One of the first questions clients ask after hiring a personal injury attorney is: How long is this actually going to take?

Virginia follows one of the harshest rules in the country called the “contributory negligence” rule to determine whether an injured person can be compensated for their injuries following a car crash.

Insurance companies often attempt to use prior injuries to minimize injury claims, but a pre-existing medical condition does not disqualify you from compensation in Virginia, and in some cases your attorney can use a pre-existing condition to help bolster your case.

Defense attorneys and insurance adjusters will typically conduct social media searches on an injured person as a routine part of their case preparation.

Insurance companies in Virginia have a playbook they like to stick to, and the first play in that playbook is to make a quick settlement offer immediately after a car crash.

You were just involved in a car crash in Virginia, and now you are getting calls from the insurance company. This blog is intended to teach you exactly what to say, and what not to say, and why your first response to the insurance company may matter more than you think.