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answered on Jan 7, 2018
Maybe. You need to discuss this case with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Hello, if a person was injured in car accident with serious pain and suffering, do they only base it on medical bills ? Or can they be determined by what the medical records state ? Thanks so much !
answered on Jan 7, 2018
There are a lot of things that need to be unpacked in your question and frankly, you probably need a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney. All that aside, if you are asked with regard to insurance companies they typically add up your medically necessary treatment, then... View More 
Can a person file a lawsuit now and hire a lawyer later ? If there are some reasons , they cant find a lawyer now, can they file and hire someone to help after that ? The courts said you dont need a lawyer to file. Is that true ? Thanks so much for all your help.
answered on Jan 5, 2018
The lawsuit would typically be brought in Circuit Court. While it is true you don't have to have a lawyer by law to file, personal injury is complicated, and it even takes an experienced personal injury attorney to adequately present your case if you want to have any chance of being successful.
The driver at fault also died and was in a company owned vehicle. Should I wait till their insurance offers a settlement before hiring an attorney. I'm my aunt's beneficiary. She had no children and was widowed
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answered on Jan 5, 2018
Wrongful death cases can be quite complicated. An estate will need to be set up. You should at least schedule a free consultation with a local personal injury attorney to discuss the law and the applicable legal rights. Insurance companies are well represented by attorneys, investigators, and... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2018
That would depend on several dozen facts that are present in your question. Your first step should be a consultation with a lawyer to determine what steps need to be taken based on your unique case to protect your interests. Schedule a consult soon.
Can Allstate alter a signed document*
My wife was rear ended by an Allstate customer. We are going through a settlement process with them. They asked my wife to sign a medical release form. My wife filled the form out, but she forgot to fill in the dates for how long back they could access... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2018
Not if they altered but if they made it clear that was they date they received the document back...........well, you sent it to them.
If your wife is still being treated you shouldn't be settling, but should contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where the wreck... View More
First time ever in a gym. During warm up in class I stumbled and caught myself on the windowsill. I did not immediately realize that the palm of my hand landed on a finishing nail that was sticking out of the center of the sill. My hand is punctured and torn flesh. After much bleeding an employee... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Assuming no other problems, sue them in small claims court.
My car failed VA state inspection due to a faulty sensor that is currently under recall by Jeep. However, the replacement part for the recall will not be available until April of 2018 which leaves me paying a car payment for 5 months with a car I cannot legally drive and also adds additional... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Contact the Center for Automotive Safety, see if there is any class action or bad faith action for such conduct--they should,at a minimum, authorize a rental.
I was carded inside a ABC store. Denied sale. Sent girlfriend in, they got smart with her. I proceeded inside with my phone recording video to ask why she got smart with my girlfriend. I was told i could not record and to leave store. I persisted I had rights. I turned the camera to face her and... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
She very suddenly left me to go live with him. I have Been diagnosed with complex PTSD
answered on Dec 13, 2017
I do not handle domestic relations cases or divorces. Sorry.
Hello, can you please let me know if my claim is denied, and my SOL is running out soon, what is the shortest time to file suit against a insurance company ? Is 20 days enough time or does it take much longer to file suit and notify them ? thanks
answered on Dec 12, 2017
I think you asked this a different way and I answered, but call a member of the Va.Trial Lawyers asap--they give free consults.
Hello, can you please tell me if there is time limit an adjuster has to look over a bodily injury claim in Virginia ? The adjuster told me 21 days...but not sure if that is accurate. thanks !
answered on Dec 12, 2017
I believe there is no set time. The only set time is for damage to a vehicle or other property. However you should have spoken with a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn before you spoke with the insurance.They give free consultations.
Speaking with the insurance, sounding super anxious to... View More
I was in a accident and there is only 1 1/2 months left to settle the claim. I have not submitted anything yet and would liek to know if I send the adjuster all the medcial bills and records, can I still settle it before the 2 years ?
They told me it needs to be SETTLED before Feb 1. 2018/... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2017
My firm website has information on handling a claim.
Look under the "Practice Areas" tab for a list of "Do's and Dont's".
If the case does not settle soon, suit must be filed prior to the two year date or the claim will be barred forever.
Do not... View More
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I purchased my bitcoins in 2010 - I spent 100$ for 1488 bitcoins at 0.07 cents , now the coins are worth 13,000$ each
answered on Dec 9, 2017
With that amount of money you want to contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn or other who handles class actions. I suggest you try Diane Nast in Philadelphia. Tell her I suggested you call.
In the meantime go through your files, make copies of email confirmations, other documents.... View More
my son took his step dads bebe gun tried to play with it. he tried to get it out of my sons hands and my son pulled the trigger and it shot my sons wrist and left a bruse/cut. the school asked my son wat happened and he told them a fib and said that rob had him hold a pumpkin while rob shot it but... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2017
He should retain defense counsel. That is a serious charge.
Call Ray Ferris in Roanoke.
Animal control has not seen my dog but wants to make a report to Commonwealth atty. I need a lawyer to defend my dog in virginia
answered on Nov 3, 2017
Animal control required to report. Notify your homeowners. Get a consult from an attorney who focuses on animal control issues.
The commonwealth attorney has just notified us they are not going to charge him. Even DSS found him guilty at level 1 child abuse. What else can we do to get justice for her?
Are they liable for me slipping and falling? They had to now it was wet substance on floor, because they didn't they wouldn't had put wet floor signs after it happened
answered on Oct 26, 2017
They obviously knew it was wet afterwards because you fell on it. It does not logically follow that they knew until after. I assume you reported it to them. Putting signs up afterwards was necessary to prevent any additional falls and does not in any way prove negligence.
Liability on... View More
They are trying to get out of operation Dr has asked for since injury. How can they ask for new hearing when they didn't appeal decision? This is in Blacksburg, Va.
answered on Oct 25, 2017
If medical benefits were awarded but this surgery was “not” awarded, then you may have to file a claim for this specific surgery with the report from the doctor saying this surgery is “necessitated” by your injury.
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