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 […]

Were you injured in a Virginia car accident and the other driver was charged for their driving behavior?  If so, it’s important to understand that, as an injury victim, you have rights. And the outcome of their criminal or traffic charge may impact your personal injury claim. Therefore, we recommend that you take an active […]

If you’ve been injured in a car accident (or some other accident) due to someone else’s negligence, you may be looking for an attorney.  Naturally, you’re also likely asking, “how much do I have to pay the lawyer to help me out?”  It’s a great question, and you should ask it upfront. No, you don’t […]

One scenario I see all too often is a client (or potential client) is involved in a Virginia car accident.  And after the accident, while still on the scene, emergency responders recommend that the injured client take an ambulance to the ER to get checked out.  Often times, that client will refuse transport because they […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]