After a brian injury, getting through the day can be difficult. However, when a brain-injured victim must also prepare for Court, the stress adds to an already overwhelming metabolic load that can reverse gains made in therapy and at home. That is why when several cases were set for Court this week, the Herndon law…
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Injured victims often feel as though the judicial system is not protecting them after a car crash or dog bite because it often takes a long time to get to court, it is expensive to properly try a permanent injury case, and once you file a lawsuit, it seems as though the insurance company for…
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The Social Security Administration has proposed requiring disabled workers and their lawyers to submit written evidence at least five (5) business days before a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”). In other words, no “last minute” submissions of evidence, medical reports, or other records. That is why it is extremely important to…
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Some lawyers sue for millions of dollars — even in small claims — just to get free publicity or make it sound like they have big cases. Under Virginia law, it may actually be better to put a slightly larger number on the lawsuit papers at the beginning of the case. Herndon Virginia injury lawyer Doug…
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A deposition is a witness’s sworn testimony taken out of court. It is used to gather information as part of the discovery process. While an insurance lawyer can ask many questions at a deposition that would not be permitted at a trial, several areas of interrogation are likely: Lawyers typically start with very easy introductory…
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