Personal Injury Attorney in Virginia
Whether you find yourself driving along I-64 in Richmond, walking through the historic streets of Williamsburg, or walking through a construction site in Norfolk, the Commonwealth of Virginia is no stranger to accidents. When these accidents occur because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, however, victims are left with debilitating damage and emotional distress. Thankfully, a Virginia personal injury lawyer is here to help you recover compensation.
At Lawton Legal Practice, I represent individuals and families in personal injury claims across Virginia. As a veteran and resident of the Hampton Roads area, I approach every case with the same focus, purpose, and mission-first mindset that defined my military service. Additionally, I am proud to offer representation to our many honored veterans throughout Virginia who have suffered personal injury.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
If you have suffered injury or harm due to the negligence or recklessness of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. These accidents happen daily across the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Lawton Legal Practice is here to help. There are several kinds of personal injury cases I handle, including:
- Car Accidents: These accidents arise for a wide number of reasons, including actions of distracted driving, speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, failing to yield, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, making an improper turn, driving while fatigued, making an unsafe lane change, dangerous conditions on the roadway, or poor weather such as snow, ice, or wind. In 2022 alone, there were approximately 122,434 traffic crashes.
- Truck Accidents: It is not an uncommon sight to see large 18-wheeler vehicles traveling along the roadways of Virginia. This can be especially true as you near large military bases such as Quantico or the Norfolk Naval Base. These accidents occur most often due to driver fatigue or error, along with incorrectly loaded cargo, poor driver training, or the mechanical failure of the truck and its components.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycles are, by their nature, much smaller than other vehicles sharing the roadway. This fact alone accounts for why motorcycle accidents are often more severe and even deadly than accidents involving other vehicles. The most common injuries experienced by motorcycle drivers in these accidents include neck injuries, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, road rash, and organ damage.
- Premises Liability Accidents: These accidents occur when an individual enters the property of another individual or entity and suffers an injury due to an unsafe or dangerous condition on that property. The most common causes of these injuries include slip and fall accidents, where an individual suffers due to uneven floor surfaces, poor lighting, cracked concrete, slick or wet floors, or missing handrails.
- Dog Bites: Around 61% of dog bite injuries will occur in the pet’s home. If you lawfully enter a property and are attacked by a dog or are attacked by a vicious dog while walking in a park or other public space, you can file a claim for damages. These attacks can result in a wide range of injuries, including facial injuries, fractures, puncture wounds, eye injuries, infection, amputation, and disfigurement.
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Proving Liability in a Virginia Personal Injury Case
One of Virginia’s most important aspects of a personal injury case is your ability and your attorney to establish liability. To obtain the compensation you deserve, you must prove that the party you are holding responsible for your injuries is actually liable. In most personal injury cases, liability is established through the following steps:
- Collecting Evidence: The key component of every personal injury claim in Virginia is the existence of strong and compelling evidence. This can include all medical records that document the extent of your injuries. Police reports detailing the incident, photographs of the accident scene, the injuries you have sustained, and any physical evidence that may be available, such as your damaged property.
- Witness Testimony: If any witnesses watched the accident, it is vital to record their testimony as it may help support your claim. It is important to obtain a witness’s contact information at the accident scene and gather their statement if you are physically capable of doing so. Their account of the accident could prove vital in proving liability for it and the injuries you suffered.
- Professional Analysis: Professional opinions and analysis of certain parties are vital to your case. This could include medical professionals who can testify regarding the extent of your injuries or accident reconstructions who can analyze the scene and provide insights into exactly how the accident occurred and which party was at fault. This testimony can add substantial weight to your personal injury claim.
- Legal Procedures: In any personal injury case, it is vital to correctly document and present the evidence through the proper legal procedures. Lawton Legal Practice can come alongside you and ensure that all available evidence is collected and presented competently and effectively during negotiations for a personal injury settlement.
Compensation Available for Personal Injury Victims in Virginia
Depending on the nature of your accident and the severity of your injuries, there are several forms of compensation you may be able to seek. These include:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- The loss of your future earning abilities
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional damage
- Loss of the enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages
- Wrongful death damages
At Lawton Legal Practice, I can review your case and help determine which forms of compensation you can pursue in your Virginia personal injury claim.
Speak With a Trusted Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you have suffered injury due to another party’s negligence or reckless behavior in Virginia, I am here to help. I will listen, advise, and advocate for the most favorable outcome because you deserve justice. Contact Lawton Legal Practice in the Hampton Roads today to schedule an initial consultation.
