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What To Do After a Car Accident in Virginia: Five Important Steps
WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN VIRGINIA: FIVE IMPORTANT STEPS You are sitting on the side of the road, stressed and hurting, after being in a car accident that was not your fault, wondering what to do. Here are five things that can be done relatively easily to help protect yourself. 1. Call Law Enforcement. If you’re hurting or the vehicles have damage, it is best to call law enforcement. Law enforcement will do an [...]
How long do I have to file a personal injury case in Virginia?
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A PERSONAL INJURY CASE IN VIRGINIA? If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may wonder, "How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?” Understanding Virginia’s legal deadlines is critical to protecting your rights to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, inconvenience, and pain and suffering caused by somebody else. Statute of limitations in Virginia Deadlines matter, and in Virginia injury cases, the difference of [...]
Do you really need a personal injury attorney? When legal help makes a difference.
DO YOU REALLY NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY? WHEN LEGAL HELP MAKES A DIFFERENCE. You have the absolute right to “represent yourself” for your personal injury case. However, you will almost always be better off having an experienced personal injury attorney handle your case than representing yourself. When confronted with a personal injury, you have to deal with medical appointments, bills, health insurance, work and family impacts, and the stress of recovery. If you choose to represent [...]
Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Best Practices and Legal Considerations
Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Best Practices and Legal Considerations Navigating the complexities of co-parenting during separation and divorce requires careful consideration and a strategic approach. The well-being of your children hinges on your ability to maintain a cooperative relationship with your ex-partner while ensuring all legal aspects are addressed effectively. CowanGates’ guide in this blog will provide you with essential best practices and legal insights to facilitate a smoother transition. Embrace Effective Communication Effective communication is [...]
3 Reasons To Donate Blood in Central Virginia
3 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA Blood donations help an array of patients live longer lives — which is why every year, CowanGates partners with the American Red Cross and Salisbury Country Club to host our Memorial Blood Drive in honor of our founder, Frank Cowan. As you may know, there are many benefits to donating but we’ve compiled a list of our top three reasons to give blood in this critical climate where less [...]
Where can you file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia?
HOW CAN YOU FILE A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT IN VIRGINIA? If you have questions about personal injury cases in Virginia, it’s best to hire a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to explain your options. In the Code of Virginia, § 8.01-262 provides where lawsuits can be filed in Virginia. Generally, a personal injury plaintiff can file suit: Where the defendant resides or has his principal place of employment or, if the defendant is not an individual (i.e. is [...]