If you were involved in a car accident, it is worth getting a lawyer. Having professional legal support will take away from the stress of legal proceedings and increase your chances of recovering more money. Also, you have nothing to lose by hiring an attorney. I am an experienced Norfolk car accident lawyer who works …
What you do after a car accident in Virginia can impact the outcome of your claim. However, the aftermath is confusing, and you may not know what are the right steps to take. Your priority should always be to make sure you are safe, and once you are out of harm’s way, assess the incident. …
After a Virginia car accident, police typically investigate the crash and determine who is at fault. The police report is not admissible in a civil case, but insurance adjusters rely on it in their initial decisions. If an insurance company refuses to acknowledge its client as the person who caused the accident or if there …
After a crash, injured victims often ask me about the average settlement for a car accident in Virginia. It’s impossible to give an accurate number since most settlement agreements take place privately between the at-fault driver’s insurance company and the victim’s attorney. That said, I have recently handled cases with minor injuries that settled for …
Virginia, like other states, has its fair share of car accidents, and understanding the causes behind them is the first step toward safer roads. Collisions happen for a variety of reasons, often due to a combination of factors. I’m Ed Atkinson, and as a Virginia car accident lawyer, part of my job is helping my clients …
