tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16848866310437855002024-03-13T15:19:09.575-07:00Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach PLLCTurbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-2461526974328466772014-05-22T17:30:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:20:47.122-07:00Whiplash from Car Accidents<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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“Whiplash” is a common diagnosis following a rear end car
crash. The term can refer to several different soft tissue injuries to the neck
including muscle strain, muscle sprain, cervical strain, cervical sprain,
hyperextension of the neck and hyperflexion of the neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These injuries are the result of inertia of the person in the car and the sudden movement of the car. The impact of the car accident forces the body forward
while the head stays in place, causing the neck to bend in an extreme whip-like snap.</div></span>
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If you are injured for more than a week or two and are considering a personal injury claim as a result of the car accident, it also becomes important to seek care for your injury to establish for the insurance company that you were injured as a result of the car accident. This prevents the insurance company from acting as though no one was injured or the injuries were very minor. Establishing a record of the injury makes it more likely that you will obtain compensation
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<br />Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-43839225397115206942014-05-14T17:27:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:13:56.805-07:00Workers Compensation Liens in Virginia Personal Injury Cases<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Workers Compensation Liens in Virginia Personal Injury Cases</b></span></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Often a worker on the job gets injured by someone who is not a co-employee. This can happen in car accidents, on construction sites, at delivery locations, and in slip and fall cases where the worker is injured at a building not owned by the employer. In such cases, the workers compensation claim usually begins right away and then, when medical treatment is finished or leveled off, the personal injury case is settled or taken to trial. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this point it must be remembered that the workers compensation insurance company is allowed to recover most of the money it paid to the injured worker or the health care providers from the proceeds of the personal injury case. In fact, the workers compensation insurance company has the right to file its own "personal injury" lawsuit to get its money back. Virginia Code Sections <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+65.2-309" target="_blank">65.2-309</a></span>,<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+65.2-309.1" target="_blank">65.2-309.1</a>, <a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+65.2-311" target="_blank">65.2-311</a>, and<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+65.2-313" target="_blank"> 65.2-313</a> are the laws dealing with these liens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of the time however, the workers compensation insurance carrier will let the injured worker's personal injury lawyer handle the case. If the injured worker has not been informed by the lawyer of this legal right the the workers compensation insurance company has to a large portion of the settlement from the accident case, it can be a painful surprise. There are various tactics and techniques a <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/" target="_blank">lawyer who is experienced in both</a></span> workers compensation and personal injury cases can use to reduce the amount the injured worker pays back, particularly if the same lawyer is handling both cases.</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-24499419169650355782014-04-28T18:00:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:27:45.870-07:00Swimming Accidents and Drowning Deaths<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Swimming Safety</span></b></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now that summer is approaching, </span><span style="font-size: large;">many of us and our children will spend quality time in the water. Whether it is swimming pools</span></span>, <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">lakes or the ocean, we all love swimming and playing in the water. In order to be safe it is important to swim with someone or with someone watching. Cramps, passing out, panic, and unknown medical conditions can all cause the drowning of otherwise healthy swimmers. The <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/water-safety/swim-safety" target="_blank">Red Cross</a></span> provides good safety advice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Most
people are surprised when they learn that very frequently someone
drowns without a lot of noise and splashing. Splashing is actually what
someone does when they are staying afloat. What actually often happens
is the drowning person panics and tries to conserve air while going
under the water without a struggle or a sound. This is why it is
critical to keep an eye on whomever is in the water. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drownings often occur with many people around as a result of a lack of attention. Most lifeguards are dedicated and attentive but even the best lifeguard can become distracted. This is especially the case with teenage lifeguards if their supervisors have not trained them well and do not supervise them properly. Many a child has drowned because parents assume the lifeguard is paying attention. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just in the past couple years our firm has represented the families of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/case-results/" target="_blank">two drowning victims</a>.</span> Both drowned with people around. One drowned at a hotel pool with a lifeguard on duty and one drowned in a public lake. Obviously, no one saw or heard anything until it was too late. In the lake drowning the victim could not swim and there was a sudden, unmarked drop-off in the "shallow" area and he just slipped under. In the case of the pool there was host of problems to be on the lookout for. The water was dirty and too hot; the air was too hot; the lifeguard was poorly trained and poorly supervised; and, most importantly, was distracted by other swimmers and pool deck duties.</span></span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-6982683730926040302014-04-28T17:26:00.002-07:002014-07-11T13:31:02.728-07:00Defective Products<u><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Defective Products</span></b></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Consumers have the right to expect that the products they purchase are safe
or that they will be warned of any possible safety issues. Even with the
best intentions, companies inevitably put unsafe products on the market.
To protect themselves from liability they purchase product liability insurance
and employ highly skilled lawyers. These cases can be very complex but an
experienced lawyer can assist you if you or a loved one has been injured.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the interesting aspects of products liability law in Virginia is
that the negligence of the user is not fatal to the claim. Foreseeable
misuse is something the manufacturer of the product has to take into
account before placing the product in the marketplace. As a result, for what the law calls a <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://nationalparalegal.edu/public_documents/courseware_asp_files/torts2/ProductsLiability/BreachOfWarranty.asp" target="_blank">"breach of warranty"</a></span>, the manufacturer can be liable even if the consumer does not use the product exactly as it was intended.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Defective products can appear in all areas of life, from the tires on the
car to the kids' toys. Design defects, manufacturing defects, failure to
warn of safety concerns, and breach of warranties are all types of products
liability cases. If you are injured by a defective product, you may be able
to recover for your injuries from the manufacturer, the distributor, the
supplier, or the retailer. </span></span><br />
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<br /></div>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-42877622783372775912014-04-01T19:06:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:35:40.920-07:00Cycling Accidents<div data-mce-style="font-size: 18px;" style="font-size: 18px;">
<span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>CYCLING ACCIDENTS</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cycling accidents can be devastating to the cyclist. Fatalities and <span style="color: blue;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/brain-injury-draft/" href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/brain-injury-draft/" target="_blank" title="Brain Injury">brain injuries</a></span>
are common because of the severe trauma a cyclist can suffer when hit
by car or thrown to the ground at 30-40 miles an hour. Automobile
drivers rarely understand that bikers have the exact same rights on the
road as a car does. Car drivers also do not pay enough attention to
cyclists sharing the road with them and often cause crashes because of a
failure to look for cyclists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In
cases involving cyclists it is advantageous to have a lawyer who is an
experienced bike rider. The perspective of a cyclist/lawyer can help by
analyzing the accident from the perspective of a cyclist who is not only
familiar with the rules of the road but also familiar with how drivers
behave and react towards cyclists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Matthew
O'Herron is an experienced and avid cyclist. During law school he
cycled around Ireland for a month. He is a member of the <a data-mce-href="www.blueridgebicycleclub.org/" href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/wp-admin/www.blueridgebicycleclub.org/" title="Bicycle Club">Blue Ridge Bicycle Club</a> and follows the racing in Europe during the spring and summer. For more information visit <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/" target="_blank"><u><font color="blue">our website</u></font></a>.</span> </span></div>
Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-69202206155141199132014-03-27T08:30:00.002-07:002014-07-11T13:36:38.919-07:00Texting and Driving Accidents<span style="font-size: large;">What is just as dangerous as driving drunk? Driving while typing or watching a video on your cell phone. The fact that cell phones are so popular and such a part of the social fabric of our society means that everyone has them and uses them for multiple purposes. A common tragedy resulting from this is the significant increase in teenagers and young adults getting in accidents because of texting or surfing the web while driving. <a href="http://www.textinganddrivingsafety.com/texting-and-driving-stats/" target="_blank">The statistics involving cell phone usage in a car and the results of such use are alarming.</a><br />
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Teens especially think that they are still paying attention and being safe if they just take a quick look at the phone or type a few letters and look back at the road. The reality is that such a distraction can take up to four or five seconds and a car travels a long way in that amount of time. Another factor causing wrecks is that, even when a driver looks back to the road, their focus doesn't fully return before they look back at the phone. As a result, there is no anticipation of what might go wrong, only a recognition that the car directly in front of them isn't braking.<br />
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Obviously, texting or surfing the web while driving is negligent. There are campaigns and legal cases trying to make accidents caused by such negligence subject to punitive damages. This should worry parents and those responsible for insurance coverage. The minimum legal insurance coverage in Virginia is $25,000.00, a limit set decades ago. The cap on punitive damages is $350,000.00. <a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+8.01-38.1" target="_blank">(Virginia Code Section 8.01-38.1)</a>. So, even a relatively small accident could result in liability far beyond available insurance. <br />
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However, it is better not to need insurance and to avoid injuring someone altogether. There are <a href="http://www.driveorigo.com/" target="_blank">technologies available</a> that prevent hands on usage of cell phones while driving. Prevention is what will keep drivers safe and protect them from both liability and, more importantly, the guilt of having seriously injured someone.</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-18051492419307775932014-03-06T18:10:00.000-08:002014-07-11T13:37:36.604-07:00Automobile Accident Medical Insurance<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Medical expense coverage is an option on car insurance policies. The
Virginia law which describes it is <a data-mce-href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+38.2-2201" href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+38.2-2201" target="_blank" title="Medical Expense Insurance">Code
Section 38.2-2201</a>. It pays for medical treatment for accident related
injuries regardless of fault. It is a separate coverage from liability and
uninsured motorist coverage. An automobile insurer can offer different coverage
amounts, usually between $2,000.00 and $10,000.00. Often, if a specific request
is made, higher coverage amounts are available. The coverage amount is
"stacked" based upon the number of cars on the policy. For example,
if there is $5,000.00 in coverage and three cars on the policy, then there is
actually $15,000.00 in benefits available.<br />
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If an insured is injured in a car accident, this coverage can be very
important if the other driver has limited insurance or if the insured is partly
at fault for the accident. Medical expense insurance will pay the insured
directly for medical expenses related to the accident. It applies to medical
bills for treatment within three years of the accident. The payments are made
when the medical bills are submitted to the insurance company. This means the
injured person does not have to wait until the end of a personal injury case to
receive payment.<br />
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<a href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/practice-areas/insurance-advice/" target="_blank">Click to see our website .</a><br />
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Medical expense coverage is an option on car insurance policies. The Virginia law which describes it is <a data-mce-href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+38.2-2201" href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+38.2-2201" target="_blank" title="Medical Expense Insurance">Code Section 38.2-2201</a>.
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</div>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-56809959207907272382013-10-25T11:56:00.002-07:002014-07-11T13:38:35.104-07:00Brain Injuries<span style="font-size: large;">The recent exposure of the serious neurological issues facing retired NFL football players has helped the public understand brain injuries. <a href="http://www.biav.net/" target="_blank">Brain injuries</a> have been long misunderstood and downplayed. It is hard to understand an injury that is invisible and whose main symptoms are so varied.<br />
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Now the public sees that these phenomenal athletes are suffering severe consequences that, except for a headache and some stiffness, were completely invisible at the time of the injury. Brain injuries, or concussions as they are often called, affect people who have been in car and other types of accidents as well. The descriptions of the symptoms from the football players have shed light on what concussions can do. As the retired football players continue to bring to light the issues surrounding brain injuries, all those who suffer from the lingering effects of brain injuries will benefit.</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-26734495330686089512013-10-24T11:16:00.001-07:002014-07-11T13:40:57.043-07:00Accident Defenses-Contributory Negligence<span style="font-size: large;">In Virginia, unlike most other states, we still follow the rule of contributory negligence. This rule states that if the plaintiff (injured person) is found to be at fault AT ALL for the accident, then the plaintiff recovers nothing. So if a jury were to decide that the injured person was 1% at fault for an accident, then the jury would be duty bound under the law to rule in favor of the defendant, the person who caused the accident.<br />
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This rule has an impact on cases long before trial however. Many recorded statements are taken with the goal of having the injured person admit to something that can be argued is negligent. Contributory negligence can impact even cases where there is little doubt who caused an accident or an injury. For example, if a driver begins to cross an intersection on a green light after having been stopped at a red light, the defense lawyer/insurance adjuster will ask if the driver looked before starting to see if other cars were stopped at their red lights. Slip and fall cases are even more problematic. Often, the evidence needed to prove negligence on the part of the property owner is turned around and used to prove negligence on part of the injured party.</span> Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-648217930635000272013-10-16T12:21:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:39:51.736-07:00Virginia Workers' Compensation Injury Requirement <span style="font-size: large;">Most people assume that if they are injured at work, it is a workers' compensation claim. That assumption is not true in Virginia. In order for a injury at work to result in a successful claim, there are two distinct requirements.<br />
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The first is that the injury occur <u>during the course of employment.</u> This is the expected "at work" requirement. In Virginia, workers' compensation claims also require that the injury <u>arise out of</u> work. Basically this means the injury has to be caused by a work-related risk.<br />
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For example, if someone falls down the stairs at work and suffers an injury, there is not necessarily a workers' compensation claim. Virginia considers walking down stairs to be a normal activity that everyone does outside of work. For a fall on stairs to be compensable, there have to be other circumstances making the fall a risk of the work environment. If the stairs are unusually high or crumbling or uneven, then that would be a work risk. If the person who fell was carrying a bunch of tools that made it hard to walk down the stairs, that would also be a work risk.<br />
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So, when trying to see if you have a workers' compensation claim remember the two requirements. An experienced lawyer can help determine if the injury meets the "arising out of work" test.<br />
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<a href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Click to see our website. </a></span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-11551397059413862692013-10-03T10:10:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:44:21.817-07:00Uninsured and Underinsured Insurance<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+38.2-2206" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d;"></span></a><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Uninsured/Underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> provides insurance coverage to you, your resident relatives, no matter whose car they are in, and to those using your car if the at fault driver has no insurance or has minimal insurance. It is important to remember that if your coverage is the Virginia minimum of $25,000.00 and the at fault driver has the Virginia minimum of $25,000.00 in liability coverage, your UM/UIM coverage <b>will not help</b>. In order for your UM/UIM coverage to provide additional protection, your insurance coverage limit for UM/UIM coverage has to be more than the other driver's liability coverage. For example, if a family member gets in an accident with a driver who has $50,000.00 in liability coverage, unless your UM/UIM coverage is more than $50,000.00, it does not "kick in".<br />
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Since many people are driving around with only $25,000.00 in liability insurance coverage, it is important to talk to your insurance agent about UM/UIM coverage. I believe this is particularly important when teenagers begin to drive since UM/UIM insurance can protect your family members if they are a passenger in a friend's car.</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-10802164273927061412013-09-03T11:58:00.001-07:002014-07-11T13:45:13.467-07:00Accident Liability Insurance<span style="font-size: large;">Liability insurance is the coverage in an automobile insurance policy that protects an at fault driver from liability to the person(s) injured by the at fault driver. In other words, it protects you if you injure someone else. <a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-472" target="_blank">Virginia requires</a> a minimum of $25,000.00 per person and $50,000.00 per accident in liability insurance coverage. The insurance company <u>does not</u> have to pay more than the limits.<br />
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So, if you are in an accident it is possible that the other driver may only have $25,000.00 in coverage. Since almost any injury involving surgery will cost more than $25,000.00, the minimum policy limits are often not enough. Most people with $25,000.00 in liability coverage do not have a lot of money to pay personally for injuries to others. People who have money usually buy more insurance. <br />
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It is possible to make an at fault driver pay personally for damages but it almost always requires a trial, additional court appearances and a very small amount of money at a time. It is possible to force an employer to hold back wages to pay a judgment and there are other mechanisms in the law for collecting a judgment but it is difficult and slow.<br />
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The way to protect yourself from getting caught in this situation is to purchase higher Underinsured Motorist Coverage. That will be the next topic.<br />
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Car Insurance Coverage </h2>
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We see far too many accident victims with not enough insurance coverage to pay for all the injuries and medical bills caused in a car accident. While <a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC38020000022000000000000" target="_blank">Virginia has laws</a> regarding some minimum coverages and what coverages an insurance company must offer, the minimum coverages required by law do not meet the needs of many of those injured in a car accident.<br />
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Medical Benefits Insurance </h3>
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In this post we will discuss <a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+38.2-2201" target="_blank">medical benefits coverage</a>. This coverage pays for an injured person's medical bills regardless of fault if the bills were the result of a car accident or the use of an automobile. However, this coverage is not mandatory. It must be requested. The amount that an insurer must offer if the coverage is requested but no amount is asked for is only $2,000.00 per person which may not even cover an emergency room bill. However, the insurance company and the insured may agree on a different amount. Medical benefits coverage limits are multiplied by the number of cars on the policy. For example, if the medical expense benefit per person listed on the policy is $5,000.00 and there are three cars insured by the policy, there is a total of $15,000.00 in medical expense benefits payable to cover medical bills. This insurance can be very important if the driver who caused the accident has little insurance. Also, medical expense benefits are payable as soon as the insured gets billed while liability insurance cases can drag on for years. <br />
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</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-74970248253343241652013-04-10T18:13:00.001-07:002014-07-11T13:47:15.893-07:00Burke Lawyers Join Food Frenzy<span style="font-size: large;">The law firm this year joined the <a href="http://www.legalfoodfrenzy.com/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.legalfoodfrenzy.com/</a>. The firm joined up with the local food bank, <a href="http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/</a>, to assist with feeding the underprivileged. We have been honored this year to participate in this charity and look forward to doing so again next year. If you would like to help with this wonderful effort, please click the capitalareafoodbank link above and then click the "Donate" button, or drop by the office with some food before Friday!</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-81332854185967040512013-01-23T18:54:00.000-08:002014-07-11T13:48:19.017-07:00Car Accidents in Snow<span style="font-size: large;">Since we had snow in <a href="http://blogs.roanoke.com/weatherjournal/2013/01/many-are-going-to-get-6-12-inches-on-this-snowy-thursday-evening/" target="_blank">Roanoke last week</a> and are expecting <a href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/burke-va/22015/daily-weather-forecast/2220449?day=3" target="_blank">snow in Fairfax</a> and Roanoke this week, it seems like a good time to talk about accidents on slippery roadways. Legally, these accidents can be more complicated than regular car accidents. For example, normally a rear end car accident is considered to be the fault of the driver who does the "rearending." In snow or ice fault can be harder to place.<br />
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If a driver is keeping a good following distance and driving the same speed as the drivers around him, it is harder to convince a jury that the driver is negligent if he slides on a slippery road. In icy conditions, it can also be easier to prove that the driver in front was negligent. If an argument can be made that the front driver over-reacted and braked too hard or without good reason, it might be considered the front driver is at fault. There are many<a href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=tVnalsyWJkFZ7AS3PwEztnLTHDzlZWayfOsLkXWAnFBlMtu5rrL7LWyzDdNIBzc8FV47EcobHMjQl0sVMTKZyhEr86a3S72LsdqVktHa0xLrBhwoqNOZu0iOnRtCBXYX" target="_blank"> legal doctrines</a> at play that can make a slippery road accident tricky. An<a href="http://www.turbittoherron.com/" target="_blank"> experienced personal injury lawyer</a> can help analze these issues for you<br />
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</span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-32148092131541545512013-01-08T16:30:00.000-08:002014-07-11T13:48:39.515-07:00Dog Bite Injuries<span style="font-size: large;">Serious injuries can occur from a dog bite. The first thing to do after a dog bite is contact animal control. That is the only way to make sure the dog has its shots up to date. It is also important to go to the doctor so the doctor can determine if the injured person needs to get a tetanus shot or the rabies vaccine. <br />
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If a dog has shown dangerous characteristics in the past, the owner can be responsible for allowing the dog the opportunity to bite or injure someone. Virginia has a<a href="http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?000+cod+3.2-6540" target="_blank"> <span style="color: blue;">statute </span></a>that addresses dangerous dogs and the responsibilities owners have towards the public regarding those animals. </span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-85386649545429566712013-01-02T19:38:00.002-08:002014-07-11T13:49:22.304-07:00Snow and Ice<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winter is here. Not every fall on snow or ice can result in a legal claim. Claims for slip and fall injuries and premises liability are filled with complicated legal issues. For example, a business does not have to remove snow or ice until a reasonable time has passed after the precipitation has stopped. Also, in any Virginia case, the injured party has to be able to show that there was no act or omission on his/her part that contributed to the fall. So always take extra precautions such as watching where you step and choosing the safest possible route. </span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684886631043785500.post-18319890276632136692012-10-16T18:19:00.000-07:002014-07-11T13:49:39.436-07:00Our Goal<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The goal of Turbitt, O'Herron and Leach is to offer aggressive and informed advice and trial service to our clients.</span></span>Turbitt, O'Herron & Leach, PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995256188249721360noreply@blogger.com0