Richmond Personal Injury Lawyers

Helping Personal Injury Victims in the Pursuit of Financial Compensation

Virginia personal injury law can be complicated. Several factors should be considered in every personal injury case, including liability, the determination of fault, and contributory negligence. It is often too much to ask a personal injury victim to contend with their case on their own, especially while they are dealing with insurance companies, lost wages, and their own recovery. It is highly recommended that personal injury victims retain professional legal representation from experienced lawyers to represent their legal issues.

If one of the reasons you are reluctant to hire a personal injury lawyer is the attorney’s legal fees, keep in mind that the attorney will more than pay for themselves by the end. Statistics show that victims who retain professional legal counsel tend to recover much more in terms of maximum compensation for their personal injury claims.

Our team of attorneys has extensive legal experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including the complexities of Virginia personal injury cases. We can help maximize your settlement and lift the burden off your shoulders while you contend with your difficult personal injury case and injury recovery. And, if you lost a loved one in a personal injury case, we can provide compassionate legal representation to surviving family members with wrongful death claims.

 What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does Our Law Firm Represent?

Personal injury law covers most incidents and accidents that result in harm to another individual. It will be up to you and your personal injury lawyers to establish whether your injuries were the result of negligent actions, recklessness, or malicious intent.

Common personal injury cases in Virginia include the following:

• Assaults.
• Bicycle accidents.
• Burn injuries.
• Bus accidents.
• Car accidents.
• Catastrophic injuries.
• Commercial trucking accidents.
• Construction site accidents.
• Defective products and product liability claims.
• Dog bites and animal attacks.
• Drug injuries.
• Drunk driving accidents.
• Electrocution accidents.
• Hotel and resort accidents.
• Inadequate security incidents.
• Medical malpractice.
• Motorcycle accidents.
• Nursing home abuse.
• Pedestrian accidents.
• Premises liability claims.
• School-based accidents.
• Sexual abuse and rape.
• Slip and fall accidents.
• Traumatic brain injuries.
• Workplace accidents.
• Wrongful death cases.
• And more.

Whatever your type of injury or accident case, you deserve the chance to seek justice and financial compensation for your injuries and other losses. This pursuit can be difficult, especially while you are still recovering from your injuries and losses. That is why it is essential to retain the representation of experienced personal injury attorneys for your case. Please get in touch with our law firm to schedule your free case evaluation today.

Do You Need Legal Representation from a Personal Injury Lawyer?

It’s important to keep in mind that insurance company providers and anyone else involved in the accident that caused your injuries likely do not have your best interests in mind. They are looking out for their own interest, which often means they are looking after their bank accounts. It can be challenging, especially as insurance companies and at-fault parties lawyer up, to contend with these legal complexities on your own. Luckily, you do not need to go it alone.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the entire process of your personal injury case. They will help investigate the evidence, consult with experts in accident reconstruction, speak with eyewitnesses, ensure that your case meets all of its deadlines, and advocate for full and fair compensation for your case.

Our lawyers have a comprehensive understanding of Virginia personal injury laws and regulations. If necessary, our lawyers will also represent you in the courtroom if your case goes to trial.

It is technically not required to retain the representation of lawyers for personal injury cases in Virginia. However, the benefits far outweigh the costs. We will negotiate with the insurance company and help you and your pursuit of maximum compensation for your injuries.

How is Fault Determined?

Determining fault and liability is essential for every personal injury claim. In most situations in life, individuals owe a certain duty of care to other persons not to bring harm to them through negligence or recklessness. To establish your personal injury claim, your attorneys must establish that the liable party owed you a duty of care and breached that duty. As a result of that breach, you were injured and suffered losses.

 How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

In Virginia, the statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims is generally two years. If you fail to file your personal injury suit within the two-year statute of limitations, your claims will likely be dismissed, and you will miss your opportunity to recover any compensation.

Can Personal Injury Lawyers Help You Recover Financial Compensation?

With a strong case, it is possible to recover both economic and non-economic damages for your personal injuries.

Economic damages may include:

• Past medical bills and future medical expenses.
• Lost wages and lost income earning capacity.
• Property damage.
• Physical therapy expenses.
• Funeral, burial, and memorial expenses in the event of a fatal accident.

Non-economic damages may include the following:

• Pain and suffering.
• Lost companionship or consortium.
• Mental anguish.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.
• Disfigurement, dismemberment, or disability.
• Wrongful death.

In certain cases of extreme or wanton negligence or intentional acts of violence, it may also be possible to pursue punitive damages. Contact our law firm for more information.

What if You Were Partially to Blame for Causing the Accident?

Virginia is a contributory negligence state. Under Virginia law, it is impossible for personal injury victims who were even the slightest bit responsible for causing the accident to recover compensation for their injuries. Many believe this law to be unfair to personal injury victims, and Virginia is one of only a small handful of states that have contributory negligence laws. For this reason and so many others, it is essential to retain professional legal representation for personal injury cases in Virginia.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys in VA Today

If you were hurt through no fault of your own, you should not be the party responsible for costly medical bills, physical therapy, lost income, or property damage. As your lawyers, our legal team will endeavor to hold the at-fault parties accountable for their negligent or reckless actions so that you can return to life without financial concerns about your recovery.

Our personal injury law firm offers free, no-obligation case evaluations to prospective new clients. To discuss your case in more detail, please schedule your free consultation today.

You may contact us at 804-531-5524.