by Jeffrey Downey, Esq. If you have been injured in a car accident, the Virginia assembly just passed a law that allows one to stack Uninsured motorist coverage on top of liability coverage from the at fault driver, explains McLean personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey. Uninsured motorist coverage (UIM) is insurance coverage that a … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq In the last decade two passengers were killed in accidents on U.S. Airlines. Compare that to car safety, where in the last ten years over 360,000 Americans have been killed in car accidents. The reality is that this country’s safety record in motor vehicle transportation systems is one of the … Read more →
When is my car considered a total loss? Review Your Insurance Policy – it set forth your rights of reimbursement Your insurance policy will determine your rights to recovery. If the accident was your fault, you will need to go through your own insurance company. Make sure you give them timely notice of this claim, … Read more →
In Bratton v. Selective Insurance Co. of America, 290 Va. 314, 776 S.E.2d 775 (2015), the Virginia Supreme Court recently addressed the scope of coverage provided by an automobile insurance policy that afforded coverage to anyone “occupying” a “covered auto” under the policy. The case arose from an incident in which a drunk driver crashed … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey Litigating personal injury cases can be expensive and time consuming. Insurance companies know this fact and often use aggressive tactics to low ball Plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Personal injury cases involving car, truck and bike accidents are the most common type of civil case filed in Virginia Courts. In July … Read more →
In every automobile injury accident case the Plaintiff must prove both negligence and damages flowing from the accident. It is not uncommon that drivers who cause an accident plead guilty or no contest to the traffic charge, but later deny fault in a civil case after they are sued for money damages. In a recent … Read more →
Unexplained or unexpected deaths may be the result of medical negligence. The family has the right to obtain and review the medical records leading up to death, and request an autopsy under appropriate circumstances. If you suspect wrong-doing you may want to have an autopsy done by an independent medical examiner of your choosing. It … Read more →
Nursing home patients are extremely vulnerable to a range of accidents, including falls. While falling down may not result in significant injuries for most of the population, when an elderly individual falls the injuries can be extremely serious. That is why nursing homes are required to hire trained professionals who are qualified to assess fall … Read more →
We Represent Clients In Truck Accident Cases in Dunn Loring, VA If you have been injured in a truck accident, the road to recovery can be long and expensive. You may face multiple surgeries or extensive rehabilitation. You may also face mounting medical bills and lost income due to an inability to work. That’s why it … Read more →
Representing Clients In Dunn Loring, VA After a car accident, life can change in the blink of an eye. Instead of going to work or school, socializing with friends and family, and enjoying life, your days may be filled with hospital visits, surgeries and rehabilitation. You may be worried about mounting medical bills, insurance coverage … Read more →
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