On July 1, 2021, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-77, Virginia increased the amount an injury victim can sue for in the General District Court from $25,000 to $50,000. At Abrenio Law, we believe this is true progress for injury victims and will allow for swifter, fairer resolutions for a lot of cases. This article […]
Continue reading…So, your Virginia car accident attorney won’t return your call?
More often than we’d expect, we get calls from injury victims telling us that their Virginia car accident attorney won’t return their calls. And they ask us what we think they should do. In the video above, James explains his thoughts. No, our answer is not: fire them and hire us! Switching attorneys in the […]
Continue reading…What you should expect after we settle your case.
So, we’ve managed to settle your personal injury case. Now you want to know what’s next. More importantly, you want to know when you’ll see money in your pocket. That’s a great question, and exactly why we’ve provided you this video. Take time to watch, and below are some quick points. The Settlement Release. Before […]
Continue reading…Virginia broadens “Deferred Findings.”
Virginia is famous for many things. One of which is our notoriously archaic expungement laws that leave far too many people with permanent criminal records. This is despite how much they improve their lives or contribute to their communities. Fortunately, during the General Assembly’s 2020 Special Session, our law makers decided to make a change […]
Continue reading…What if the Complainant wants to drop your Virginia Domestic Assault charge?
In Virginia, a Domestic Assault charge will not be automatically dropped simply because the alleged victim says that’s what they want. In many instances, a prosecutor will force a domestic assault to go forward in direct contradiction of the alleged victim’s desires. Why would they force an alleged victim to court? In Virginia, the prosecutor […]
Continue reading…As an alleged victim, what are your rights in a Virginia Domestic Assault case?
In this video, James Abrenio discusses what rights an alleged victim has in a Virginia Domestic Assault case. Given the concern for domestic violence, he explains that often times prosecutors will pursue a case even when alleged victims want the case dropped. He further explains that alleged victims have a right to their own counsel, […]
Continue reading…What are we looking for in your Virginia Medical Malpractice claim?
In this video, James Abrenio discusses how we evaluate your Virginia Medical Malpractice claim. In it, James explains the difficulty in prove medical malpractice cases as well as the expense involved in pursuing them. If you’ve got a claim, we recommend you watching this to get a better understanding of how we will evaluate your […]
Continue reading…Why it matters what you said to law enforcement in your Virginia Domestic Assault charge.
In this video, James Abrenio discusses why it matters what you said to law enforcement in your Virginia domestic assault case. As you’ll learn, your own statements to the police can be some of the most important, and often times damning, evidence for the prosecutor. Still have questions? Make sure to review our other articles […]
Continue reading…What is a “de novo” appeal in Virginia criminal cases?
In this video, James Abrenio discusses the concept of a “de novo” appeal in Virginia criminal courts. In it, James explains that when you go to trial in a Virginia district court, you have a right to an automatic appeal to the circuit court where you get a new trial. He also explains other things […]
Continue reading…Asserting your 5th and 6th Amendment Rights in Virginia.
In this video, James Abrenio discusses asserting your right to remain silent and right to counsel. Often times, law enforcement will want to talk to you in order to obtain evidence for their criminal investigation. Watch this video to get more information about what your rights are when being questioned by law enforcement. Still have […]
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