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Tactics used by Insurance Companies During an Injury Case
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Straw Law FirmWhen someone is injured because of the negligence or reckless actions of another party, they usually need to deal with the other party’s insurance company in order to recover compensation for their injuries. This process starts when you file an insurance claim. And for most people, this is their first time dealing with an insurance […]
I’ve Been Arrested for DUI in Virginia, What Happens Now?
/0 Comments/in Criminal Law /by Gary StrawIf you have been pulled over for DUI in Virginia, it is a frightening and unsettling experience. During the stop, you may have been given some field sobriety tests (FST’s) and a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) the police use to estimate your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time you were stopped. The field sobriety […]
The 5 Most Important Considerations before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
/1 Comment/in personal injury /by Gary StrawHave you been injured because of the negligence or reckless actions of another party? Did your injury occur in Virginia? Virginia is one of a handful of states that applies the “contributory negligence” legal doctrine. Under contributory negligence, if an injured party is found to be even 1% at fault for the underlying incident that […]
The Dangers of Speeding Trucks in Virginia
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Gary StrawEven when a truck driver is operating their vehicle safely and appropriately, driving around a large truck can be dangerous. Truck drivers have large blind spots that prevent them from seeing other cars, require more room and distance to stop, and may experience an event beyond their control that is dangerous, such as a shift […]
When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Gary StrawAfter an injury, there are a lot of unknowns. You may be struggling to answer when the day will finally come that you’ll make a full recovery (if a full recovery is expected), who will pay your medical bills and living expenses while you’re unable to work, when the insurance company will finally offer you […]
What you Need to Know when Preparing for a Deposition
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Gary Straw, Esq.When a lawsuit is initiated, the parties have the right to conduct a formal investigation to obtain more information about the case before the trial begins. This process is known as “discovery”. There are several different types of discovery. Some of the most common include document requests, written questions (interrogatories), and the oral statements of […]