Attorney Amy Griggs, Author at Tysons Trial Law, PLLC

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How Much Compensation Do You Get for a Pedestrian Accident?

October 12, 2024 • Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury • By Attorney Amy Griggs

Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with severe, life-changing injuries that leave them with long-term medical problems. As a result, victims are often entitled to substantial compensation. That said, every case is different, and the amount of compensation you receive depends on a variety of factors. In addition, actually getting the compensation you deserve can be […]

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How Can a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help You?

October 6, 2024 • Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury • By Attorney Amy Griggs

If you have suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible for compensation under state law. However, compensation only comes at the conclusion of what is often a lengthy and difficult legal process. The other driver’s insurance company will make your claim as difficult as possible to gain the upper hand over

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What Happens in a Malpractice Lawsuit?

October 1, 2024 • Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury • By Attorney Amy Griggs

When you have suffered an injury by the negligence of a medical professional, you may recover compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Doctors and insurance companies fight medical malpractice cases extremely hard because of the money involved. In addition, a sizable difference of opinion may exist between you and the doctor about whether they exercised

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Motorcycle Laws in Virginia

September 13, 2024 • Motorcycle Accident • By Attorney Amy Griggs

Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable hobby and an easy way to get around. Motorcycle safety does not depend just on the rider. Drivers around them in their vicinity must exercise due care of their own. Specifically, they owe a motorcyclist the duty of care to act reasonably under the circumstances. If the driver

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Car Accident

September 11, 2024 • Wrongful Death • By Attorney Amy Griggs

A wrongful death claim is your family’s own personal injury action when you have lost a loved one in a car accident. Here, the death of your family member is your own unique personal injury. If you can prove that someone else’s negligence caused the death of your loved one, your family may be entitled

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Who is liable for a truck accident?

September 9, 2024 • Truck Accident • By Attorney Amy Griggs

Being in a truck accident can be a traumatic experience, and the aftermath is overwhelming. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a truck accident, you must know who to sue for your injuries and take vigorous legal action against them. You have suffered losses that you must recover in a

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How does a personal injury lawsuit work?

September 6, 2024 • Personal Injury • By Attorney Amy Griggs

As the accident victim, you can begin the legal process at a time of your choosing, provided that you file your case before the statute of limitations expires. Before filing the complaint, your personal injury attorney will need to fully investigate what happened to you and build the case that you need to file a

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Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

September 4, 2024 • Personal Injury • By Attorney Amy Griggs

In a personal injury case, the goal is for you to recover every dollar of compensation that you are due. Ultimately, your money will come from the responsible party’s insurance company. They are a for-profit business, and they do not like to write checks. If they even offer you money, they are trying to settle

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Birth Injuries and Medical Negligence

September 2, 2024 • Medical Malpractice • By Attorney Amy Griggs

A doctor’s negligence can forever change your child’s life during the prenatal care phase or the labor and delivery process. They may suffer a serious birth injury from which they will never recover. Even if your child can make some progress, it may only come after years of suffering and discomfort. If you can prove

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How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help Me File a UM/UIM Claim?

August 26, 2024 • Car Accident • By Attorney Amy Griggs

After an accident, the amount of your compensation may depend on how much insurance coverage the other driver has. Sometimes, there may not even be an insurance policy against which you can file a claim because the other driver did not stop at the accident scene. If the driver did stop, they may have cut-rate

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