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
- How (Un)safe are Culpeper County Intersections?
- A low-speed Fauquier County accident can be a serious accident
- Could later Virginia school start times mean fewer teen car wrecks?
- Driving at night in Virginia? Be sure to buckle up!
- Drowsy Driving in Virginia: A Serious Problem
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
- Teaching Culpeper teens the dangers of underage drinking and driving
- 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!
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
- Employer fails to notify injured worker about his “light duty” work
- Does family of worker killed in carpool crash get workers’ comp?
- Injured on the job while high? You may still get workers comp!
- Do pre-existing conditions matter for Virginia workers comp claims?
- Clumsy employees deserve workers’ comp benefits, too
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Abuse
- Is elder abuse on the rise in Virginia?
- 2010 Nursing Home / Assisted Living Cost of Care Survey Released
- What is the difference between nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect?
- Elder financial abuse in Virginia is a serious cause for concern
- Are nursing homes doing enough to prevent falls?
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
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates may go down in Virginia
Posted on 8/31/2010 - Culpeper drivers: “Safety and Patience” needed now that school is back
Posted on 8/29/2010 - A new alternative to nursing homes for Virginia’s elderly?
Posted on 8/26/2010 - Arrest for Culpeper County man suspected of drunk driving
Posted on 8/26/2010 - MD man leads Culpeper police on high-speed Rt. 3 chase, crashes car
Posted on 8/25/2010 - Elderly Virginians are the target of financial scammers
Posted on 7/31/2010 - Fauquier County reckless driving wreck lands four in hospital
Posted on 7/29/2010 - Uninsured motorist fails to heed traffic signal, causes Culpeper wreck
Posted on 7/29/2010 - Student faces new charge in highway worker DUI hit-and-run
Posted on 7/28/2010 - Will the I-66 speed limit be raised?
Posted on 7/27/2010
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Car Accidents & Injuries
- Culpeper & Warrenton drivers: ever want to yell “Hey! Put down that phone and pay attention to the road!”?
- Fauquier County Crash Victims: Learn About Neck Injuries and Whiplash Here
- Culpeper Accident Victims: Three Things NOT to do After a Crash
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
- Virginia Teen Drivers: Underage Drinking, Driving and Fatal Car Wrecks
- 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
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
- Injured Virginia Workers: What benefits are covered under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act?
- Workers’ Comp Death Benefits in Virginia
- Think your Virginia employer is trying to push you out of a job after a workplace injury?
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Abuse
- Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in Virginia? Five Signs to Watch For.
- FREE Resources for Virginia Families Dealing With Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
- Sexual Abuse of Nursing Home Residents in Virginia
Wrongful Death
General
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.
Car Accidents & Injuries
- Q: My auto insurance policy has "Medical Expense" coverage. What is this?
A: Medical expense coverage, sometimes known as medical payments coverage, is an optional form of coverage available in Virginia. It is usually sold in smaller amounts, such as $1,000, $2,000, or $5,000, but not necessarily.
This is basically a small health insurance policy on your vehicle. If a vehicle driver or passenger is hurt in a collision, they may seek reimbursement for incurred medical bills through this coverage.
Note that this is not liability coverage, and an injured person may file the insurance claim without regard to legal "fault." Also, a medical expense claim should not be confused with a liability case against another driver who is legally at fault.
Medical expense coverage can be a valuable component of your auto insurance policy. We do encourage our clients to purchase medical expense coverage if they have not done so already.
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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
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclist Injury - $100,000
Insurance Claim Denials
After Denying Claim, Insurance Company Required to Pay $300,000