Lynchburg & Forest, Virginia Personal Injury Law Firm
Nothing is more frustrating than becoming injured due to the irresponsible or even intentional acts of another party. Whether the negligence was on the part of an acquaintance, co-worker, employer, or a complete stranger, you have options.
At the Straw Law Firm, PLLC, we work closely with personal injury victims to help collect the compensation they need and deserve from the parties responsible for their injuries. If you’ve been hurt through no fault of your own, you can trust our seasoned injury attorney to protect your rights and advocate aggressively for maximum compensation.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our active personal injury practice assists individuals throughout the Lynchburg area that have been injured in a variety of tragic accidents. We are uniquely equipped to help you pursue justice and the parties responsible for your injuries. Some of the personal injury cases we handle include:
- Car Accidents. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be dealing with a variety of frustrating issues. What might seem like a simple matter on the surface can be complicated by insurance companies and medical providers. Our team can help you get the settlement you deserve.
- Truck Accidents. There are more trucks on the road than at any time in the past, and collisions with these vehicles can be catastrophic. Truck accident cases can be more complex than car accident cases due to the parties and regulations involved. Contact us to discuss your case.
- Premises Liability. Thousands of people are injured annually on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions. These can include slip and fall accidents, swimming pool injuries, and even dog attack cases. Our firm has experience handling these cases successfully for clients.
- Products Liability. When you purchase or use a product, you have the expectation that it won’t cause you harm. This isn’t always the case, and a product designer, manufacturer, or seller could be held responsible if you or someone you love has been injured. Let us help you recover the damages you deserve.
- Medical Malpractice. Medical professionals are trained and licensed to heal the sick and most vulnerable among us, but sometimes do the opposite through careless and negligent acts. When medical care makes matters worse through malpractice, you have rights, and we will be there to advocate strongly on your behalf.
- Catastrophic Injuries. Some accidents result in catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputations. Our firm has extensive experience successfully navigating the complexities of these types of case.
Personal Injury Damages You Can Collect
Damages in personal injury cases may be available in several different categories. These will depend on the severity of the injury as well as the real and projected losses. In some cases, we will use experts to help calculate damages for our clients.
Some of the damages you may be able to collect in a personal injury case include:
- Property damage.If you lost property in the accident, this could be included in your claim.
- Medical expenses. This includes the cost of all medical care resulting from your injuries – including current and projected lifetime care.
- Lost wages.You may have lost time from work due to the injury, and these damages can also include any lost earning capacity if you have a permanent impairment.
- Pain and suffering.This includes physical pain, mental anguish, diminished quality of life, and loss of consortium caused by the injuries.
Our goal is to secure a fair settlement for our clients. Since insurance companies are for-profit entities, this can become a contentious battle, and we are always willing to take a case to trial if the other side is not willing to negotiate in good faith.
What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Negligence Laws
The basic definition of negligence is when a person fails to take actions that would be expected of an otherwise reasonably prudent person. In other words, a person does something that would be considered unsafe or outside the norm. In some cases, negligence is clear, but few people realize how confusion about these matters can jeopardize a personal injury case.
Virginia has some of the strictest negligence laws in the nation. Most states apply what is called the “comparative negligence” doctrine, where the fault of each party is “compared,” and the injured party’s damages are reduced according to how much they were responsible for the accident. Virginia uses a “contributory negligence” standard, which states that a person who was even 1% responsible for the underlying accident can be barred from recovering damages.
This is harsh, but it’s the standard in Virginia, and one of the reasons it is vital that you retain competent legal representation as soon as possible. Your attorney can quickly review the circumstances of your case, preserve evidence, and help protect your rights to recovery.
Why the Personal Injury Lawyer You Choose Matters
Many accident victims would like to avoid conflict and try to settle matters on their own. This often results in them becoming overwhelmed and frustrated by the roadblocks put in place by crafty insurance companies.
An experienced personal injury attorney can pave the way for a smooth claims process. From the instant you are involved in any type of accident, the insurance company becomes your adversary. They are looking out primarily for their own interests, and these interests are not aligned with yours.
When you have a seasoned personal injury lawyer in your corner, you have a fierce legal advocate who will help level this uneven playing field. Your lawyer will let the insurance company know that you won’t be pushed around or swayed by lowball settlement offers and that you expect to be taken seriously.
Speak with a Qualified Lynchburg Personal Injury Attorney
If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident in the Lynchburg area, the Straw Law Firm, PLLC, wants to help you collect the compensation that is rightly yours. Our experienced personal injury attorney will become your liaison with the insurance company and provide quality legal representation for the duration of your personal injury case.
Please contact our office today at (434) 595-3581 to schedule your free initial consultation. You may also send us a message through our online contact form.
We accept all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay attorney fees if we win your case
