If you were involved in a Virginia car accident case, you’re probably wondering what your case is worth. As we’ve discussed previously, the actual value of your case will depend on many factors. However, at Abrenio Law, we believe that you should be asking a more important question – how much money will you actually […]
Continue reading…Our Top Ten Rules for your Virginia Car Accident Deposition.
Were you injured in a Virginia car accident, and you’ve filed a lawsuit. Are you now being told by your attorney that you’ve got a deposition coming up and you’re not sure what to think. Don’t worry, in our view, your deposition is your opportunity to demonstrate to the insurance company that you’re a great […]
Continue reading…Can you claim lost wages in your Virginia car accident case. And, if so, how do you prove them?
If you were in a Virginia car accident, Virginia allows you to claim multiple elements of damages in your claim. One such element are lost wages that were the result of the crash. However, you must make sure that you can prove your lost wages, the court won’t simply take your word for it. You […]
Continue reading…How to negotiate your Virginia car accident case?
If you have a Virginia car accident, you may be wondering how negotiations work. Perhaps you’re working with an attorney, and you’re curious how they think. Or perhaps you’ve decided to handle your own claim and you want to do it the right way. Over my nearly 15 years of practice, I’ve learned that how […]
Continue reading…What is my Virginia car accident case actually 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 one overarching question that you must consider: What would a jury do? Stated another way, […]
Continue reading…What happens if you’re not fully recovered from your Virginia car accident before your statute of limitations runs?
If you’ve been injured in a Virginia car accident, there’s generally a two-year statute of limitations to file a lawsuit (though, it can be shorter in some instances. (Learn more about the statute of limitations here.) At Abrenio Law, many of our clients are facing catastrophic injuries, and their recovery lasts well beyond the two […]
Continue reading…The defendant was charged for your Virginia car accident. What should you do?
Were you injured in a Virginia car accident and the other driver was issued a criminal charge for their driving behavior? If so, it’s important that you pay attention to what happens to the defendant’s case because it may affect your personal injury claim. As such, we believe you shouldn’t simply rely on law enforcement […]
Continue reading…How do personal injury lawyers get paid? (A discussion of contingency fees).
If you’ve been injured in a car accident (or some other accident) due to someone else’s negligence, you may be looking for an attorney. Naturally, you’re also likely asking, “how much do I have to pay the lawyer to help me out?” It’s a great question, and you should ask it upfront. No, you don’t […]
Continue reading…So, law enforcement, “just wants to talk” about a criminal investigation. Here’s what we think.
If you’ve been contacted by an investigator about alleged criminal activity here in Northern Virginia, we believe it’s absolutely necessary that you speak with an attorney about your rights. Here’s why. Anything you say can be used against you (even if you think it’s helpful). While you might think that just chatting won’t hurt, and […]
Continue reading…So, you don’t want to take the ambulance after your Virginia car accident?
One scenario I see all too often is a client (or potential client) is involved in a Virginia car accident. And after the accident, while still on the scene, emergency responders recommend that the injured client take an ambulance to the ER to get checked out. Often times, that client will refuse transport because they […]
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