Virginia Personal Injury Attorney

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If you have been injured in an auto accident in Virginia, then before you contact the insurance company or visit another attorney for that first "free consultation" (you know, the one that everyone offers), order our free book The Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Virginia Accident Case.

You can also call our office at 703-591-9829 to order.

You can send a confidential message to attorney Ben Glass here.

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What form you should never sign for an insurance company;
What "service" provided by some lawyers can be the kiss of death to your case;
How to avoid having past accidents come back to haunt your case;
How to quickly and easily find a board certified attorney;
What the insurance companies do to investigate your background;
Whether the "standard" one-third contingency fee is really "standard;"
How to get through the "fluff" of lawyer advertising to find out what's really important;
How to maximize your chances for recovery in your case;
Whether your health insurance company is allowed to be paid FIRST out of your accident settlement;
What the insurance industry doesn't want you to know about the settlement of accident cases;
Why your accident attorney may need to be an expert in ERISA
Why in some cases settling the case without an attorney may be the best solution for you (we'll tell you how)

Here are some essentials of Virginia and The District of Columbia car accident cases.

In any personal injury or wrongful death case in Virginia the injured person, or plaintiff, must prove that the carelessness or negligence of another caused injury. In both Virginia and the District of Columbia, any negligence on the part of the plaintiff will bar any recovery under the legal doctrine of contributory negligence.

Expert testimony may be necessary to prove some parts of your claim. Expert testimony is generally needed to prove the extent of your physical injury and the relationship of any medical bills to the defendant's negligence. Expert testimony is necessary to prove any other issues that are beyond the general knowledge of jurors, such as the extent your ability to earn a living has been impaired.

The day you were injured you entered a war zone.

Insurance companies have declared war on injured people and their attorneys. Some of them write letters to claimants to discourage them from seeking legal representation. They have waged the war in the media and their propaganda has had a tremendous effect on juries and their verdicts. The success that the insurance companies have had in tainting the minds of jurors has emboldened them to not offer fair settlements until you prove to them that you are ready, willing and able to go to trial.

In most cases today, attempting to negotiate with the insurance company before filing suit is not a worthwhile endeavor.

Insurance companies use pre-suit negotiation only to attempt to find out as much about you, your lawyer and your doctor as they can. It is our opinion that too many lawyers waste precious time attempting to negotiate with the insurance company before filing suit. If we accept your accident case it is because we believe it is meritorious and you deserve a trial by jury. We will usually file your suit before negotiating so that if negotiations break down we will already have a trial date in place to head towards.

We believe that it is a dangerous practice to wait until the statute of limitations is almost expired to file suit. We have seen other attorneys do this only to find that the defendant they sued is either not the correct defendant or is now blaming someone else. While there are legitimate reasons for delaying filing suit, there is no excuse for the practice that we sometimes see whereby some attorneys routinely wait until the last moment to see if the insurance company will settle your case. Unfortunately, we have also seen lawyers not licensed in either Virginia or the District of Columbia attempt to represent people with claims in those jurisdictions. When the claims do not settle, they often panic to find an attorney to file the case on time. We believe that clients are ill-served by hiring attorneys who are not licensed in the jurisdiction where suit must be filed.

Once the lawsuit is filed, both sides engage in the legal process called discovery. Each party is allowed to investigate what it is the other side is going to say at trial. The defendant will be permitted access to your medical and work history, including your income records. You must give a deposition under oath and you may be required to submit to a medical examination by a physician of the defendant's choosing.

The defendant is also subject to discovery. He will answer written and oral questions about his own background and he will have to give sworn testimony about the incident at issue.

Blog for Virginia Personal Injury Attorney

Sobering Facts on Drunk Driving
Description: Drunk driving is a major factor in deadly car accidents. Read this blog post to learn more about the sobering facts of alcohol-related crashes.
Getting Hit by a Bat is a Risk You Take When at a Baseball Game
Description: A dumb lawsuit has been filed by a New York Mets’ fan. James Falzon claims that he was hit in the face by shards from a broken bat while watching a New York Mets game at Shea Stadium.
Who Pays for Damages When You Are Hit By An Illegal Immigrant Who Is Drunk?
Description: A tragic accident in Prince William that killed a Catholic nun has caused many people to wonder who pays when a drunk driver is an illegal immigrant. Read this blog to find out and order a copy of Ben Glass’s free book, Buying Car Insurance in Virginia.
What Happens If You Get Injured Following Google's Walking Directions
Description: What happens if you use your smartphone to get walking directions and you get hit by a car?
Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs
Description: Another drug has crept up and is posing as serious a threat to drivers as the drunk driving epidemic. The new intoxicated driving method—prescription medications. Read this guest blog post by Jason Epstein, a Seattle personal injury lawyer, to learn more.
Motorcycle Accidents are Especially Dangerous
Description: Motorcycle accidents can be dangerous and the recovery process difficult. Read this guest blog post by Seattle personal injury lawyer, Jason Epstein, to learn more.
Man Falls Off Operating Table...Hospital Says It’s “Conducting an Investigation”
Description: A Minnesota man died after falling off the operating table. According to the hospital, it is still investigating the incident even though it occurred months ago. Unbelievable.
Doctors Aren’t Reporting Impaired & Incompetent Colleagues, According to Survey
Description: A new survey finds that doctors don't necessarily feel obligated to report other physicians who are incompetent or impaired. This gives all the more reason why we need lawyers to protect patients with malpractice claims.
If You Didn’t Like the Agreement Associated with the Apple iPhone, You Should Have Just Walked Away
Description: A federal judge has allowed a monopoly abuse lawsuit against Apple and AT&T to move forward as a class action. This lawsuit is ridiculous. Buying an iPhone is a voluntary decision.
Physicians are Apparently Talking About “Defensive Medicine”
Description: The debate continues – does defensive medicine really exist? Read this blog to learn more and to find out what it really means when doctors admit to defensive medicine.
Defensive Medicine Costs $210 Billion Annually – Where are the Medical Records?
Description: Does defensive medicine really cost $200 billion annually? Read this blog to learn more from Virginia personal injury attorney Ben Glass.
What the Doctors in the “Defensive Medicine” Study are Really Saying
Description: A new survey claims that 91 percent of physicians practice defensive medicine. Any doctor who would admit to this practice is ultimately admitting to insurance fraud. Read this blog to learn more.
The Dangers of Delivery Trucks
Description: The following is a guest post from the Illinois truck accident lawyers of Dolan Law Offices. Read this blog post to learn more about delivery truck accidents and the liability involved.
How Our Clients Rank the Most Important Factors in Hiring a Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer
Description: Read this blog for some of the top ranking factors people use when choosing the right Virginia personal injury attorney to represent them.
The Biggest Risk for Teenage Drivers Isn’t Alcohol, Speed or Lack of Seat Belt Use
Description: A national 10-year study has found that the biggest risk for teenage drivers is nighttime driving. This danger also has to do with cell phone use.
Former Conrad Case Allowed to Move Forward Against Insurance Company
Description: A personal injury case has been allowed to continue, even though Stephen Conrad allegedly pocketed the insurance settlement. This is the first case where a judge has permitted the case to keep going against the insurance company.
Judge Reduces Award In Severed Finger Case
Description: Loudoun Circuit Court Judge Thomas D. Horne recently reduced a jury award of $375,000 all the way down to $175,000 on account of there not being enough evidence to substantiate such a large award. The case pits a machinery company against a plaintiff who lost a finger due to an employees negligence. William Woodson v. Alban Tractor Company.
Nah, an insurance company wouldn't lie to the court...
Description: The only frivolous cases are filed by injured people, right?
We’re Sponsors of Teens Against Distracted Driving
Description: You need to check out Seattle car accident Lawyer Jason Epstein’s organization, Teens Against Drunk Driving (TADD). Texting and driving is to blame for too many injuries each year and TADD is taking steps to encourage young drivers to avoid using their cell phones when behind the wheel.
WellPoint Allegedly Targeted Policyholders Who Were Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Description: Allegations have been made against WellPoint, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, stating that the company targeted breast cancer patients with the intent to cancel their policies.

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Need Help With Finding the Best Fairfax Personal Injury Attorney? Look No Further!
Description: Looking for the best Fairfax personal injury attorney to represent you? Before you start your search, order The Truth About Lawyer Advertising, the free consumer guide that the big guys don't want you reading.
A short video about finding the best Fairfax Personal Injury Attorney for Your case.
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The Accident Book pdf version [PDF]
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31 Tips for Settling Your Own Virginia Personal Injury Case [PDF]
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How to Find the Right Lawyer for Your Virginia Accident Case
Description: Most personal injury lawyers offer a free consultation. I think as we discussed earlier, there are lots and lots of lawyers who advertise that they handle personal injury claims. I can tell you that not all of them do.

So some of the things that we talk about and the truth about lawyer advertising, you want to find a nationally board certified specialist. Virginia doesn’t certify lawyers, but there is a national board certification. You want to find a lawyer who has an established track record of being involved in big cases, so you want to ask them, show me your verdicts. Show me your settlements.

Now look, every lawyer who has been practicing for any length of time has lost cases. We've all lost cases, but you want to find someone who has been in the game, who actually goes to trial and get them to show you the papers that say they’ve been there and not just tell you about it.

I have a small practice and so I've limited myself to personally injury cases, mainly car accident cases, medical malpractice cases and to helping people who are seeking to recover disability benefits. Grace, when you get sick and you can no longer work. Typically, you’ll have a disability policy through your employer, those cases are tough. I help people get those benefits paid as well.

Lots of cases that can be settled without a lawyer and that’s not something that you’ll hear most lawyers tell you. Small case, you get hurt, you see a doctor once, maybe a couple of times, you go get some physical therapy, you're going to do better settling that case on your own. You should get my book and you should read it so that you can know what the process is about.

And where lawyers help is when the case gets more complicated. If you have a herniated disk, you have a broken bone. You’ve got lots of medical bills. There are a lot of stuff that needs to be sorted out and that’s where an experienced personal injury attorney can really add value to your case, help you maximize your recovery from the insurance company.
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Frivolous lawsuits-What Insurance Companies do to lie to the Court
Description: We hear a lot about frivolous lawsuits. What you never hear about are the frivolous, time and money wasting ways that insurance companies and their lawyers lie to the court in personal injury cases. They do this to save money, to wear plaintiffs out and to frustrate justice. It goes on every day.
Tips for Handling Your Personal Injury Case Without a Lawyer
Description: Some people would like to handle their own personal injury case without a lawyer. Virginia personal injury attorney has 31 step by step consumer tips for handling your own personal injury case and dealing with the insurance adjuster.
Frivolous Defense Results In Attorney Sanctions [PDF]
Description: The Supreme Court of Virginia upholds monetary sanctions placed on a defense lawyer after it's found that he submitted grounds for defense that he knew were not based in fact.
Millions Awarded in Chinese Drywall Case [PDF]
Description: Judge awards millions in Chinese drywall case
Video Tips on the Law
Description: Ben Glass is a nationally recognized attorney, speaker and author.Here are some video tips on the law. Legally, We Can't Say That We Are the Best Personal Injury or Car Accident Law Firm in Virginia. But, Before You Talk to An Insurance Adjuster, Sign any Forms or Hire an Attorney For Your Virginia Injury or Malpractice Case--Take Two Minutes and Watch These Videos, then Order Our Free Books or give us a call.
Family whose 10-year-old son was killed when a soccer goal tipped over on him has settled its case against various defendants
Description: On May 7, 2007 Hayden Ellias was killed during a soccer scrimmage at Millbrook High School in Winchester Virginia. ArIn 1995 Consumer Products Safety commission had published guidelines for soccer goals, determining that the goals were dangerous and should be properly secured with anchors or sandbags and should be designed to includecounter-weighting into the actual design of the goal itself.
Tort reform-understanding what the term really means for you and your family
Description: All over the Internet and on TV, radio and the print media, you can read about settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases across the United States. You may be tempted to compare your case to that of another person--often times reading only what others want you to read on websites, newspapers and the like.
Didlake, Inc wants attorney blogger to remove factual report of case. [PDF]
Hulk Hogan Lawsuit Exhibits [PDF]
Description: Exhibits from Hulk Hogan's lawsuit against his former attorney's. Includes correspondence between the parties, insurance providers, and other attorney's in support of Hogan's claims of legal malpractice and intentional breach of fiduciary duty.