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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Can I be held responsible if a visiting friend crashes their car into my apartment building?
F. Paul Maloof
F. Paul Maloof
answered on Aug 20, 2017

You are not liable for someone else's actions.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: is it illigal in VA to put a angel eyes or halo projector at headlights or fog lights?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 10, 2017

Check with the DMV--they put out the regulations that codify the law on what illumation modifications are allowed.Expect it to be a "no."

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: My license was suspended on my wife case but my name is not on the police or court documents. How can I did that

Accident with no insurance. She had the car before we were married so it was totally in her madian name.

F. Paul Maloof
F. Paul Maloof
answered on Aug 10, 2017

I regret that I do not handle auto accident cases or insurance claims cases.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: i was rear ended by a virginia state trooper but i am having problems with my neck and shoulder

i turned it into my insurance because it was going to take to long to turn it into risk management. how can i get my medical bills paid for etc

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answered on Jul 25, 2017

When there is insurance and a government entity involved in a crash, you should get the representation by a qualified attorney in your area. There are notices and procedures to follow. While insurance companies and government entities should step up to do the right thing for victims, there are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Do I need a lawyer for reckless driving accident?

Got in a self accident due to losing control of car and was ticketed reckless driving. At the time I did not have insurance and refused an breatherlyzer after passing the sobriety test. Do I need a lawyer?

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jul 18, 2017

You should probably retain counsel.

A refusal conviction carries a mandatory one year suspension of your operator's license.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: February I received a speeding ticket and went to court in May. In June I was in a accident and got a reckless charge

Are they going to Suspend my Licenses? and in this situation would it be best to get a Lawyer?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2017

Suspension depends on points total on your license. Reckless you will be if you don't get a lawyer for a reckless charge. Definitely the best course is to get a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Can you negotiate for more money without speaking to the client
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2017

Don't see why not. Presumably the client wants the attorney to get more.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: If the client tells the lawyer for example to settle for a certain amount can the lawyer settle for more

Without talking to the client

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 28, 2017

I cannot imagine a situation where this could happen. I always discuss any offer with a client and recommend that they allow me authority to accept any amount above a certain figure when we are in a position to make a final counter demand.

If a client authorized settlement for, say $50,000...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Is $9,900 a fair settlement for an accident case?
Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 28, 2017

You have not provided any information whatsoever about the case.

An injury attorney can review your case in person and give an estimated value range based on the facts of the accident, nature and extent of your injuries, past and future medical expenses, loss of income, pain, suffering,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Now that I fired the lawyer where can I find a lawyer that will take my case
Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 20, 2017

The Virginia State Bar has a lawyer referral service that you can call: (800) 728-5768

Also, if you know an attorney (other than the one you fired) ask that attorney whom they recommend.

You may also look on AVVO, which has a "find a lawyer" tool on their website....
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: What can I do at now that I have fired the attorney and he had told the insurance company that he would saddle

And has put a lien on any money that I am I'm going to get what should I do

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 20, 2017

If the attorney was fired for cause, the lien may not be valid. Otherwise, it must be reasonably based on the amount of work done by the attorney. If you are retaining another attorney, they can assist you in the process of validating the lien.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: I was in a car accident a year ago and the attorney that I had settled the case without speaking to me what can I do
Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 20, 2017

The case cannot settle without you signing a release.

Schedule an appointment to discuss the settlement process with your attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Can you get a ticket after a accident ?

I was coming around a blind turn roads wet truck in road but in grass four ways on blocking a car in a ditch a SUV on lEdit parked with no four ways light on coming around the turn wet roads truck won't stop was sliding into the SUV so I went off the end bank so I wouldn't hit the SUV no... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 12, 2017

Possible but unlikely. If you do plead not guilty.

However, possible one of the others may be responsible for your damages. Why not contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn? They give free consults.

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: I was involved in a head on collision. Other person was at fault with police evidence. He appealed guilty verdict. Why?

He was guilty of reckless driving. Police evidence with pictures showed he crossed the line. Causing the collision

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 8, 2017

He had an automatic right to appeal and have a new trial in circuit court.

Most likely, he or his attorney (if he was represented) hopes for a better outcome on appeal.

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Workers' Compensation for Virginia on
Q: Filed a workers comp from coworker negligence

Was hurt on may 31 2017 by coworkers negligence. Left work half day for first day but been on light duty with one arm. Going to have a scar on my elbow. Could I qualify for pain and suffering or some sort of settlemen. Dr released me to full duty but still have slight pain in arm. He said come... View More

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on Jun 7, 2017

You are entitled to medical treatment; not pain and suffering. The scar could possibly qualify for a minor award if it is permanent and significant. It is also possible that the employer's insurance carrier may offer a settlement to close out the claim and terminate any future benefits.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: If I was age 11 in a car accident. Would money be put in a trust. I am mid 30 now. Is it still available for me.

If its not put in a trust is their another type of account it would be in. I found out late in life about the money being owed to me. I remember the accident though. Could anyone else have claimed this ? Thank you

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on May 25, 2017

If there was a substantial settlement while you were a minor, there should have been a hearing for court approval of the settlement. Your parents/guardians would have been notified. The court may have appointed a guardian for you.

Check with the circuit court clerk's office. That is...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Child Support for Virginia on
Q: i have been seperated from my ex for 5 yrs. i was in an auto accident 6 months ago and now she wants my auto settlement?

im not in the arrears in child support and the auto accident has nothing to do with her other than the judge reduced my child support for 2 months due to not working. i live in virginia.

Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
answered on May 9, 2017

Your recovery or settlement proceeds are yours. She has no claim to them.

You may want to consult a family law attorney if you are in divorce proceedings.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Will my case be dismissed if the person that was involved in the accident dosent show up go court?

I recieved a traffic ticket on the day of the accident for improper lane change without looking out for safety she said. If the other person involved in the accident that hit the back of my car dosent show up to court will it be dismissed and im free to go with no fees or anything to pay?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Apr 24, 2017

Normally yes. If the officer wants to have you plead to a non-moving like a cracked light go for it.Contact an attorney who handles citations in your county.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: If I confess to the police an illegal car passing that happened two months in the past, can they use this against me?

I tried to pass a slow car in a no passing zone of a two-lane road (illegal, but safe: the road is straight), but the other driver didn’t let me, so I followed him at a safe distance. At the next stop sign, he parked, walked to my car, opened fully my door screaming at me for a minute saying that... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 19, 2016

You are going to the police to tell them he is a road rage issue --perhaps tell them you don't want to press charges,but what he did isn't good.

That being said, twro wrongs don't make a passing on the right, so don't do it!

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