Virginia Car Accident Legal Questions

Find out the auto insurance company for the at fault driver and make a claim against his auto insurance company.  If you do not know the name of his auto insurance company, perhaps your auto insurance company will be able to determine his auto insurance company.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

If your father was injured as a result of the collision, I suggest that he contact an auto accident attorney in the Loudoun County area.  Be prepared to provide that attorney with the names of any witnesses that are favorable to your father's version of the collision.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

I will presume that the owner of the truck did not give permission to the owner of the consignment lot to loan out the truck to others.  Therefore, the owner of the consignment shop and the friend driving the truck are both possibly at fault for the collision assuming that the friend caused the 4 car collision.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

I suggest that you consult with a traffic court attorney.  Unless you can find a witness that supports your version of the events, it might be difficult to prove your version of events.  You do not automatically lose just because the other driver has a witness that supports the version of the other driver but it makes it more difficult for you to prove your version.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

This is a question you should also direct to your insurance agent and/or company. Typically you would only be potentially personally responsible for an accident caused by your son if your son was doing an errand for you and/or your wife or you and/or your wife negligently entrusted a vehicle to your son.... Read More

You should direct this question to an attorney who handles traffic court matters in the town/city/county where you were issued the ticket.  You could also call the court house in the town/city/county where you were issued the ticket to determine if you have been assigned a court date.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

I am sorry to hear of your father's death. If you have not already done so, you might want to consult with a Personal Injury attorney in the Richmond area because an estate will need to be opened at the appropriate local courthouse so that a Personal Representative can be appointed who can take over the claim of your father.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

If you are only making a property damage claim, then just contact the at fault fault driver's insurance company by telephone to make arrangements for your vehicle to be estimated for the damage. If you were also injured in the collision then consider hiring an auto accident lawyer who will also assist you with handling the property damage claim.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

You need to obtain written documented proof that you vehicle has a diminished value as a result of the collision with the tractor trailer.  This needs to be obtained from a property damage appraiser.  Try to find a company in your area that is willing to provide written documented proof or I suggest the following company: Reed Appraisers (301) 946-6116 www.Reedappraisers.com Keep in mind that some auto insurance companies will consider diminished value claims and others will not.  Also, some auto insurance companies are of the belief that you cannot have a diminished value claim until you sell your vehicle and then prove to the auto insurance company that the vehicle sold for a lesser price because of the vehicle having a diminished value.  But most insurance companies will consider a diminished value claim once you obtain a written report from a company like Reed Appraisers.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

The adjuster is somewhat correct.  The statute of limitations in Virginia is two years from the date of the collision.  You have to settle your claim or file a lawsuit to protect your rights before the two year anniversary from the accident.  I strongly suggest that you immediately hire an auto accident lawyer in the city/county where the collision occurred to file a lawsuit to protect your rights.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

Diminished value claims can be difficult to prove and even more difficult when the vehicle has been involved in multiple accidents.  If you did not already obtain a diminished value report from a property damage appraiser, you might want to consider doing so to prove your diminished value claim to Progressive.  I suggest the following company: Reed Appraisers (301) 946-6116 www.Reedappraisers.com Good luck with this matter.  ... Read More

You should read your auto policy.  It is my understanding that if your auto insurance company, Geico, believes that your son was at fault for the accident that Geico can pay the claim of the other driver and Geico does not have to have your permission to do so.  If you disagree with what Geico wants to do, you can double check your rights with the Bureau of Insurance in Richmond.  Good luck with this matter. ... Read More