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 […]

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What is an infant settlement?

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 […]

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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 […]

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