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If you are looking for more information about Virginia car, bike, motorcycle or truck accidents then you have come to the right place. Charlottesville based personal injury attorney T. Vaden Warren has compiled these law library articles to help you better understand the challenges you face in your accident case, offer suggestions that you can use to protect your rights, and educate you about relevant traffic safety issues. When you are ready to speak with a dedicated, hard working Virginia auto accident attorney please contact Mr. Warren at 434.972.9090.

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  • General District Court Can Be a Good Place to File Your Virginia Car Accident Case   
    Adavantages and Disadvantages of filing a Virginia Car Accident Case in General District Court.
  • Understand What You Should and Shouldn't do After Being Injured in a Virginia Car Accident.   
    This article will help you understand what to do and not to do after being injured in a Virginia Car Accident.
  • Should I Hire an Attorney for My Virginia Car Accident Case   
    This article will provide information on whether you need to retain an attorney after being injured in a Virginia car accident.
  • New Interchange Proposal for Zion Crossroads   
    Outline of the VDOT's proposed diverging diamond interchange at Exit 136.
  • Health Insurance -- Medical Expense Coverage   
    Part of a 5 article sequence on dealing with health insurance during your Virginia personal injury case
  • Health Insurance -- Medicaid   
    Part of a 5 article sequence on dealing with health insurance during your Virginia personal injury case
  • Health Insurance -- Medicare   
    Part of a 5 article sequence on dealing with health insurance during your Virginia personal injury case
  • Health Insurance -- ERISA Policies   
    Part of a 5 article sequence on dealing with health insurance during your Virginia personal injury case
  • Health Insurance -- Virginia Policies   
    Part of a 5 article sequence on dealing with health insurance during your Virginia personal injury case
  • What do I need to know if I was paid worker's compensation but I have a Virginia car accident injury case?   
    If you recover for injuries in a Virginia car accident and have recovered under worker's compensation, you must understand the interaction of the two.
  • Have You Been Injured By a Drunk Driver in Charlottesville, Virginia?   
    While a drunk driver injury case is simliar to a non-drunk driving injury case in Virginia, there are some difference that make settlements and verdicts larger.
  • Five Factors that Affect the Value of a Virginia Car Accident Injury Case   
    There are five major factors that affect the value of a car accident injury case in Virginia. This article explains why Liability, Damages, Venue, Personality of the Injured Party, and the Attorney all affect the value of a car collision case in Virginia.
  • Virginia Law on Driving and Texting or Using a Cell Phone   
    A summary of Virginia laws pertaining to the use of cell phones behind the wheel in addtion to texting and driving restrictions.
  • Understanding Your Auto Insurance Policy - Increase Your Policy Limits: Part 6 of 6   
    Vaden Warren urges you to try to understand your insurance policy BEFORE you get in an accident, before it becomes too late. You need to make sure that you have enough liability and under/uninsured motorist bodily injury liability coverage to protect you and your family if you get hurt in an accident that was not your fault. The Warren Firm PLLC of Charlottesville, Virginia recommends that you carry at least $300,000 of personal injury protection.
  • Understanding Your Auto Insurance Policy - Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: Part 5 of 6   
    In Virginia, your Uninsured motorist bodily injury liability policy will most likely reflect the limits of your liability policy. Vaden Warren recommends a minimum of $300,000 to protect you in case you are injured in an accident where the driver at fault did not carry auto insurance.
  • Understanding Your Auto Insurance Policy - Collision and Deductible: Part 4 of 6   
    Vaden Warren of The Warren Firm PLLC in Charlottesville, Virginia briefly talks about the property damage insurance component of your car insurance policy, explaining collision and comprehensive coverage and the concept of a deductible.
  • Understanding Your Auto Insurance - Medical Payments: Part 3 of 6   
    Medical Payments are not required by Virginia law to be included in an autombile insurance policy; however, this additional coverage can be very beneficial if you your a loved one is injured in a Virginia Automobile accident where significant injury is incurred. This is especially true if you insure more than one vehicle under the same insurance company. You amount of your med payments increases whne you have multiple vehicles.
  • Auto Insurance Information - Understanding Your Auto Insurance Policy: Part 2 of 6   
    Perhaps the most important component of your auto insurance policy is liability and bodily injury coverage. This coverage protects you in case you cause an accident or injury to another individual. The minimum required in Virginia is $25,000, and as Vaden Warren explains, this is not nearly enough coverage for most serious accidents.
  • Auto Insurance Information - Understanding Your Auto Insurance Policy: Part 2 of 6   
    Buying car insurance can be a confusing process, especially with all of the companies out there advertising the "lowest rates." Unfortunately, most people don't take the time to understand their auto insurance coverage until after an accident has already occured, when it is often too late. This video series will help you to better understand your auto insurance policy.
  • Obtaining a Copy of your Virginia State Police Accident Report   
    Virginia State Police maintaint Virginia Car accident reports for a three year period. During that time, you as the party injured in a Virginia car accident can request of copy of the report. Virginia Personal injury attorney Vaden Warren uses Virginia State Police Reports to verify the facts surrounding a Charlottesville car accident.
  • Tips for Handling the Damage to Your Car after an Accident   
    If you have been in a car accident resulting in damage to your car, here are some tips to help you work with the insurance companies involved to get money for your car or repairs. T. Vaden Warren, Jr. explains which insurance company will pay for property damage to your car in Virginia and how the process of getting your car fixed and reimbursed works.
  • Virginia Ends Aerial Speed Enforcement Program   
    Pay no attention to the signs posted across the Commonwealth stating "Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft." Virginia has ended its aerial enforcement program as of December, 2009. Budget cuts no longer justify the program as an effective means of speed enforcement. However, do not use this as an excuse to speed as traditional speed traps will be utilized instead. Speeding can cause death and serious injury as a result of a Virginia auto accident.
  • Virginia Automobile Accident Fatalities Down in 2009!   
    Virginia had only 750 traffic fatalities in 2009, the lowest number since 1966 when the Virginia State Police began recording traffic fatalities. Increased seatbelt use is a big component of the downward trend. Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney Vaden Warren will tell you that wearing a seat belt is the best way to prevent a Virginia car accident injury.
  • Study Shows that Later School Start Times can Reduce the Risk of Virginia Automobile Accidents   
    A Kansas school district experimented with changing the starting times of their middle and high schools. A study was then done on the accident rate in that area. Teen accidents went down significantly when the start time was changed by an hour. Virginia schools generally have early start times which could contribute to higher accident rates among teenagers.
  • Virginia Leads Research Efforts in Making Cars Safer for Pregnant Women   
    Virginia auto accident victims include pregnant women and their unborn children. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not have to report those numbers in their accident statistics. There are some ways to prevent a Virginia car accident injury in pregnant women. Ford Motor Company and Virginia Tech collaborate to research ways that cars can be made safer for pregnant women in Virginia and all over the United States.
  • Accidents in Parking Lots Increase over the Holidays   
    Albemarle County Police are warning drivers about the dangers while shopping this holiday season. Many accidents in parking lots occur around this time of year. Some of these parking lot accidents are sever and can result in serious injury or even death. AAA Mid-Atlantic provides tips for safe parking lot driving during the holiday shopping season.
  • Watch Out for Deer on Virginia Roads   
    October through December is mating season for whitetail deer in Virginia. During this time of year, accidents involving a car running into a deer are on the rise. Pay close attention while driving, honk your horn, and do not swerve or flash your lights to avoid an accident with serious injuries.
  • A Quick Look at Insurance Compensation for Autombile Accidents   
    The number of uninsured and underinsured drivers in Virginia is increasing with the tough economic times. It is not illegal to drive without insurance in Virginia; however, if you want fair compensation for your automobile accident, it is important to choose the highest amount of coverage you can afford.
  • Do You Have Enough Insurance to Cover Your Virginia Car Accident Costs?   
    Many drivers are unaware that they do not carry enough car insurance to cover damages if they are injured or injure someone else in a car accident. Charlottesville personal injury attorney Vaden Warren educates drivers on their insurance needs. You can contact our office with questions about your current level of insurance coverage. When it comes to car insurance, cheaper is almost never better.
  • The Virginia Highway Safety Challenge - DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE: Avoid Distractions to Avoid a Virginia Automobile Accident   
    Are you frustrated by the increasing number of drivers texting while driving? If you have been injured in a Virginia Automobile Accident by someone who was texting while driving, make sure to read this information. Texting while driving makes automobile accidents 23 times more likely to occur according to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Make sure you contact a Virginia personal injury attorney to better understand your rights.
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Dog Bite Injuries:

  • When The Dog Bites...   
    Dog bite claims are on the rise, or at least they were in 2009. One in five dog bites warrants a trip to the emergency room, and many people don't have insurance to cover the costs. Tips and facts about dog bites to prevent injury.

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Types of Injuries:

  • Vertebral Compression Fractures and Virgini Car Accidents   
    If you have a compression fracture of your back from a Virginia automobile accident, what can you expect for your medical treatment and recovery.
  • Have you sustained a heel fracture in a Virginia Car Accident and Need More Information to Understand Your Injury?   
    Heel fractures are very serious and significant injuries. The can be caused by car accidents adn often require surgical treatment.
  • Rotator Cuff Injury   
    A common injury associated with Charlottesville auto accidents is a rotator cuff injury, most often in the form of a strain or tear. In some cases, surgery is needed to repair a rotator cuff tear. A personal injury attorney can get you compensation for medical bills from a rotator cuff injury repair due to an accident that wasn't your fault.
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   
    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome resulting from a car accident often results in the compression of veins, arteries, and nerves in the thoracic outlet or shoulder area. This can create symptoms of chronic pain and numbness that left untreated, can result in nerve damage.

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General:

  • Jury Selection in the Virginia Car Accident Case   
    Jury selection is an important part of the Virginia car accident case. A Virginia injury attorney explains jury selection or "voir dire".
  • Quick Reference Guide to Bicycle Laws in Virginia: Rules While Riding   
    To avoid bicycle injuries in Virginia, it is important to understand the rules (laws) for riding bicycles on Virginia's road. This article sets out the rules.
  • 9 Common Excuses Insurance Companies Use to Make Small Settlement Offers or NO Offers at All   
    Insurance companies are notorious for looking for reasons to deny a claim, make a low settlement offer or no settlement offer at all.
  • Facebook Spells Bad News for Many Personal Injury Plaintiffs   
    Facebook pictures in which you are tagged can negatively affect a jury's opinion of you in court.
  • Virginia's Vanishing Jury   
    Charlottesville and Virginia as a whole are experiencing sharp declines in the number of civil jury trials held each year. Over the past ten years, the number of trials dropped from 2,042 to 570, a 72 percent decrease. Cost and the time it takes to get to trial are the biggest factors influencing this "vanishing jury" trend.
  • New Auto Insurer Comes to Virginia - Learn More about Elephant Insurance   
    Admiral Group plc, a Uk-based auto insurer recently launched a United States subsidiary, Elephant Insurance, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. New to the United States insurance market as of 2009, Elephant Insurance sells policies in Virginia only, for the time being, but plans to expand to other states as it grows. Charlottesville personal injury attorney Vaden Warren researches the company and its response to insurance claims.
  • FREE Group Presentations Available   
    Charlottesville auto accident attorney T. Vaden Warren, Jr. is available to give free presentations to groups wanting to know more about auto insurance, the Virginia Road to Justice, and civil remedies for sexual assault victims. He is willing to take and answer questions during any of the free presentations and will tailor the presentation to your specific group needs and time constraints.
  • Easily Capture the Details of Your Virginia Car Accident   
    It is easy to be so shaken up after a car accident that you forget to gather important information at the scene of the accident. With the Buttoned Up Collision Kit, this is no longer a problem. This handy kit, small enough to fit in your glove compartment contains a pen, clipboard, pre-printed information cards and a camera, everything you need to get the details at the scene of the accident.

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