answered on Nov 14, 2020
A Washington, DC attorney could advise best, as insurance practices are governed by state law. However, you await a reply for three weeks. As a good practice generally, 24 to 48 hours is advisable. If an accident involves liability on your part and your insurance carrier anticipates a bodily injury... View More 
answered on Jul 14, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss. A local state attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is no universal answer. It could depend on the nature of the case (respective liabilities of the parties involved), the damages being claimed, the willingness of both... View More
another driver recently hit my truck and I filed a claim with their insurance company. They denied the claim without asking for photos of the accident that I believe clearly shows who is at fault. They never even looked at our vehicle to see the damages. I was hit in a parking lot that has cameras... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2020
A West Virginia attorney could answer best, but you await a response for three weeks. As a general matter, the insurance company of the other vehicle does not owe you a duty to protect your interests. They need to worry about protecting their insured. You could contact a West Virginia attorney to... View More
have any bodily injuries.it was my son fault , but the damages was only done to my son car only. should we look into getting a lawyer?
answered on May 25, 2020
A Virginia attorney could answer you best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm glad that everyone is okay and that damages were limited to property damages on one car only. You could contact a traffic tickets lawyer to discuss the summons and what the best and most cost-effective... View More
I'm in VA and was at a party the night before the accident and I dont really remember any of it up to the point of the charge. They did sobriety tests on me and it wasn't because of alcohol. I'm pretty sure someone roofied me.
answered on Mar 12, 2020
I would make a meeting with a local attorney. Whether or not you were under the influence of an un-administered intoxicant will be up to you to show to the court and what evidence you can show of that fact - not just your assumption or speculation. There may be other ways local counsel can help... View More
will my parents be notified by the police?
answered on Feb 13, 2020
A Virginia attorney could advise you in the best manner, but your post remains open for two weeks. No one here can make that decision for you; that is something you will have to decide. No one can tell you whether your parents will find out either. If that does happen, it is probably likelier to... View More
I was involved in a car accident back in February 2017. My symptoms started much later. I started receiving the help I needed, lawyers will not help me because the statute of limitation was too close. I decided to move forward on my own and they denied my claim 2 months later. Which fell after the... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2019
I regret that I do not handle personal injury matters or car accident cases. Sorry.
I was recently involved in a Car accident at the University drive way where the other car backing up while parking on my way of lane. We shared our insurance info right after - no police involved. His rear end and mine front driver end, but his insurance company claims that in VA if both vehicles... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
I do not know which insurance company it is with which you are dealing, but their explanation of the liability is inadequate at best. Virginia is a contributory negligence state, which means that you have a claim against the other driver if you have not contributed to the fault in the accident in... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2019
Yes, the shop should pay for the tow, if the breakdown is due to the incorrect repair. If the breakdown is due to the original problem, and the repair was ineffective, that may be more difficult. If you took the car in for a repair and they told you that it was completely repaired, then you should... View More
Let's say a partner owns 99% of a partnership in Virginia. The partnership reports gross revenue of $500,000 for past year on IRS form 1065. The partner's K-1 reports ordinary income of $100,000. To calculate lost wages for the partner, who's injured during a car accident, what... View More
The accident involved a tractor trailer and car. The car veered a considerable distance over into the tractor's lane. The insurance company is stalling and the tractor is the drivers livelihood. The claims agent said he would not send out an adjuster and after "his" investigation... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2019
Not sure whose adjuster/claims agent it is. However understand if police were called the police report will be used. Also if you have collision, use that, let your company go after theirs. Most states require that property damage be settled promptly and fairly You can always file a complaint with... View More
Had accident last May and get a supena today to pay $8,000 in damages
answered on Feb 24, 2019
If you have a copy of the police report, look at comments made by the responding officers. Those should help determine liability. In general, reports include comments such as, "failure to yield," "following too closely," etc. However, since considerable time has elapsed, a... View More
but one of the bus riders got off and left me a note, detailing what happened and also provided the number on the side of the bus. Is that enough evidence to sue the city for damages?
answered on Nov 26, 2018
It’s certainly enough to start. You may wish to start
With the transit authority first however since it would be much cheaper if they agree to pay the damages. Additionally, if you see not in the car and we’re not injured, your recovery will be limited to the damage to the vehicle so... View More
My vehicle was probably totaled.
It's a 2001 with between $4000-5000 in damage including a bent frame. While I was only bruised I have been forced to rent a vehicle on my credit card. I can't move forward until I know whether they will total the vehicle. His insurance company... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2018
Virginia does not recognize a cause of action for delays without anything more. Particularly if you are proceeding with the repair. You have a cause of action for your payments for the rental car, but you do not have a cause of action to put yourself in a better position than before the accident by... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2018
Your question does not provide enough information.
Meet with an attorney to discuss the details.
I was charged with a dui but it was dismissed at court.
I live in Woodbridge, Virginia. This morning I was involved in a hit and run, where an individual rear ended me on purpose while my car was in motion after terrorizing me for about a mile and a half. I obtained his license plate number when he drove away and called the police. My legal question is... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2018
In Virginia the negligent infliction of emotional distress is not an individual cause of action that may be brought without other injuries. However, if you were physically injured in the accident and received medical care and also received psychiatric care as a result of the trauma of the accident,... View More
He was in a car accident in a shopping center. The other driver was driving with a suspended license, no insurance in a borrowed car.
answered on Aug 24, 2018
It would be very difficult to answer this question definitively with the information available here. Generally speaking however, if out in public, there can be no expectation of privacy by you or your child. In that case, the recording itself is probably OK. So the question then is whether your... View More
I was a pedestrian hit by a vehicle here in Virginia on June 1. As a result, my knees were pretty bruised up and my back was jolted. I went to the ER directly after via my own vehicle and have been to physical therapy since. The police came to the scene and there was an accident report made but no... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2018
It would be unusual for any insurance company to simply disregard its insured's version of an accident without any other testimony. However, the fact that there was an injury, even though slight, lends credibility to your version. If you went to the emergency room and advised the medical staff... View More
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