What Are the 6 Ways an Airbag Can Injure You in a Crash?
Airbags can cause six main types of injuries during a crash: hearing damage from the deployment blast, eye injuries, facial fractures, friction or chemical burns, neck or spinal injuries, and chest or internal trauma. Although airbags are designed to save lives, the speed and force of deployment can cause serious injuries, particularly when an occupant […]
How Do Child Injury Claims Work in Virginia?
Virginia law treats a child’s injury claim differently from an adult’s. A minor cannot handle a lawsuit or bind themselves to a settlement alone. A parent or other next friend acts for the child. Virginia also applies special filing rules, and a court can approve a settlement if it is in the child’s interest. Families […]
Can Health Insurance Companies Get Reimbursed After a Personal Injury Payout?
Virginia law generally bars private health insurers from claiming reimbursement out of a personal injury settlement, but federal programs and statutory lienholders are a different story. Programs and plans like Medicare, Virginia Medicaid, TRICARE, workers’ compensation, FEHBA, and self-funded employer ERISA health plans may still have reimbursement or lien rights from your payout before you […]
What Is the Virginia Car Accident Statute of Limitations?
You have two years from the date of your car accident to file a lawsuit in Virginia. This deadline applies to personal injury claims, but there are important exceptions. If you file after the deadline and no tolling rule applies, the court can dismiss your case, and you may lose your right to compensation. This […]
What Is Contributory Negligence in Virginia, and How Does It Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
Contributory negligence in Virginia means you cannot recover damages if your own negligence helped cause the accident. In Virginia, contributory negligence is a defense that can completely bar recovery in a negligence case. This strict rule applies in Gloucester County and throughout the Commonwealth. Important exceptions and related doctrines may still allow recovery in some […]
What Comes Out of My Compensation After a Personal Injury Settlement?
Your personal injury settlement in Virginia may be subject to several deductions before you receive your final payment. Medical liens, health insurance subrogation claims, and case expenses reduce the amount you take home. Understanding these deductions helps you plan financially and avoid surprises when your settlement check arrives. At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, Virginia personal […]
How Long Does the Average Personal Injury Claim Take?
Virginia law gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Virginia Code § 8.01-243. Some claims resolve quickly, while others take longer depending on your medical recovery, the number of parties involved, and the court’s schedule. A case can also continue well past the two-year mark as […]
What are Virginia’s ATV safety laws, and what should I do if I’m harmed by an ATV?
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are common in Virginia. Farmers and other workers rely on them for several purposes, and many people enjoy them for off-road recreation. Though riding an ATV can be fun, these vehicles can be dangerous. You can take precautions and wear safety gear to help stay safe.
What if I can’t afford to get medical treatment after being hurt in an accident?
When you’re in an accident, it’s important to get medical treatment as soon as possible. But this can be a problem for people who don’t have health insurance, and currently, more than 560,000 Virginians don’t have health insurance. Fortunately, options are available to help uninsured accident victims.
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. Your […]
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 […]
Four questions to ask before you choose a personal injury attorney
Finding the right Virginia personal injury attorney to help after you’ve been injured in a wreck can be difficult. That’s why our team at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys put together a list of helpful questions to ask when you first call or meet with a potential law firm.