When someone is injured in a car accident, medical malpractice incident, or other negligence case, one concern often comes up during initial consultations: “Should I tell my lawyer about prior injuries or medical conditions?” Many people worry that preexisting conditions could hurt their case, so they hesitate to disclose earlier medical issues involving the same […]
Continue reading…What Happens When a Car Crash in Fairfax Leads to Both a Reckless Driving Charge and a Personal Injury Claim?
Car accidents in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia often lead to more than just insurance claims. In many situations, a crash can trigger two separate legal cases at the same time. First, the government may bring a criminal or traffic case against the driver who allegedly caused the crash. Second, the injured party may […]
Continue reading…Virginia recently updated its laws to protect vulnerable victims from sexual assault.
Over the last several years, Virginia courts of been scaling back the ability for sexual assault victims to hold employers liable for assaults committed by their employers. Fortunately, the General Assembly stepped in and acted. And as of July 1, 2025, a new statute is in place that seeks to address this important issue. What […]
Continue reading…Will My Virginia Car Crash Case Really Go to Trial?
If you’ve been catastrophically injured in a Virginia car crash because of someone else’s negligence, it’s natural to wonder: Will my case actually go to trial? It’s a question we hear all the time. When we speak with our clients, we often talk about “what would happen at trial” or “how a jury might view […]
Continue reading…$2.25 Million Settlement for Hit & Run Resulting in Severe TBI.
Recently, Abrenio Law settled a hit and run accident case resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the car insurance limits of $2.25 million. To obtain those insurance limits, we were compelled to file a lawsuit, conduct depositions, perform an inspect of the defendant’s vehicle and extract his “black box,” as well as have […]
Continue reading…$160,000 Settlement for Dog Attack.
What happened? In 2025, Abrenio Law was able to obtain a $160,000 settlement for a client who was the victim of a dog attack. The case demonstrated important points for Virginia dog attack law. In this case, the client was a delivery man when he went to a customer’s residence to deliver food. The client […]
Continue reading…Did you know that Virginia uses Traffic Cameras that may be useful in your car crash case?
If you were injured in a Virginia car crash, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible to prove that the other driver was at fault for the crash. Because without independent evidence, it can be very difficult to prove fault if the other driver lies and blames you for the crash. Therefore, […]
Continue reading…How can social media impact your Virginia car accident case?
Look, we get it. Social media is fun. We all use it. But if you’ve been involved in a Virginia car accident, you need to be aware that posting to social media can have a tangible impact on your case. James, are you saying that I’m being spied on? While trying to not be overly […]
Continue reading…What should you do while you’re recovering from your Virginia car accident?
Most people don’t expect to be seriously injured in a car crash. So, the experience can be overwhelming. In addition to the physical and emotional pain that you are suffering, the law expects you to take action to maximize your chances of having a successful personal injury claim to compensate you for your experiences. Yes, […]
Continue reading…How does car insurance (or health insurance) work in Virginia car accident trials?
One issue that often arises for Virginia car accident victims is how insurance comes into play in their Virginia jury trial. Will it matter if most of their bills were covered by their health insurer? Or will it matter that the judgement, if awarded, will be paid by Geico and not the defendant whom the […]
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