People who have been seriously injured in Virginia car accidents need lawyers who can answer their questions and know how to handle insurance companies.
Look in the newspaper or turn on the TV any day, and you will see reports of the carnage on our highways. Even with rising gasoline prices, people get in their cars and drive, sometimes long distances, every day. As the population grows, so do the number of drivers. Especially in Northern Virginia there are drivers from all over the world, many of whom are inexperienced and just as many who are not familiar with the roadways and traffic patterns. The result: distracted drivers = dangerous roads.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident by an at-fault driver, you have just joined a new club, one you did not ask for or want to join. You have joined the tens of thousands of people who are forced to contend with complicated and confusing matters that you probably haven’t ever had to deal with before.
- Who’s going to pay my medical bills?
- What happens if I can’t go back to work?
- Who will take care of my family?
- What do I tell the insurance company that keeps calling me?
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Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey, we only represent individuals who have been injured through the fault of someone else, including people who have been injured in car accidents. We believe it is important for injured people to have good information so they can make the best decisions. Contact us through the website,
http://www.WRSattorneys.com, or send an email to
srohrstaff@wrsattorneys.com. You can also call us at 703-273-9500 or send a fax to 703-273-9505. We answer your questions for free.
Choosing a lawyer to help you through the mine field you have stepped into after being seriously injured in a car accident is one of the most important decisions you can make.
Contact us and ask for our report on “Choosing the Lawyer that is Best for You.”
We serve clients across Northern Virginia, including the Counties of Fairfax, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington, Stafford, Fauquier and the cities of Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket, Dumfries, Quantico, Falls Church and Vienna, VA including Burke, Herndon, Centreville, Chantilly, Reston, Springfield, McLean, Great Falls and Burke Station.
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Library for Car Accidents:
- Never lie to your insurance company. The company will refuse to cover a loss and you would be on the hook to pay for damages you cause out of your own pocket. [PDF]
Description: If you have been injured by a careless driver and that driver's insurance company says it will not cover the driver, contact the Virginia insurance lawyers at Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey. They understand Virginia automobile insurance law and know how to investigate whether the careless driver has told his insurance company the truth. They can answer your questions. Call 703-273-9500, or send an email to srohrstaff@WRSattorneys.com, or contact them through the website, www.WRSattorneys.com. They answer your questions for free. - Safe Driving Contract and Agreement for Teens and Parents [PDF]
Description: Driving while distracted is fast becoming a major concern, especially for teen drivers. Parents can help their teens understand the seriousness of driving while texting (and other distractions) and the personal consequences if they do drive while distracted by signing this contract with their teens. - Children injured in school bus accidents need lawyers who know how to get them the help they need.
Description: Your child could be seriously injured while riding a school bus, and you will need help from a lawyer to find out what caused the accident. Virginia lawyers Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey have helped hundreds of families of children who have been injured. Call 703-273-9500 to get free answers to your questions. - Hurt in an Accident?:How to Find the Perfect Lawyer for You
Description: Finding the lawyer who is right for you and your case is very important. You and your lawyer will be working together for many months, and you should have someone who "fits" you. Here are some ideas to help you successfully find the right attorney for you. - Allstate Insurance Company Claim Document Examined
Description: Allstate Insurance Co. rigged a computer program to produce artificially low values for injury claims, sent fraudulent information to state regulators to avoid scrutiny, and accepted lawsuits over its claims handling as a cost of doing business, an attorney for a Richmond woman argued in a $1.425 billion civil trial. - Motor Vehicle Crashes As a Leading Cause of Death in the United States, 2005 [PDF]
Description: In 2005, motor vehicle traffic crashes were the leading cause of death for every age 3 through 6 and 8 through 34. Because of the young lives consumed, motor vehicle traffic crashes ranked third overall in terms of the years of life lost, i.e., the number of remaining years that a person is expected to live had they not died, behind only cancer and diseases of the heart. - Intelligent Side-Impact Protection System Dramatically Reduces Risk of Injury in Car Crashes
Description: A car body that thinks intelligently and protects its occupants at the crucial moment has been every driver’s dream for a long time. Research scientists in an EU project have developed an intelligent side-impact protection system that dramatically reduces the risk of injury. - Burress fumbles insurance coverage [PDF]
Description: Why it is important for you to have uninsured motorist coverage: Even wealthy people like Plaxico Burress, driving $140,000 Mercedes, can cause an accident and have no insurance. You must protect yourself.
Go to our website, http://www.WRSattorneys.com, and ask for a free copy of our uninsured motorist insurance report. - How to Choose the Right Child Safety Seat [PDF]
- First There was Driving While Intoxicated. Now There's Driving While Texting. [PDF]
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Frequent Questions for Car Accidents:
- I was just in a car accident, and the other driver’s insurance company keeps calling and asking me for information. What should I tell them?
I was in an accident, and my airbags deployed. I have a few bruises but otherwise feel okay. Should I still go to a doctor?
I was recently in a car accident. I haven't been to the doctor, but I'm beginning to feel sore and stiff. Should I go to the doctor now even though it's been several days since the accident?
- How much car insurance do I really need?
Do I need uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance if I was hit by someone with a nice, expensive car? Don't they have their own insurance?
- The other driver’s insurance company sent me some forms to fill out and sign – something about medical records and bills. I started to fill it out and return it, but I wonder – should I? Don’t I have to give the insurance company information?
- Will my insurance premiums go up because I was in an accident, even if it wasn’t my fault?
- The other driver was given a ticket, and I was told about the date of the hearing. I will have to miss work if I go to the hearing. Do I have to go to court for that?
- If I file a lawsuit against the other driver, will I have to go to court for that?
- I really don’t like frivolous lawsuits, and I think they are a real problem in this country.
- My neighbor’s son was in a car accident, and he collected lots of money from the insurance company. My case is just like his, and I think I should get the same amount as he did.
- The adjuster for the insurance company has offered to pay my medical bills and a little bit more “just in case” I have another bill or two. Is that a good deal?
- Who fixes my car?
- Can I choose my own repair shop?
- What kind of parts will be used to repair my car?
- I need my car. What will I do while my car is being repaired?
- Help! The insurance company won’t pay me as much as I owe on the car. What can I do?
- Can I control whether my car is repaired or replaced?
- How is the market value of my car determined?
- What if my car already had damage before the accident?
- Will I have to pay towing and storage costs?
- What about license and registration fees I had to pay to drive the car?
- Why can’t I find a lawyer to help me with my property damages claim?
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Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey, we only represent individuals who have been injured through the fault of someone else, including people who have been injured in car accidents. We believe it is important for injured people to have good information so they can make the best decisions. Contact us through the website,
http://www.WRSattorneys.com, or send an email to
srohrstaff@wrsattorneys.com. You can also call us at 703-273-9500 or send a fax to 703-273-9505. We answer your questions for free.