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. […]
Continue reading…What are Explanation of Benefits and why does it matter for your Virginia car accident case?
If you’ve been injured in a Virginia car accident, and you’re lucky enough to have health insurance, we always advise that you use your health insurance for the medical bills. If your health insurance, in fact, paid part (if not all of your medical bills), you’ve likely received Explanation of Benefits (EOBs). You may also […]
Continue reading…What is a Preliminary Breath Test and why does it matter for my Virginia DUI?
When it comes to your rights if stopped for a DUI, we sense a lot of confusion about whether to take the “breath test.” Hopefully, this blog will clear up some confusion when it comes to Virginia DUIs. What is a Preliminary Breath Test? When law enforcement is investigating someone for a DUI, they employ […]
Continue reading…Reckless Driving Constituted Felony Child Abuse.
Recently, a conviction for Felony Child Abuse in violation of Virginia Code Section 18.2-371.1(B) was upheld based upon the defendant’s dangerous driving with kids in the car. There, after “consuming alcohol,” the defendant put four children into her car without child seats or restraints, lost control of the car on a curve while using her […]
Continue reading…How does Virginia define Assault & Battery?
If you’re facing an assault and battery here in Virginia, you need to take the charge very seriously. Given that the charge is violent in nature, there can be devastating consequences to your life and career that you wouldn’t have even predicted. However, upon researching Virginia assault and battery, you may be surprised to learn […]
Continue reading…A Virginia lawmaker swears out and assault and battery warrant against another Virginia lawmaker.
After the Virginia Supreme Court approved new legislative maps this year, two Republican Delegates, Del. Marie March and Del. Wren Williams ended up being paired in the same district and will face off next year in a primary race. Apparently, the contest is heating up a little early. The allegations. Recently, Del. March swore out […]
Continue reading…Don’t ask how much your Virginia car accident case is worth. Ask how much money you will get in your pocket.
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…What you need to think about if you’re being deposed for your Virginia accident case.
If you’ve got a personal injury claim here in Virginia, and you’re compelled to file a lawsuit, one thing you will likely encounter is a deposition. A deposition is when the insurance company gets to sit down with you and your attorney and ask you a series of questions to include about how your accident […]
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 […]
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