Tips for Handling the Damage to Your Car after an Accident

Car accidents happen every day. Whether or not the accident was your fault, T. Vaden Warren, Jr. explains what you should do after a car accident resulting in property damage to your vehicle. If you have questions about insurance coverage, as in who pays for damage to your car, this article will help to answer those questions.

Warren Firm October Legal News Coming Soon!

The Warren Firm PLLC's monthly Publication - Home and Family News will be COMING SOON to our website. Find out what you need to know about preventing dog bites and current trailer safety information. Win a free iPod touch.

T. Vaden Warren, Jr. named VIRGINIA SUPER LAWYER 2010

Vaden Warren of the Warren Firm PLLC was named one of Virginia's Super Lawyers in 2010 based on peer reviews and third party research. Congratulations to him and his hard work as a Virginia personal injury attorney.

The Warren Firm You Tube Channel

Everything you need to know about personal injury law explained. T. Vaden Warren, Jr. has a new You Tube Channel - The Warren Firm channel. Check it out for auto insurance explained and for a synopsis of his latest book "A Crash Course in Virginia Automobile Injury Cases."

The Warren Firm Wishes You a Happy 4th of July!

Fun Facts about the Fourth of July, Independance Day including the amount of money spent on fireworks each year and the number of US cities with "Liberty" in their name - 31. The Warren Firm wishes you a fun, safe and cool Fourth of July.

Virginia Interstate Speed Limit to Increase to 70mph

The Virginia General Assembly Passes a bill to allow for an increase in the speed limit on specific stretches of the Virginia Interstate system.

National Bike to Work Day - Charlottesville

Today is National "Bike to Work" day. Drivers and bikers alike need to be especially alert on Friday, May 21 when there will potentially be an increase of bikers and drivers sharing the road for the day.

Home and Family News - June 2010

Learn more about The Warren Firm and Vaden Warren. Get a FREE copy of Vaden Warren's book. Learn about the jury selection process and what to expect when called for jury duty as well as why Virginia judges are disappearing and resulting in high civil case wait times.

Virginia General Assembly Passes Bill Concerning Jury List Availability

Virginia law now requires that lists of potential jurors be distributed at least 5 business days before the trial date instead of the initially required 48 hours.

April/May 2010 The Warren Firm Home and Family News

This month in "Home and Family News" learn about how Facebook and other social networking sites such as Twitter can negatively affect your injury case.

Lindsay Lohan's Frivolous Lawsuit against E*TRADE

Lindsay Lohan's latest, a $100,000,000, yes, you saw that correctly, a one hundred million dollar lawsuit against E*TRADE, filed in response to a commercial in which the name Lindsay was used to refer to a "milkaholic" baby. Frivolous lawsuits such as these contribute to skeptical juries and negatively effect the outcomes of warrented lawsuits.

Study Shows Settling Outside of Court May be Best Option for Personal Injury Plaintiffs

A study, conducted in 2008, reveals that the majority of the time, it is in the best interest of the plaintiff in a civil case to settle out of court. The decision to go to court results in negative financial consequences for a personal injury plaintiff 61.2 percent of the time and 80.8 percent for a medical malpractice plaintiff.

Collecting Information at the Scene of an Accident

Everything you need to know about what information to collect following an accident. Make sure to ask the other driver for information which can be found on their driver's license as well as for insurance information. Most imporantly, take pictures if a camera is available to you and do not admit to any blame at the scene of the accident.

Should I Buy Elephant Insurance?

Elephant Insurance, the United States subsidiary of Admiral Group plc in the U.K. has recently started selling auto insurance policies in Virginia. The company, headquartered in Richmond, operates under a direct to consumer model of selling insurance, much like its competitor, Geico. In time, Elephant Insurance plans to expand to other state markets.

Obtaining a Copy of your Virginia State Police Accident Report

The Virginia State Police maintain accident reports for three years from the date of the accident. As the victim of a Virginia car accident, you have the right to access your police report. The following article explains how to go about requesting a copy from the Virginia State Police. Virginia injury attorney Vaden Warren uses information like that found on an accident report to prove negligence in a Charlottesville car accident injury case.

Virginia Ends Aerial Speed Enforcement

Virginia's Aerial Speed Enforcement program has come to a halt due to budget cuts in the State Budget. An expensive yet effective method of enforcing the speed limit on Virginia State Highways, the program conducted its last air sweep in November of 2009. Virginia drivers no longer need to heed the "Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft" signs along the side of highway. However, standard speed enforcement will be heavily enforced along designated stretches and Virginia drivers should always heed posted speed limit signs as excessive speeding is often the cause of Virginia personal injury and wrongful death.

Explaining your Right to Go on a Green Light

A green light is not an automatic go. One must use ordinary care when traveling through an intersection on a green light in Virginia. It may not be entirely your fault if you get hit while going through a green light, but you could be found negligent if the other car was lawfully in the intersection.

Virginia Traffic Fatalities Low in 2009

Traffic fatalities in Virginia are at their lowest rate since 1966 with 750 deaths occuring on Virginia roads last year. Charlottesville injury attorney Vaden Warren along with the Virginia State Police attribute the decrease partly to increased seatbelt use.

Study Shows that Virginia Automobile Accidents Might Decrease with Later School Start Times

Virginia teenage automobile accidents may increase as teenagers get less and less sleep. Early school start times contribute to the sleep debt of teenagers. A study conducted in Kansas showed a correlation in the reduction of traffic accidents by pushing school start times back by an hour at the middle and high school levels.

Virginia Leads Research Efforts in Making Cars Safer for Pregnant Women

Virginia leads research efforts in making cars safer for pregnant women and their unborn children. Virginia auto accidents occur frequently, and sometimes, pregnant women and their babies are injured in auto accidents in Virginia, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Central Virginia, etc...

Who can file a Virginia child's personal injury case?

Have you ever wondered who can file a lawsuit on behalf of an injured child, or if an injured child can file their own lawsuit? You will find the answer here: Children cannot file a lawsuit in Virginia. They must rely on an adult, usually a parent or guardian, to file as their "next friend." However, regardless of who files suit, the money belongs to the child.

Free Group Presentations Available

Charlottesville injury attorney T. Vaden Warren, Jr. is willing to come to your school, community group, church or other group. He has three different presentation options which he will present at no cost to your organization.

Who Gets the Money from Children's Cases?

Unfortunately, accidents do not only affect adults. Children are often injured in Virginia automobile accidents as well. Many people wonder who gets the money from a child's personal injury case. Short answer: children get the money from Virginia auto accident cases. Parents can get money from Virginia auto accident children's cases only if it comes in the form of reimbursement for medical bills. Claims of this nature must be filed separately from the child's injury case in Virginia.

Accidents in Parking Lots Increase over the Holidays

Parking Lot Accidents are on the increase in Virginia this holiday season. Here you will find tips from AAA Mid-Atlantic for safe parking lot driving during the holiday shopping season in Virginia. Albemarle County police are warning shoppers to pay close attention to their driving in parking lots. Many severe Virginia Car Collisions resulting in serious injuries or even death occur in parking lots.

Contributory Negligence Unfair to Virginia Car Accident Victims

Only 4 states and the District of Columbia enforce strict contributory negligence laws. Virginia car accident victims who can be proven even the slightest bit negligent are barred from making a recovery in the courts. Virginia personal injury attorney Vaden Warren feels that this law creates an unfair situation for victims of auto accidents in Virginia.