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Whether you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence or charged with a crime, you probably have several questions. These are generalized answers to generalized questions and are not intended as legal advice. Most questions are answered with a “maybe,” or an “it depends,” because the specific facts of your criminal defense or personal injury case control how the question gets answered. Contact us today and we will answer all of your questions during your free consultation
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Will I have to pay my auto accident attorney a retainer fee up front when I hire him?
Answer: Usually, no. Just about every personal injury attorney we’ve ever heard of works on a contingency fee. This means that there is no “flat fee” for handling your auto accident case and there is no “hourly rate.” The attorney’s fee is contingent upon him getting some sort of recovery for you. For the most part, personal […]
Learn MoreWhat is the statute of limitations on a Maryland auto accident case?
Answer: The statute of limitations on a personal injury case in the state of Maryland is three years from the date of the injury.
Learn MoreWhat is the statute of limitations on a car accident case in Washington, D.C.?
Answer: The statute of limitations on an auto accident or personal injury case in the District of Columbia is three years from the date of the injury.
Learn MoreWhat is the average contingency fee charged by personal injury lawyers in Fairfax?
Answer: First, a contingency fee means that you only have to pay the attorney’s fee if he wins your case. The fee is a portion of the amount recovered from the insurance company or the individual. This is sometimes described as “no fee if no recovery.” Most personal injury attorneys in Fairfax charge a one-third […]
Learn MoreWhat are punitive damages and when are they available in a Virginia drunk driving car accident case?
Answer: In a case where someone is injured by a drunk driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or greater, Virginia allows the injured party to sue for punitive damages. Punitive damages are designed to punish the offending party and are stacked on top of the compensatory damages that the injured person might typically […]
Learn MoreThe medical bills from my Virginia car accident are making me think about declaring bankruptcy. Would that affect my recovery in a personal injury case?
Answer: Yes. If you discharge some or all of your medical bills in bankruptcy, you are not entitled to turn around and claim them in your personal injury action. If you’re concerned about mounting medical bills after a car crash in Virginia, we may be able to help. In the past, we’ve been able to […]
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