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Basics of Virginia Personal Injury

You may have a personal injury claim if someone caused an accident in which you were injured. These cases can be complex and lengthy, and the laws surrounding them confusing. A personal injury lawyer in Virginia can help you understand your rights. Where to File The appropriate venue for your suit depends on the value […]

Auto Accidents and Personal Injury Lawsuits

If you have suffered an injury in an automobile accident — whether as a driver, a passenger, a motorcyclist, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian — you have a number of options to choose from when it comes to getting compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses stemming from the crash. One such […]

Auto Accident: Lapsed Insurance

Grace Period Many times your insurance company provides a period of time before it actually closes your policy. This is a grace period. If you’re within that window, and pay your premiums, coverage will continue to be effective. However, if you’re outside that time period, you may have bigger problems. You might want to inquire […]

$1,750,000 Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict

HUGE congrats to Yvonne T. Griffin, our senior trial attorney, and Lee Livingston from MichieHamlett, on their $1,750,000 medical malpractice verdict.  Our client sued an Augusta County orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedics Associates LTD in Fishersville following a knee replacement operation that resulted in one of her legs being amputated. The $1.75 Million verdict is one […]

What Type of Compensation is Usually Available in an Automobile Accident Lawsuit?

The law regarding what you can collect intends for you to be put back to the same position you were before the wreck.  You cannot be made better than you were, but you are to be made whole. Money damages typically available include property damages (such as vehicle repair or replacement), medical expenses (including past […]

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Virginia

When you enter a commercial property or someone else’s personal property, you assume that the owner has taken the proper precautions to ensure your safety. However, if negligent property management has caused you to slip and fall, you may have the right to compensation. What you do immediately following your premises accident can have a […]

Patients File Malpractice Claims for Misdiagnosis

Medical malpractice does not only include unreasonable or intentional neglect. New studies have determined that misdiagnosis is an equally serious form of medical malpractice — one that is far more prevalent than was previously known. The studies found that somewhere between 26 and 63 percent of malpractice claims were cases of missed diagnosis, in which […]

Several People Injured in Recent Virginia Truck Accident

A truck accident in Fairfax last month sent three people to the hospital, including the driver, for severe injuries. Police say that the driver of the truck may have suffered some sort of medical emergency that caused him to veer off the road at about 5 p.m., jumping a median and crashing into a gas […]

The Insurance Adjuster | Tucker Griffin Barnes Blog

Should You Answer Accident Questions From An Insurance Adjuster?  Almost immediately after an accident the insurance adjuster will start calling you for a statement, a recorded statement in fact.  You should never make a statement without speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney first.  Remember,  this may be the first and only time you’ll do […]

Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit | Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Blog

The Cost of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy: Children with cerebral palsy require therapy, extended medical care, and other cerebral palsy treatments that can cause a significant financial hardship.  Some have estimated the average cost to raise a child with cerebral palsy to be $921,000.  If your child developed cerebral palsy because of the […]

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