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Dealing With The Insurance Adjuster
Why would the adjuster try to imply that the Virginia car accident was partially my fault?
A: In Virginia, there is a law known as contributory negligence. Basically, it means that if you are even partially to blame for an accident, you won’t be able to recover any damages. A driver could have been intoxicated when he hit your car, but if you were texting and driving at the time, you could be out of luck.
The insurance adjuster is well aware of the laws in our state and will try to determine if you were partly responsible for the accident. Therefore, it is crucial that you stay on guard when talking with the insurance adjuster. Better yet, talk with a Virginia car accident lawyer before speaking with the adjuster. You don’t want to jeopardize your case.
To learn more, read the article, Are You 1% Responsible for Your Virginia Car Accident? It Could Be a Problem. You should also order a copy of Virginia personal injury lawyer Ben Glass’s book, Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. It’s free to Virginia residents.
