In Virginia, when a minor (defined by being under 18 years of age) is injured in a car accident (or other type of accident) due to the negligence of another, there’s extra steps that have to be taken to settle their injury claim. That’s because, by being under 18, a minor can’t enter a contract […]
Continue reading…What is a non-suit in Virginia car accident cases?
Virginia has a very interesting concept in car accident litigation, which is essentially a “second bite at the apple.” Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 8.01-380, if you have a pending car accident case in court, you can file a “nonsuit,” which allows you to voluntarily drop the case. You then have the right to refile […]
Continue reading…What is FOIA and why does it matter for your Virginia car accident case?
If you’ve been in a Virginia car accident case, one thing you may want to consider is the Freedom of Information Act, also known as “FOIA.” Under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3700 (and the following chapters), Virginia provides its citizens access various government documents, including records related to car accident investigations. If you were seriously […]
Continue reading…Why your treating doctors are important for your Virginia car accident claim.
If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a Virginia car accident, your doctors will (obviously) play a vital role in your recovery. Through them, you will be provided the guidance and treatment to get back to full recovery (or as close to full recovery as possible). In addition to that, they will also serve an important […]
Continue reading…Plaintiff Offered $40,000 settlement for wrist fracture. Jury Awards $130,500.
Recently, an Abrenio Law client went to trial for her wrist fracture. Her case stemmed from a December 2016 crash that resulted in multiple injuries, the most serious of which was a fracture of her wrist. While the injury didn’t require surgery, unfortunately, this fracture causes her pain even through today. Prior to trial, the […]
Continue reading…Leg wound from car crash settles for $390,000.
Plaintiff, a 78-year-old mother of two, was driving in Northern Virginia when the defendant, an 18-year-old, was leaving a local shopping center. Unfortunately, the defendant misjudged the distance of Plaintiff’s vehicle when she exited the center, entered the Plaintiff’s Lane of travel, and caused their cars to crash at a high rate of speed. While […]
Continue reading…Need your Virginia Police Crash Report?
Were you involved in Virginia car accident and what to see the police crash report. In Virginia, they make it pretty easy. Simply click here, which will take you to the Virginia DMV (Department of Motorvehicle’s) website where it will give you instructions on requesting your report. Still have questions? Make sure to check out […]
Continue reading…Wilbur, not the pig from your childhood.
At Abrenio Law, we loving helping people. From time-to-time, we get to work on some memorable cases. Recently, we were able to help out on one such case. Come and say “Hi” to Wilbur. Our client was a very nice woman living in Northern Virginia. For exercise, and for fun, she often walked her dogs […]
Continue reading…If you’re charged with a Virginia Domestic Assault, trying to convince the complainant to drop the charges can back fire.
I receive calls from potential clients who tell me they are facing a Virginia domestic assault charge. They then tell me that the alleged victim, “doesn’t want to go forward.” Every time, I stress the importance that they must not be perceived as trying to influence what the alleged victim wants to do. Indeed, if a […]
Continue reading…$700,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Hit in Crosswalk. (And some things you should think about).
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 […]
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