Office Locations
Leesburg Office
101 Loudoun Street SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703.777.6535
Fax: 703.777.6963
Winchester Office
302 West Boscawen
Winchester, Va 22601
Phone: 540.667.8889
Toll Free: 888.997.6535
Legal News
- Medical Malpractice Verdict Reduced to Statutory Cap of $1,925,000
- CDC Guidelines to Help Prevent a Concussion
- Worst States for Overall Nursing Home Staffing
- Car Crash Victim Thought to be in Coma for 23 Years was Conscious
- Brain injury sustained by young man while playing football as a lineman causes well known author Malcolm Gladwell to write New Yorker piece on the realities of brain injuries in the NFL
- Astronomical Profits of Medical Malpractice Insurers Refutes Industry Claim that Frivolous Lawsuits Responsible for High Medical Costs
- Fatal Outcome Following Surgery Complication at California Hospital
- Maryland Emergency Medical Services Board Changed Guidelines Following a 2008 Helicopter Crash
- Increase in Motorcycle Deaths Raise Concerns
- Tractor Trailers Lethal on Interstate 81 near Winchester
Practice Areas
- Car Crash Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Neglect and Abuse in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
- Medical Malpractice
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Barbara S. Williams, P.C.. 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 Crash Injuries
Q:
Following my car crash, I was told by the hospital/doctor’s office that instead of my health insurance my automobile insurance would provide primary coverage for my injuries. Is this correct?
A:
In Virginia, the answer to this question is usually “no.”
Choosing whether to submit medical bills to one insurance policy versus another is called “coordination of benefits.” Virginia law prohibits coordination of benefits when it comes to auto insurance coverage. Make sure your health care provider bills your health insurance first if you have health insurance. If the doctor’s office refuses, you need to submit those claims yourself before enough time goes by that you may no longer submit claims under your health insurance policy. Most health policies have websites where you can download the appropriate forms and submit claims yourself. If the medical provider claims that insurance will not pay for an auto-related injury, ask them to bill your health insurance carrier or call your insurance company and find out. If the insurance company denies your claim, you can always appeal the denial. In the event you do file an appeal, you may need to hire a lawyer to represent you. Our office can assist you in locating a lawyer with experience filing claims with your insurance company.
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Barbara S. Williams, P.C.
101 Loudoun Street SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703.777.6535
Fax: 703.777.6963
Toll Free: 888.997.6535
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Document Library
Car Crash Injuries
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Wrongful Death
Injuries Sustained From Drunk Drivers
The Loss of the Next Generation
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Medical Malpractice
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FAQs
Car Crash Injuries
- Why is my own automobile insurance policy important when the car crash was not my fault?
- I don’t think the insurance company is offering enough money to fix my car. What should I do?
- What is the difference between a car crash and a car accident?
- Do I need to hire an attorney if I’ve been injured in a car crash?
Following my car crash, I was told by the hospital/doctor’s office that instead of my health insurance my automobile insurance would provide primary coverage for my injuries. Is this correct?
Wrongful Death
- Who are the beneficiaries in a wrongful death case?
- Who hires the attorney in a wrongful death case?
- What is a “wrongful death” case?
- Why does someone need to qualify as the administrator or executor of the estate?
- What does it mean to qualify as administrator or executor of a person’s estate?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Medical Malpractice
- How can I report my doctor if I feel that malpractice has occurred?
- Will my doctor lose his license to practice medicine if a civil lawsuit is filed?
- What are the most common grounds for medical malpractice claims?
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