Recent Blog Posts

The Devil's in the Details

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:55:00 GMT

There are over 300 pages of medical records and bills in the average personal injury case. Over 90% of all cases we handle involve Medicare or ERISA based health care plans that will assert a lien against any recovery you receive. Our dedicated team scours these records to insure that no outside party will wrongly take any money out of your pocket without a fight. Our primary goal is to fight through the red tape to make certain that you are treated fairly and get what is necessary to help restore your life as much as possible within our control. We save thousands for our clients every year because of our unfettered attention to detail. You can count on us to pay attention!

Happy Valentines Day-We love you!

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day! How are your kids? Where did you go to school? I have a Golden Retriever too! The Insurance Company Adjuster wants to be your friend, gain your trust and get you to settle your case. Not long ago, a friend asked me to review the offer she had received from "Nancy", her Adjuster. She really did not want to get an attorney involved because Nancy was her friend. Nancy understood her and was going to make it all right "without the lawyers". With forty thousand in medical expenses, Nancy offered fifty thousand to make it all right. Nancy didn't mention that there was a Medicare lien that would take almost forty thousand of my friend's settlement and there would be no more help for future medical expenses. Fortunately, before my friend agreed, we were able to properly evaluate her case, and determine the proper amount to adequately address her injury and the attendant issues. While no amount can make my friend whole, she will get at least five times as much as Nancy offered when we are through! When you call us, you will have a partner who will not be "blinded by love." Always contact a virginiapersonalinjurylawyer before you commit!

The Insurance Company "Statement"

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:38:00 GMT

Inevitably, the insurance company adjuster will want to take your statement after an accident. He or she will tell you that it is needed for the file. Hopefully, by the time they "pop the question," you will have already been in touch with a competent personal injury lawyer, who will advise you to politely decline. While your story will be told, how and when is an important piece of the puzzle, which your lawyer should control. Just yesterday, after having received our demand package, an adjuster called and informed me that she could not properly respond until she had my client's statement for her file. I told her I would be happy to meet her insured with a videographer and my client at the scene of the accident, with all the witnesses, and take all of the statements for the "file." She dropped her request and promised an offer within the week. The lesson here is that it is more likely that the adjuster doesn't really need your statement for the file; rather, he or she is hopeful that you will make a mistake and say something to undermine your case. Let us help you to determine the right time to tell your story.

The Most Important Person is You

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:48:00 GMT

If you are the victim of another's negligence which results in any injury to you, whether it arises from an automobile accident, medical malpractice or other, there are a number of things you can do to help yourself. Among the most important of these is to contact a personal injury lawyer immediately. However, never forget that the ultimate goal is to restore you financially, and more importantly, physically, to where you were before the injury. Go to your Doctor's appointments. Seek second opinions. Take your medicines as prescribed. Go to your physical therapy. Follow through with any rehab plan. Seek counselling where helpful. The bottom line is you need to take care of your health-your lawyer will take care of the rest.

The Clock is Ticking

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:30:00 GMT

Most cases which can be brought in court have a time constraint on when they can be filed or pursued. This time limit is referred to as the statute of limitations. This time limt can vary from state to state and from tort to other causes of actions. A tort is defined as a " wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation." Most car accident or other personal injury cases must be filed within one to two years of the injury suffered. While there are exceptions, it is vital to contact a lawyer as soon as possible following an injury so that he or she can determine when your time limit expires and start the claims process-the sooner the better. Again, with a few exceptions, once your time limit expires, you are forever barred from pursuing your claim. Contact a Virginiapersonalinjurylawyer immediately!

When Charged With a Crime

Blair Howard — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:23:00 GMT

Nothing is quite as frightening as being charged with a crime. Everyone knows to consult with an attorney before speaking with the authorities once one is charged. This is the Golden Rule of Criminal Law. The police have the primary goal of obtaining a conviction and by requesting information from an accused, are almost always trying to bolster their case against you. Your words can be misinterpreted and used against you. Even if you have not been charged, but are the subject of an investigation, you should politely decline an invitation to give an interview. Always speak with a qualified, respected lawyer, versed in criminal defense immediately.

Contact a Lawyer Early

Paul A. Morrison — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:28:00 GMT

The importance of hiring a lawyer quickly following an automobile accident can not be over stated. When a claim is first registered with the insurance adjuster, it is his or her primary job to evaluate the case and set the reserve. The "reserve" will be instrumental in setting an artficial ceiling as to future negotiations. While the amount set as a reserve can be amended, your attorney can help set an initial reserve amount that will be most conducive to a higher settlement if you are able to settle the case. Even though we pride ourselves on success in the courtroom, the vast majority of cases are resolved through negotiation. A head start always helps!

Do your part to help your cause by calling us early.

Welcome to our Personal Injury Blog

Personal Injury Attorney — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:56:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Personal Injury Blog with an RSS feed available at /Blog/Entire-Blog-Feed/RSS.xml

We hope to provide insight and helpful information. If there is ever a subject about which you would like to receive information please let me know personally.

Chris Whelan