HomeAuthorJames Crittenden, Author at Halperin Law Center

The relationship between citizens and police is complex, and can make interactions difficult when it comes to knowing your rights. We’ll answer your biggest questions when it comes to dealing with the police. When am I required to talk to the police? Never. You are never required to talk to the police, regardless of whether...

Have You Had A Slip And Fall? In the state of Virginia, occupants of a commercial premise, like a grocery store, owe it to their customers to use ordinary care to remove snow and ice. Ordinary care is defined as taking the proper steps to clear off walkways, parking lots, and other areas within a...

Can You Still Recover if You are Injured in a Hit and Run Accident? Even if the driver who caused the collision and fled the scene is never found, you can still recover for your injuries in most cases. If you or the vehicle you were traveling in is insured, then it is very likely...

Are Motorcyclists Treated Unfairly by Insurance Companies? If you’re a motorcyclist, you know the road can be riskier for you compared to enclosed vehicles. Motorcycles are harder to balance, and it doesn’t take much to knock one over. So it’s only reasonable you depend more on your insurance company in case of an accident. Unfortunately,...

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Insurance Claims Whether you are filing a car insurance claim, a home insurance claim, or something else, you might be wondering what the process looks like and if there’s anything you need to know. Filing insurance claims can be difficult if you’re doing it for the first time. Make...

How Are Personal Injury Claims Paid? If you’ve suffered through an injury, you may be owed money for the suffering, costs, and hardships you experienced. But you need your funds as soon as possible, and you may be unsure how to get them.  If you’re unsure how personal injury claims are paid, speaking with a...

Is It Better to Settle or Go to Trial After a Car Accident? Getting into a car accident can leave you facing emotional and physical damages. On top of that, you might be facing legal action or be wondering what’s the best way to get compensation after the accident. In most scenarios, you will have...

Richmond Car Accident Resources When you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident, you may be entitled to full compensation for your suffering. An experienced Richmond car accident lawyer can help you navigate the insurance claims process and represent your interests in court.  But that doesn’t do much to help you immediately following an...

What Is Informed Consent? If you suspect you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice, you probably have questions regarding informed consent. This is one of the more common ways healthcare providers are able to avoid being found liable for medical malpractice. But with the right personal injury lawyer representing your interests, you won’t have to...