Back to school season is upon us, which means some parents will receive frantic calls from school personnel telling them that their child was injured. We understand parents are often in shock, often because they don’t know what happened. We send children to school with the expectation that they will be kept safe. One phone...
Read MoreHave you or a loved one been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Virginia? You might be considering legal action, but did you know there’s a time limit on when you can file a lawsuit? This deadline is called the statute of limitations, and understanding it is essential for protecting your rights and seeking...
Read MoreAt Correll Law Firm, the great bulk of our cases settle without any need for a trial. But getting to “yes” is difficult, to say the least. Many of our clients seek substantial compensation from defendants and their insurers, and the parties on the other side of a dispute often put up a stiff fight....
Read MoreMost Front Royal personal injury cases are settled by negotiation at our firm. The reality is that both sides in a car accident or other dispute have an incentive to settle. The defendant will partly control how much they pay, and the victim is guaranteed some money. If the case goes to trial, anything could...
Read MoreVirginia law grants family members a right to seek compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit after a loved one dies. However, there are certain critical mistakes which families should avoid if they want to sustain a claim and achieve a measure of justice. Some mistakes can be cleaned up if you hire an attorney quickly...
Read MoreA wrongful death lawsuit allows the surviving family members of a person killed by the negligent or intentional act of another to seek financial compensation for their loss. Virginia wrongful death cases often involve medical malpractice, where the negligent acts or omissions of a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider are the direct cause of...
Read MoreBurn injuries range from mild to catastrophic and happen in a variety of accidents. Nonetheless, most people who suffer a serious burn injury deal with difficult physical and psychological injuries. They can lose a limb or part of a limb. They might also suffer from disfiguring scars which impair their ability to socialize in public...
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Jackknife and rollovers are two of the most common tractor-trailer accidents. They can cause very serious injuries, forcing accident victims to miss months of work and leaving some with permanent disabilities. What causes these accidents and how are they different? Our Winchester truck accident lawyer provides an overview of each. Jackknife Accidents Tractor-trailers have two parts: a...
Read MoreMotorcycles remain popular in Virginia and surrounding states. However, any biker involved in a crash has unique needs that only an experienced Winchester motorcycle accident attorney can properly meet. At Correll Law Firm, we have negotiated many settlements. We know how motorcyclists suffer terrible injuries—usually much more serious than those suffered by car passengers. We...
Read MoreOne misconception following a motorcycle accident is that insurers are eager to pay out compensation. Nothing could be further from the truth. Virginia insurance companies have grown so large because they aggressively scrutinize and deny claims. If you were injured riding a motorcycle, you should call Correll Law Firm. Our Winchester motorcycle accident lawyer can handle your...
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