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Time Limits for Filing Personal Injury Claims

Accidents can turn your world upside down in a moment. Whether it's a car crash, a slip and fall, or another type of unexpected injury, your focus immediately shifts to healing, expenses, and getting life back on track. In that chaos, it's easy to overlook something crucial — the legal deadline for filing a claim. Missing that window could mean losing your right to compensation.
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Settling vs. Going to Trial for a Back Injury Case

Back injuries can be life-altering and can potentially impact your daily activities, ability to work, and overall quality of life. If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence in Virginia, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim to recover damages for your pain, medical bills, lost wages, and more. However, a significant decision you’ll need to make in this process is whether to settle your case out of court or take it all the way to trial.
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Documenting Long-Term Effects of Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries can have far-reaching consequences that go beyond the immediate physical pain. In many cases, these injuries lead to long-term effects that can affect an individual’s ability to perform their job or live their daily life.
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What Evidence Supports Self-Defense Claims?

When someone is accused of a violent crime, one of the most powerful defenses available is self-defense. However, claiming self-defense and proving it in a court of law are two different challenges. The burden often falls on the accused to present evidence that they were justified in using force to protect themselves or others.
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When Should You Accept a Settlement for Auto Injuries?

Traversing the aftermath of a car accident in Virginia can be a disheartening experience, particularly when it involves injuries and the prospect of a settlement. Deciding when to accept a settlement for auto injuries is a critical decision that requires careful consideration of legal, financial, medical, and personal factors.
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Steps to Appeal a Criminal Conviction

Individuals in Virginia sometimes feel discouraged after a criminal court’s decision but want to explore ways to keep fighting. Forbes Law Firm assists those who are ready to consider the steps to appeal a criminal conviction and pursue an additional review of their case.
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