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  • Should I Speak to the Insurance Company After an Auto Accident in Charlottesville?Should I Speak to the Insurance Company After an Auto Accident in Charlottesville?

    If you have been in car accident in Charlottesville, Virginia, you will likely hear from the other driver's insurance company immediately after the crash.  They do this before you have had the time to recover, speak with a lawyer, educate yourself on your rights or even understand the full extent of your injuries.  They will tell you that you may not need an attorney and that they will treat you fairly.  Do not fall victim to this.  If you give a recorded statement the insurance company or opt not to speak with a lawyer before you understand your situation, you could be looking at unpaid medical bills and lost wages that you will never be compensated for.  While you may not need to contact a lawyer right away, you should understand that you are not obligated to speak with the insurance company.  

    At the very least, you should take advantage of the free consultations that most lawyers offer.  If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/auto-accident4.cfm

  • How To Hire A Charlottesville Car Accident LawyerHow To Hire A Charlottesville Car Accident Lawyer

    If you have been in a car accident in Charlottesville, you need a lawyer you can trust.  Here are 4 things to look for when hiring an attorney.

    1.  Does this attorney focus on car accidents in Charlottesville?  Many personal injury lawyers will take on all kinds of cases because they want the fee but the reality is that these cases are not so simple.  In the past 10-15 years, insurance companies have forced attorneys to be more prepared and claims take longer than they used to.  Often, a lawsuit needs to be filed and more and more, cases are going to trial without being settled beforehand.  Your attorney should have experience in the courtroom and specialize in car accidents.

    2.  We recommend that you hire a lawyer that regularly writes and speaks about their area of expertise.  Lawyers who are published authors and sought-after speakers typically understand the process better than other attorneys.

    3.  You want an attorney that is regularly trying cases in the courtroom.  Insurance companies are afraid of facing juries, especially if the lawyer has a good reputation in the courtroom.  Lawyers who are good in court can almost always secure a better settlement for their clients.

    4.  Last but not least, you want a lawyer that you feel comfortable working with.  You will be spending a lot of time working with you lawyer and speaking with them over the phone.  Find a lawyer you trust and that you get along with.

    The attorney you hire will make a difference in your case so it is worth spending the time to find the right one.  Take advantage of free consultations and educate yourself on your situation.  If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/auto-accident4.cfm

  • Do I Need to Hire a Charlottesville Trial Attorney?Do I Need to Hire a Charlottesville Trial Attorney?

    The reason that you need do need to hire a real trial attorney, one who is in the courtroom regularly and is not afraid to take cases all the way to the courtroom, is because it forces insurance companies to take a close look at the case.  If you know that your lawyer hasn't taken a case to trial in a few years, they know that they can settle the case for a smaller amount.  They know that the lawyer is not willing to prepare the case for trial which is where insurance companies stand to lose the most money.  

    It has been said that 20% of the lawyers try 80% of the cases.  When it comes down to choosing an attorney for your Charlottesville car or truck crash, you need someone who is experienced and proven.  If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/auto-accident4.cfm

  • How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Charlottesville Car Accident Lawyer?How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Charlottesville Car Accident Lawyer?

    One of the most common questions about Charlottesville car accident attorneys is, "How much does it cost to hire a lawyer?"  In the United States, most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis.  This means that you pay the lawyer a percentage, typically about one-third, of the recovery they are able to secure for you.  This is good because you don't need to pay anything up front and it is in the best interest of the lawyer to get you the best settlement possible.  There are other costs associated with filing a case that are ultimately your responsibility but can be deducted from the settlement afterwards.

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/auto-accident4.cfm

  • Free Book for Virginia Car Accident VictimsFree Book for Virginia Car Accident Victims

    After a car accident, you are in search of information that is going to help you and your family recover as quickly as possible.  It is a trying time for any family, which is why Vaden Warren has written the book "A Crash Course in Virginia Automobile Injury Cases" and is giving it away for free on his website.  Whether you are trying to decide which attorney to hire or just looking for information about whether you even need an attorney, you need to read this book.  Insurance companies take advantage of victims who don't understand their rights and this book will prevent that from happening.  The 3 main topics that this book covers are:

    1.  How to hire an attorney for your Charlottesville car accident

    2.  Everything you should NOT be doing as you recover from your injuries

    3.  A complete breakdown of a personal injury or car accident case.

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/auto-accident4.cfm

  • Be Prepared for a Charlottesville Car Accident Before It Happens!Be Prepared for a Charlottesville Car Accident Before It Happens!

    If you are on the website of The Warren Firm, you or a loved one has likely been involved in a car or truck accident near Charlottesville, VA.  The resources on this website will help you navigate through this trying time.  Please don't hesitate to contact us for a free consultation at 800-711-5159.

    If you have not been in a car accident, there are some measures you can take now to prevent a catastrophic situation should an accident happen in the future.  In the state of Virginia, there are many drivers who not have insurance or who do not have enough insurance.  This is a problem that you may need to deal with if one of these drivers causes an accident that you are involved in.  When purchasing auto insurance, you need to have as much coverage as you can afford.  This will protect you and your family regardless of who is at fault in the car accident.  You also want to make sure that you have enough uninsured motorist coverage in case you are hit by an uninsured driver.  Most insurance companies will sell you car insurance at the state minimum which is $25,000.  If you have been in a car accident that is even mildly serious, you will quickly go over that limit and might be paying medical bills out of pocket.  If you are hit by a driver who is carrying a policy that only meets the state minimum, your own insurance company becomes responsible.  You want to have as much coverage as possible.  For more information, browse our website or give us a call at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • After a Charlottesville Car Accident, How Should I Handle My Medical Bills?After a Charlottesville Car Accident, How Should I Handle My Medical Bills?

    One of the most questions we frequently hear from injured victims in Charlottesville car accidents is "What should I do about my medical bills?"  There are usually 3 or 4 different insurance policies that factor into this and they will each try to avoid payment if possible.  You likely have health insurance and the other driver should have car insurance.  You may also have medical insurance on your own car insurance policy.  The first thing you should try to do is have your primary health insurance cover your medical expenses.  If they are entitled to be reimbursed, you can do so after the case has been resolved.  You do not want to paying out of pocket for these bills as they often become very expensive very quickly.  To make sure this doesn't happen, send all of your medical bills to your health insurance company.  Next is the medical expense coverage on your vehicle.  If you pay the premium for this coverage, it should be available to you whether you were at fault or the other driver was at fault and regardless of whether you have health insurance.  The last insurance company that typically comes into play is the liability insurance company, or the insurance of the other driver in the accident.  At the end of the case, part of your settlement will be for medical bills.  

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159.  http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/charlottesville-virginia-wrongful-death-attorney-t-vaden-warren-jr.cfm

    • Children's Injuries:

  • Free Book on Charlottesville Personal Injury Cases for ChildrenFree Book on Charlottesville Personal Injury Cases for Children

    In order to recover a settlement in a Charlottesville personal injury case, you must be able to prove negligence.  This means that the person who injured you was either breaking a law or failed to use ordinary care.  Examples of this are running a red light or driving too fast on a dark, rainy night.  Contributory negligence is when a defendant, typically the injured victim, has actually contributed to their own injury by being negligent and therefore cannot recover damages.  There is an exception to this when the defendant is a child under 7 years old.  For example, if a child runs out in the street to get a ball and a driver is speeding and hits the child, the child cannot be contributory negligent unless they are older than 7 years old.  If this same situation occurred with a 12 year old, the insurance company will try to claim contributory negligence so they won't have to pay.  

    Please browse our website for more information on personal injury cases for children.  If you or a loved one has been injured in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/charlottesville-childrens-personal-injury-cases-t-vaden-warren-jr.cfm

    • Wrongful Death:

  • Wrongful Death Cases In Charlottesville, VirginiaWrongful Death Cases In Charlottesville, Virginia

    In a Charlottesville wrongful death action, the first thing you must do is have someone qualified as the administrator of the estate.  Typically, this a family member but it does not have to be.  Once the administrator is appointed, the case can proceed.  While the administrator decides how to proceed with the case, they do not get to decide who is entitled to recover damages for the loss of their loved one.  The Virginia code has already determined which family members will be compensated, regardless of the will.  

    If you or a loved one has been killed as the result of negligence in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159.  http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/charlottesville-virginia-wrongful-death-attorney-t-vaden-warren-jr.cfm

    • General:

  • How Long Will My Charlottesville Personal Injury Case Take?How Long Will My Charlottesville Personal Injury Case Take?

    The process of a personal injury cases takes about one year on average.  It could take much longer if the injuries are significant and it could be much less if the case is simple.  The first stage is the investigation where do things like find out who the witnesses were and take photos of property damage.  Next, we need to make sure that your medical condition is back to 100%.  Throughout the whole process, you should be working with your doctor to take care of your health.  Next, the case is submitted to the insurance company to see if it can be resolved.  If it cannot be resolved in a satisfactory manner, then a lawsuit can be filed.  Unfortunately, many of the courts in Virginia are backed up it could take a year from the filing of the case to actually get in front of a judge.  This doesn't mean that your case can't still be settled out of court.  In fact, many claims that evolve into lawsuits are still settled outside of court.  

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • Does The Warren Firm Accept Every Charlottesville Injury Case?Does The Warren Firm Accept Every Charlottesville Injury Case?

    Because The Warren Firm is a small firm and we work very closely with each client, we cannot take on every case.  We like to take cases that involve a serious accident with injuries that take a long time to heal and a lot of medical treatment because we feel we can really make a difference for these clients.  

    We do not charge for consultations and are happy to meet with you if you are unsure about your case or even unsure if you need an attorney.  If we can't take your case, we are happy to put you in the right direction or refer you to another attorney.  

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • Will I Work Directly With The Lawyer at The Warren Firm?Will I Work Directly With The Lawyer at The Warren Firm?

    Charlottesville personal injury attorney T. Vaden Warren keeps his office small on purpose.  He prefers the personal contact with each client.  When you hire Mr. Warren to handle your personal injury or car accident case, you can expect to speak with him and his legal assistant each time you call.  You will be kept well informed of the status of your case throughout the process.  When you come in for meetings, you will meet directly with Mr. Warren.  You can feel comfortable knowing exactly who you are speaking with, who will be taking the depositions and who will be preparing the case for trial.  

    In bigger firms, you may meet with an attorney in the beginning but your case will likely be assigned to someone else and you may not even know who is handling your case until months into the process.  There are even firms that will take your case and you will never meet with or speak to an attorney.  If you want to know your attorney and know who is taking care of your case, you should consider a small but experienced firm.  

    If you or a loved one has been injured in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • Should I Get a Second Opinion About My Charlottesville Injury Case?Should I Get a Second Opinion About My Charlottesville Injury Case?

    If you are injured and your doctor tells you that you need surgery, you would seek a second opinion.  The same is true for lawyers.  If a Charlottesville personal injury lawyer tells you that they cannot take your case, it does not mean that you don't have a viable case.  It may mean that they aren't capable of handling a case as big or small as yours.  We recommend that you seek out other attorneys to get a second opinion because the insurance is not going to give you the best possible settlement without one.  In some cases, you may not need a lawyer and at The Warren Firm, we will be straightforward with you about that.  Take advantage of free consultations and learn as much as you can about insurance companies and injury cases before making a final decision.  

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • How Much Is My Charlottesville Personal Injury Case Worth?How Much Is My Charlottesville Personal Injury Case Worth?

    Here is the bottom line: no lawyer can tell you what your case is worth without an extensive knowledge of the situation including insurance policies, the seriousness of the injuries and witnesses.  That being said, there are 5 factors that affect the value of your case.

    1.  Liability - Who is at fault?  If you can prove that you are not at fault at all, the value of your case will be higher.  In many cases, there could be multiple parties at fault which can complicate your case.

    2.  Damages - How seriously were you injured and how long did it take you to recover?

    3.  Venue - Where did the accident happen?  Not every city or state is willing to award large settlements to injured victims.

    4.  You - The better and more cooperative you are throughout the process, as well as your performance as a witness in court, will affect the value of your case.

    5.  Your Attorney - Lawyers that are known to take cases to trial will get better settlements that lawyers who have a reputation for settling cases early on for smaller sums.

    After examining all aspects of the case, an attorney might be able to give you a range of what the case could be worth but ultimately the jury will make that decision.  If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • What Can I Be Compensated For In A Charlottesville Personal Injury Case?What Can I Be Compensated For In A Charlottesville Personal Injury Case?

    When you are injured in Charlottesville, Virginia and can prove negligence on the other party, you are entitled to be compensated for certain factors.  There first two are considered liquidated damages, which means that we can easily put a dollar amount on the damages.  This includes medical bills and lost wages.  You may also be entitled to recover for pain and mental anguish, inconvenience, the injury and its affect on your overall health, scarring, disfigurement or any other humiliation.   Your lawyer can place a value of medical bills and lost wages but it will be up to a jury to decide how much you are rewarded for "non-economic" losses.  This is much harder to quantify but is something that every jury looks at.  

    If you or a loved one has been injured in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • Will My Charlottesville Personal Injury Case Go To Trial?Will My Charlottesville Personal Injury Case Go To Trial?

    Will your Charlottesville personal injury case go to court?  The truth is that 90-95% of personal injury cases never make it to court.  However, you and your attorney will likely need prepare for trial and file a case against the other driver.  Insurance companies know that lawyers who prepare for trial and are willing to go to trial are dangerous in front of jury.  They keep close track of lawyers that are willing to settle early for smaller sums.  Because of this, you should be prepared to go to court.  

     

    If you or a loved one has been injured in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas

  • What is the Law of Contributory Negligence in Charlottesville, Virginia?What is the Law of Contributory Negligence in Charlottesville, Virginia?

    Virginia is one of just a handful of states in the United States that has a terrible law known as contributory negligence.  This law adversely affect or even ruin your case before it's begun.  Contributory negligence means that if you have contributed to your own injury in any way, you cannot make any recovery for those injuries.  Most states have a much better system called comparative negligence, where it can be determined that one driver is 10% negligent because they were going a little to fast while the other is 90% negligent because they ran a red light.  In this example, the victim could still recover 90% of what they are owed but in Virginia, the injured driver could not recover anything.  You need to find an attorney that has worked in cases like this and that has experience dealing with contributory negligence cases.

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/

  • Welcome to the Website of Charlottesville Attorney Vaden WarrenWelcome to the Website of Charlottesville Attorney Vaden Warren

    Welcome to the website of Charlottesville car accident and personal injury attorney T. Vaden Warren.  This website is designed to provide you with information as you search for a lawyer, deal with insurance companies and face a trying time in your life.  Insurance companies are notorious for taking advantage of victims who do not understand their rights and who are willing to settle early on for very small amounts of money.  

    If you or a loved one has been in a car or truck accident in Charlottesville, Virginia and would like more information, please call the The Warren Firm at 800-711-5159. http://www.vapersonalinjuryaccidentattorney.com/practice_areas/