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After being injured in a serious Virginia car, truck, motorcycle, or bike accident, you may be wondering: should I hire a personal injury attorney to represent me? Victims are often concerned that hiring a lawyer to help with their auto accident case will take too long, delay settlement, or will reduce the amount of money they ultimately receive.

When hiring an attorney after a Virginia car accident makes sense
When considering whether or not to hire a lawyer after a serious motor vehicle accident, consider these issues:

Serious car crashes represent a potentially large liability for insurance companies. The more grave your injuries, the harder they will fight to get you to settle quickly for a small amount.
An experienced car accident attorney understands how insurance adjusters assess injury cases and is prepared to push back and take your case to trial if necessary to secure fair compensation.
Victims of serious crashes who hire a skilled auto accident attorney often end up with a larger settlement than those who don't - even after the attorney is paid.
A good lawyer won't pressure you to settle quickly and accept the first offer the insurance company presents - unless that is what you want.

Serious injuries can include head injuries; traumatic brain injury; back, shoulder, or neck injury; rotator cuff or shoulder tears; fractures and broken bones, especially in the legs; wrongful death, and more.

Vaden Warren: focused on protecting accident victims
Charlottesville based attorney Vaden Warren represents the kind of quality you find at a small law firm. Mr. Warren offers clients his personal attention, methodical case preparation so he is ready to go to trial - which shows the insurance company that he is serious, and a successful track record of representing clients in Charlottesville and across Virginia.

University of Virginia faculty, staff, and students: Vaden Warren can work with you after a collision to ensure that your unique needs are taken into consideration when preparing your case.

Spanish speakers, we can help you, too. ¡Si usted habla español, podemos ayudar!

Interested in learning more?
To read more about how you can protect yourself after an auto accident, please order our free book "A Crash Course in Virginia Automobile Accident Injury Cases." It is available to you at no cost and no obligation.

T. Vaden Warren, Jr.
The Warren Firm

230 Court Square Suite 101
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434.972.9090
Fax: 434.972.9091

Mr. Warren accepts clients from cities and counties across Virginia, including:
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Waynesboro, Afton Mountain, Madison, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Farmville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, Greene, Augusta, Nelson, Buckingham, Prince Edward

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Library for Auto Accident:

Obtaining a Copy of your Virginia State Police Accident Report
Description: 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.
Virginia Law on Driving and Texting or Using a Cell Phone
Description: A summary of Virginia laws pertaining to the use of cell phones behind the wheel in addtion to texting and driving restrictions.
Tips for Handling the Damage to Your Car after an Accident
Description: 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
Description: 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!
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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?
Description: 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
Description: 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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