Diminished value of a car after an accident refers to its loss of market value. In a market economy, supply and demand determine the value of any product. A car, or any other consumer good, is worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it. But after a vehicle is in an accident, demand …
You should take an ambulance after a car accident if there is the slightest chance you could have a serious injury. If you elect not to take an ambulance, you should get checked by a doctor as soon as possible after the crash — even if you feel fine and have no apparent injuries. By …
Insurance coverage attaches to the vehicle and its driver. Therefore, a car owner is NOT liable for any accident that a friend, family member, or other borrower causes while operating the owner’s car. BUT, the car owner’s insurance will provide primary coverage for the person operating the car (if that person had permission to drive). …
Knowing what to do if you witness a car accident can help save lives. The next time you see an accident, remember to do the following: Stay Calm Even if you cannot render physical aid, there other ways to help. Take a deep breath, call for help, safely assess the scene, and assist only if …
After a car accident, the first step is to secure the scene. Next, attend to follow-up details and comply with medical advice. Then, you may want to consider seeking legal counsel as soon as possible. A lawyer from our law firm can manage your case from start to finish while protecting you from insurance company …
If you recently got in a car accident and your back hurts, there are three things you can do to protect your physical health and strengthen a potential injury claim: Seek medical attention and follow your doctor’s care plan Start a pain journal Watch what you say about your injury Discuss your case with a …
If possible, take pictures of your vehicle and the other vehicle involved. Take pictures of the location where the accident took place. Get medical attention as soon as possible after the accident. Other than reporting your claim to your insurance company, you should not give them statements about the accident. Talk with a lawyer first. …
Most states have laws that give rights to people even if they were partly at fault. However, NOT IN VIRGINIA. In Virginia, if you are found to be just 1% at fault for the accident, you can be prevented from recovering anything! This area remains one of the most challenging of personal injury law and …
The answer is surprisingly no. A car or truck can drive on the roads in Virginia if they’ve registered with the DMV and pay them what’s known as an uninsured motorist fee. Fortunately if you’re driving on the roads in Virginia and have an automobile insurance policy, you’re able to use coverage that’s available on …
Hello everybody I am Jim Parish of the Parish law firm. I am a tractor trailer injury lawyer in Virginia. Today I would like to talk about some of the dangers of driving around large tractor trailers. Certainly, never drive in tractor trailer blind spots, and that can either be the left or right side …
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