Fighting For Your Rights
Virginia: Timing and Strategy
After a serious car accident, it’s natural to wonder whether you need a lawyer — and if so, when. Many people in Virginia assume insurance will handle everything, but acting too late can hurt your ability to recover fair compensation.
When you file a personal injury claim in Virginia, one of the most important parts of your case isn’t just the evidence from the scene — it’s the medical expert testimony that supports your injuries, treatments, and long-term prognosis.
Motorcycles provide freedom and excitement, but riding in Loudoun County also comes with risk. Busy suburban intersections in Ashburn, rural roads near Leesburg, and high-speed corridors like Route 7 and the Dulles Greenway see hundreds of accidents every year.
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Loudoun County, your ability to recover compensation depends not just on what happened, but on a unique and harsh legal rule: contributory negligence. Virginia is one of only a handful of states that applies this standard, making it extremely important to understand how it could impact your case.
Slip and fall accidents are more than just embarrassing—they can lead to serious injuries and steep medical bills. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, over 1 million emergency room visits each year are due to slip and fall incidents.
A car accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or a serious collision, knowing what to do next can make all the difference—especially in Loudoun County, where legal procedures and insurance policies can be complex.
Motorcycle accidents are often more serious than other types of vehicle crashes. Riders face greater risk of injury, more intense insurance scrutiny, and—too often—bias from investigators or adjusters.
In the aftermath of an accident, many people are unsure whether they should hire a lawyer or try to handle things on their own. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence—whether it’s a slip and fall, a defective product, or a car crash—the decision can feel overwhelming.
Congratulations are in order for Sethi & Sledd, PLLC firm partners Gobind Sethi and Samantha K. Sledd. Attorney Gobind Sethi was selected to the 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list, while attorney Samantha Sledd was selected to the 2024 Virginia Rising Stars list....
Virginia recognizes pure contributory negligence, which means that if the victim is found to have contributed fault to the wreck, they can be denied compensation altogether. This is a brutal legal standard that can make it difficult for plaintiffs, but it shouldn’t...