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A car accident is a very common occurrence that can completely disrupt your life. If you’ve been in an accident, you may be experiencing injuries, vehicle damages, and more. You’re probably asking yourself “How will I pay my treatment bills?” or “How will I support my loved ones while I get well?”
Car crashes can happen in the blink of an eye. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident and sustained injuries, you need an attorney who will fight hard for your rights. We represent clients in all types of vehicle-related accidents.
If you need medical treatment, you should obtain it. Some injuries, such as brain injuries, can take time to manifest. It’s also important that you save all photos and medical paperwork, as they can help your case when it comes time to file a claim.
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That is a very personal decision that only you can make. Whiplash and soft tissue damage are all common car accident injuries that don’t always manifest themselves immediately after the wreck.
No! Despite their friendly-sounding tone of voice, car insurance representatives only have the best interests of their employer in mind. Instead, you should retain a car accident attorney and have them speak to the insurance adjusters on your behalf.
The length of time you have to file a claim in Virginia typically is two years. It’s important to talk to an attorney who can advise you based on the particulars of your situation.
After you have received any treatment you may need, try to get the police report. You may want to return to the scene of the crash to take pictures of the scene. If your vehicle was towed, then go to the tow yard and take pictures of the car from all different angles with your cell phone.
In most accident cases, a personal injury lawyer represents you, the plaintiff, for a contingency fee. A contingency fee is a legal fee that is dependent on the outcome of the case.
In most instances, the fee is one-third of the gross recovery in damages. So if the gross recovery is $100,000, then the attorney's fees is one-third of that.
If there's no recovery in the case, then there are no attorney's fees due.
This system of contingent fees allows people who could not otherwise afford counsel to hire a lawyer. If people couldn't afford a lawyer, many valid claims wouldn't be pursued.
Note: The attorney may be required under the rules of the State Bar to hold the plaintiff responsible for costs. Most State Bars require that the personal injury lawyer tells the plaintiffs they may be responsible for the cost of litigation. Those costs include the cost of filing suit and the cost of experts. There may be other costs, too.
