Virginia Personal Injury Blog
Five easy ways to keep safe when traveling for Thanksgiving
It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the holiday season, and before we know it, 2023 will be in our rearview mirror.
At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we appreciate Thanksgiving and all it stands for. Family is important, and we enjoy having time with loved ones and counting our blessings.
What medical tests could I need after a car accident?
If you were injured in a collision, the insurance company may do everything it can to reduce or deny your claim. And if your case goes to trial, they may minimize your injuries or even argue they weren’t caused by the accident.
Can your personal injury attorney challenge and renegotiate liens?
Being injured in an accident can turn your world upside down. If you’re suffering from catastrophic injuries, your life is being disrupted in many ways. You’re likely taking time off from work to recover, and your personal life is suffering. Your injuries affect your family, and you may have to make new childcare arrangements.
What comes out of my compensation after a personal injury settlement?
Most people who are seriously injured in an accident don’t have the financial resources to pursue compensation from an insurance company on their own. And when accident victims don’t seek legal recourse against a negligent party, they are at the mercy of the insurance company, which is free to offer any amount they choose or to deny your claim altogether.
Virginia news: Two new laws expand “Move Over” and ban blue headlights
Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed two pieces of legislation that will affect Virginia drivers — the “Move Over” law and a ban on excessively bright “blue” headlights.
At GibsonSingleton, we support common-sense safety laws like these because we know they save lives.
Amazon drivers are pressured into making dangerous decisions: what can you do if you’re hurt by one?
Amazon is a huge corporation that will soon surpass Walmart as the nation’s largest retailer. While Amazon is famous for its two-day shipping and the astounding number of packages it delivers, there has been a human toll on this commercial success.
Why do so many cars drive around at night without their headlights on?
Headlights and taillights have two main functions – making sure your vehicle is visible to others and lighting up the road in front of you so you can see where you’re going. Every car is required to have working headlights, taillights, reverse lamps, blinkers, and emergency lights. You may receive a ticket when your lights aren’t working properly or if you forget to turn them on.
Can health insurance companies get reimbursed after a personal injury payout?
If you’ve been harmed by another person’s careless behavior, you have the right to seek compensation to cover the costs of your injuries, related expenses, pain and suffering, and inconvenience and aggravation.
For example, if an intoxicated (drugs or alcohol) driver runs a red light and crashes into your car, your personal injury attorney can file a claim against the driver’s insurance company. Your claim could seek compensation for your medical expenses in addition to your lost wages and costs of future medical care.
What is “contributory negligence” in Virginia, and how does it affect me?
If somebody hurts you or your family member, he should have to pay for it. That’s the principle behind personal injury law. That’s why your personal injury attorney can help you file a successful claim and win a settlement in Virginia.
Unfortunately, Virginia also has a law called contributory negligence that makes it difficult for plaintiffs to pursue fair compensation after they have been injured by another person’s careless behavior.
What are “intangible damages” after the loss of a loved one in Virginia?
If your loved one passed away as the result of another person’s reckless or malicious actions, a Virginia wrongful death claim can provide survivors with resources to help them through this difficult time.
It’s deeply painful when someone close to you dies, and nothing can ever make up for your loss. Further, it’s impossible to place a monetary value on a human life.
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Prevention, empathy, and diligence are hallmarks of everything we do at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys. Our community can see these ideals lived out in our work to prevent personal injuries from happening.
- Safety Education
GibsonSingleton launches a “Texts=Wrecks” campaign to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers. - Annual Coat Drive
During the fall, our team works to distribute coats to people in need in our community. - Hands-on Service
John and Ken join the Gloucester Point Rotary Club in cleaning up the community. - Supporting Local Schools
The Gibson family participates in Gloucester’s Botetourt Elementary Shuffle fundraiser.