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Virginia Auto Accident Lawyer Information
If you or someone you love is injured or killed in a Virginia Auto Accident Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester can help. After a car accident, in addition to the fact that you are injured, there are many other inconveniences that our law firm can help with. First of all, your car will need to be fixed and/or you will need to be compensated for the property damage to your vehicle. Second, you may need medical care and you will incur medical bills. Third, you may be unable to work, thus causing additional financial strain on you, your family and those who depend on your income. And finally, under Virginia law you are entitled to be compensated for your pain, suffering and inconvenience. Unlike Maryland, in Virginia there is not a cap on the amount that can be awarded by a jury for pain and suffering in personal injury cases involving car accidents. Below we provide some additional information about issues and legal claims that arise in Virginia Motor Vehicle Accidents:
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Claim Against the At Fault Driver: Most Virginia car accident claims are made against the driver of the vehicle that was at fault, or negligent. The claim is typically handled and covered by the at fault driver’s liability coverage. The minimum limits of liability coverage in Virginia is $25,000.00.
Virginia Med Pay Coverage: Med pay coverage is an optional automobile insurance coverage that is on many Virginia Automobile Insurance Policies. It provides compensation up to a certain dollar amount (typically $2,000.00 or $5,000.00) of medical expenses, and the claim is made on your own insurance policy even though you were not at fault for the accident. If you have Medpay coverage, it will cover you, any passengers in your vehicle, and it will even cover you when you are injured in someone else’s vehicle if they do not have their own Medpay Coverage. When you are buying automobile insurance in Virginia, you should make sure that you purchase Medpay Coverage. It is relatively cheap, and sometimes insurance salesmen and insurance agents will not push you to buy it because it is a good deal for the consumer. To see if you have Medpay Coverage on your Virginia auto insurance policy, you should look on the declarations page of your insurance policy. If Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester represents you in your car personal injury claim in Virgina, we will determine whether you are eligible for Medpay Coverage and make the Medpay claim for you. Typically, those clients with Medpay coverage will end up receiving a higher amount of compensation than those without medpay coverage. The reason is that the medical bills can be recovered via Medpay and then recovered again from the at fault Virginia driver (this is called the Virginia Collateral Source Rule).
Uninsured Motorist Claim In Virginia: If you are injured in a Virginia Car Accident by a vehicle that is not carrying automobile insurance, then you can typically make a claim for Uninsured Motorist Coverage. Also, if you are struck by a vehicle that is a hit and run vehicle or an unidentified vehicle, then you can make a claim for uninsured motorist coverage. Finally, if you are injured and the at fault driver has liability policy limits of less than the full value of your claim, then you can make a claim for Underinsured Motorist Coverage. The Virginia Statute on Uninsured Motorist Coverage is at Sevtion 38.2-2206. To see it, click here. It is very important that you and your family have adequate uninsured motorist coverage to protect you in you involved in a Virginia car crash. To see how much uninsured motorist coverage you have, look at the declarations page of your Virginia automobile insurance policy. The lawyers at Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester are experienced at handling Virginia Uninsured Motorist Claims and are available to assist our clients in this regard.
Additional Information About Virginia Car Accidents:
Virginia's roadways can be a dangerous place to travel. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2008, one in 22 licensed drivers were involved in an automobile accident. 821 people were killed in auto accidents. Nearly half of those deaths, 354, were related to alcohol use. In Virginia punitive damages are available against drunk drivers under certain circumstances.
Did someone you love die in an automobile accident in Virginia? Our lawyers are trained to handle auto accident deaths. Contact our law firm for a free case evaluation.
Moreover, in Virginia, 69,130 people were injured. Did you or someone you love become injured in a vehicle accident? Our lawyers have handled many injury claims and will prosecute them to ensure you get justice. Contact our law firm for a free case evaluation.
Perhaps your only loss was property damage? In Virginia, 135,282 accidents were reported. Reportable accidents are those were the damage was in value of $1000 or more. Obviously, that's only the tip of the auto accident iceberg because not all accidents are reported. Were you one of those statistics last year?
When you or someone you love has been injured in an automobile accident in Virginia, you want justice. However, life is not always fair and you can't do it all your own. Our lawyers are here to help. We care about you and we want to hear your story - no money involved. Contact our law firm for a free case evaluation.
Our Virginia auto accident attorneys only represent injured victims. We do not represent the at fault party in a Virginia auto accident case. Virginia auto accidents are frequently litigated because it is an at fault state and a finding of fault is required before an insurance company will pay.
Dealing with insurance companies in Virginia can be difficult due to state laws and regulations. You may not understand all the rules involved. Virginia is a contributory negligence state—that means that if you are found to be even 1% at fault, then your claim may be totally barred (this is very unfair). Our lawyers and staff can guide you through the loopholes and hurdles one must pass through. The process can be lengthy and complicated and it is advisable that you get help to navigate the system.
Our law firm represents victims and victims only. Virginia roadways are a dangerous place and so are the court rooms. Our lawyers will fight for you. Contact our firm for a free case evaluation today.