Auto Accident

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.

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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:

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.
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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.