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Claim Process for Truck Accidents

June 21, 2023
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What is the Truck Accident Claim Process? If you’ve been injured as a result of a truck accident, you are probably dealing with medical treatment, car repairs, and figuring out how to take care of your family now that you’re injured. The last thing you need to worry about is the truck accident claim process.…

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Abogado de accidentes de tráfico

June 14, 2023
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Do I Need a Lawyer for My Car Accident Claim? Getting hurt in a car accident of any kind can be mentally and physically traumatizing, not to mention inconvenient. While you may get a settlement for your car accident claim, the insurance company knows that you’re not experienced in negotiations and that you likely don’t…

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My Adjuster is Going to Close My Workers’ Compensation Case!

May 31, 2023
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Adjuster’s Threat to Close Workers’ Compensation Case Has your workers’ comp adjuster threatened to close your workers’ compensation case? Workers’ comp adjusters love to use this threat to persuade injured workers to give them something they want — a recorded statement, signature on a form, or some other demand they might have. If you’re concerned…

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Getting Your Car Repaired After An Auto Accident — Part 1

May 27, 2023
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Car Repair After Auto Accident When you’ve been the victim of an automobile accident due to someone else’s carelessness, getting your car repaired after an auto accident can be challenging.  However, you can often handle your property damage claim with the at fault party’s insurance company on your own if you have access to the…

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The Rising Numbers of Truck Accidents

The Rising Numbers of Truck Accidents

May 21, 2023
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Why Are There So Many Truck Accidents? Fatal truck accidents are far too common in the United States.  According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, on average, a truck accident fatality occurs approximately 11 times every day. The result is a staggering 4,000 deaths each year due to truck and tractor trailer accidents.  And, this number…

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How Do I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim in Virginia?

May 8, 2023
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File Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim If you’ve been injured on the job in Virginia, you may be eligible to file a Virginia workers’ compensation claim to get your medical bills and lost wages paid.  However, there are some things injured workers must do to file Virginia workers’ comp claim after the injury occurs. Workers Compensation: …

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Understanding the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations

May 2, 2023
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What is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations? If you’ve been injured in a car accident, your primary focus on is recovering from your injuries. But, besides dealing with your personal injuries, figuring out how to pay your medical expenses and get your property damage repaired, you’ll also need to report your car accident…

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Is There Any Difference Between a Tractor Trailer Accident and a Car Accident?

April 28, 2023
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Differences Between Tractor Trailer and Passenger Car Accidents If you do any amount of traveling, you have likely driven on the interstates in Virginia or West Virginia. And, if you drive on the interstates, it’s a safe bet that you’ve seen a multitude of tractor trailers and other large trucks traveling on the highway. The…

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How to Know if You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

April 19, 2023
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Virginia and West Virginia Motorcycle Accidents When a motorcycle accident happens, injuries to the motorcycle rider can be severe. Because motorcyclists have minimal body protection in a wreck, motorcycle accident victims can sustain serious injuries in the blink of an eye. A motorcycle accident is often caused when passenger vehicle drivers fail to yield the…

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Pedestrian Fatalities On The Rise In Virginia

April 13, 2023
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Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatalities On The Rise In Virginia Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise in Virginia.  WHSV-TV3 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has gathered information from the Virginia DMV which reports that in 2018, 123 pedestrians died as a result of incidents where they were hit by a car as a…

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