviction?
If you’re charged with a Virginia DUI, there are many possible consequences you’re facing. For a first DUI, possible consequences include possible jail, license suspension, and fines. However, you should expect indirect costs. One consequence will be an impact on your car insurance requirements and premiums. Virginia law requires double minimum coverage limits. For insured […]
Continue reading…Is your medical provider refusing to submit your bills to your health insurance company?
At Abrenio Law, we always advise our Virginia car accident victims to use their health insurance for their medical treatment. By doing so, they have access to care, maximize their chances of recovery, and doing so helps avoid their bills going to collections. But we also advise our clients to make sure to follow up. […]
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