Practice Areas
- Car Accidents & Injuries
- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Claims
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Insurance Claim Denials
- Construction Accidents & Injuries
- Virginia Workers Compensation
- Nursing Home & Assisted Living Abuse
- Wrongful Death
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Car Accidents & Injuries
- Are you affected by the latest Toyota recall?
- Winter weather causes traffic accident headaches for Virginia police
- Has enough been done to make Route 3 safe?
- Drivers: Put SAFETY FIRST during the Thanksgiving Holiday
- Ford expands recall to include 4.5 million more U.S. vehicles
Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Truck drivers and motor carriers who violated drug and alcohol requirements to be penalized
- The economic cost of large truck crashes
- Will tractor trailer safety be compromised to save Virginia transportation budget dollars?
- Causes of Large Truck Crashes
- Is your life at risk from a medically unfit driver?
Drunk Driving Accidents
- Are you ready for Checkpoint Strikeforce?
- What are drunk drivers doing when they cause an accident?
- Did a Virginia teen get away with murder – twice?
- Looking forward to your Superbowl party? Don't become a dangerous driver!
- The Effect of Minimum Legal Drinking Age Laws and Drunk Driving Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
- Combating motorcycle fatalities with “Ride Smart, Arrive Alive” program
- Motorcyclists depend on other drivers for their safety
- Are high gas prices killing commuters – literally?
Insurance Claim Denials
Construction Accidents & Injuries
Virginia Workers Compensation
- Do pre-existing conditions matter for Virginia workers comp claims?
- Clumsy employees deserve workers’ comp benefits, too
- Virginia lawmakers vote down bill aimed at protecting workers suffering serious brain injury
- Culpeper preacher pleads guilty to workers’ comp fraud
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Abuse
- Elder financial abuse in Virginia is a serious cause for concern
- Are nursing homes doing enough to prevent falls?
- The many faces of nursing home abuse and neglect
- Dangers of restraint abuse in Virginia nursing homes
- How the bad economy is contributing to cases of elder abuse
Wrongful Death
General
- New Virginia DUI Law Takes Effect January 1, 2008
- Mandatory arbitration – good for business, bad for you
- Is your car watching you?
- Have you talked to your teenage driver about auto safety?
Firm News
- Opiate abuse: Nursing home abuse in Virginia isn’t always obvious
Posted on 2/27/2010 - Injured Virginia workers: options for treating chronic pain
Posted on 2/27/2010 - Trucker charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal Virginia crash
Posted on 2/27/2010 - DUI and involuntary manslaughter charges for Stafford County woman
Posted on 2/25/2010 - Toyota issues more recalls, braking systems & drive shafts affected
Posted on 2/16/2010 - Studies show that handheld cell phone bans don’t work
Posted on 1/30/2010 - New details emerge in deadly Stevensburg Route 3 collision
Posted on 1/29/2010 - Court asked to pay for traffic accident expert in fatal car crash case
Posted on 1/29/2010 - Investigation reveals abuse & assault risks for nursing home residents
Posted on 1/29/2010 - Culpeper Sherriff Not Harmed in Car Crash
Posted on 1/28/2010
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Car Accidents & Injuries
- What to look for in a GREAT Virginia auto accident attorney
- Drowsy Driving: a major contributor to serious auto accidents?
- How Negligent Drivers Contribute to Serious Winter Car Accidents
Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Trucking companies, distracted drivers and the pursuit of profit
- Fatal Truck Accident Statistics for Virginia
- What Causes Large Truck Accidents?
Drunk Driving Accidents
- It’s not only drunk drivers who are to blame in Virginia DUI crashes
- Virginia Supreme Court: Anonymous tip not enough to pull over a drunk driver
- Drivers support device to prevent drinking and driving
Uninsured Motorist Claims
- Sour Economy Causes Increase in Uninsured Motorists on Virginia Roads
- The Impact of Uninsured Motorists
Motorcycle Accidents
- How much do you know about motorcycle road dangers?
- Virginia Motorcycle Accident, Injury and Fatality Data
- Do you know how to “share the road” with motorcycle riders?
Insurance Claim Denials
- Common Reasons for Car Insurance Claim Denials
- Help! My Insurance Claim was Denied!
- Are You Really in Good Hands with Allstate?
Construction Accidents & Injuries
Virginia Workers Compensation
- Is your Virginia employer committing workers’ comp fraud?
- Injured on the job? See YOUR OWN doctor
- Why employers need to worry about workplace vehicle safety
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Abuse
- Why Virginia nursing home abuse and neglect cases often remain hidden
- Nursing Home Fraud Schemes
- How nursing home staff shortages can lead to abuse and neglect
Wrongful Death
General
General:
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Andrew K. Thomas
Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP |
Andrew Thomas was born in Washington, D.C. and first practiced insurance defense law in Fairfax, Virginia before joining the firm as an associate in 1996. He has been a general partner since 1999, focusing his practice on serious personal injury cases, wrongful death cases, litigation, and jury trials.
Andrew exclusively represents individuals against insurance companies and other corporate entities. He has litigated hundreds of injury cases throughout his career, both in Virginia state and federal courts.
In 2007, he was named as one of the Lawdragon 3000 “Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyer in America.” Those named to the list represent less than one-half of one percent of the legal profession. Lawdragon.com is an online publication containing national legal news and attorney rankings.
Andrew is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national legal association with membership limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 3000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Locally, he was selected by the Fauquier County Circuit Court to serve as a personal injury case mediator. As such, he conducts mediation conferences designed to resolve personal injury cases short of trial. He is a past President of the Culpeper County Bar Association.
Education:
Juris Doctor, George Mason University School of Law (1992)
Bachelor of Arts, James Madison University (1988)
Professional Honors & Activities:
Member, American Association for Justice
Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Fauquier County Bar Association
Member, Culpeper County Bar Association (past President)
Listed, LawDragon 3000, Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America
Bar Admissions:
Virginia State Bar
Court Admissions:
Supreme Court of Virginia
United States Federal District Court (Eastern District of Virginia)
United States Court of Appeals (Fourth Circuit)
Community Activities:
Mediator, Fauquier County Neutral Case Evaluation Program;
Hobbies: Reading (history and biography preferred); Boating; Coaching Cal Ripken League baseball
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Warrenton Office
492 Blackwell Road
Suite 201
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 540-341-0007
Toll Free: 888-907-2631
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Culpeper Office
209 N. West Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-6046
Toll Free: 800-741-1012
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Why Choose Us?
- We Only Handle Accident and Injury Cases
- Over 40 Years Of Experience
- Offices in Warrenton and Culpeper
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- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Insurance Claim Denials
- Virginia Workers Compensation
- Nursing Home & Assisted Living Abuse
- Wrongful Death
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FAQ
Car Accidents & Injuries
- My auto insurance policy has "Medical Expense" coverage. What is this?
- If I hire an attorney will that prolong the resolution of my case or guarantee that it goes to trial?
- Does an injury case require an attorney who "specializes" in personal injury law?
Uninsured Motorist Claims
- My auto insurance policy has "uninsured motorist" coverage. What is this?
- I was injured by a "hit and run" driver who fled the scene and whose identity is unknown. Do I have a case? Against whom?
Insurance Claim Denials
Construction Accidents & Injuries
- Will pursuing a lawsuit for a construction accident injury jeopardize my rights to workers compensation?
- I was struck by a bulldozer while working on a construction site and seriously injured my leg. Who is liable?
General
- How long will it take to settle my claim?
- How do I know if I have a Personal Injury claim?
- What is a Statute of Limitations?
Case Results
Car Accidents & Injuries
Spinal Injury - $700,000 - Confidential
Case Against Federal Government - $450,000
Auto Collision, Neck Injury - $145,000
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Tractor Trailer Wreck - Spinal Injury - $300,000
Drunk Driving Accidents
Injuries Caused by Drunk Driver = $475,000
Wreck Caused By Drunk Driver - Fractured Knee - $200,000
Injuries Caused By Drunk Driver - $110,000
Small But Unique Drunk Driving Case - $30,000
Insurance Claim Denials
After Denying Claim, Insurance Company Required to Pay $300,000