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Recovering from a serious injury is never easy. But it can be overwhelming when you’re also worried about how you’ll pay your bills, how long you’ll be out of work, and whether life will ever return to normal. If filing an insurance claim won’t cover your expenses, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit.
At RP Legal Group, we help injured people connect with qualified personal injury lawyers in their area. Whether you were hurt in a car accident or a fall at a supermarket, our legal team can help you seek financial compensation for your losses.
We have a network of knowledgeable accident attorneys across Virginia, including the following locations:
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
- Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk
- Richmond
- Roanoke
- Kingsport-Bristol
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Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
To file a personal injury lawsuit, your injury must be due to someone else’s negligence. Examples of negligent parties include the following:
- A store that failed to fix dangerous conditions
- A homeowner with an inadequately secured swimming pool
- A driver who drove while intoxicated or distracted
- A trucking company that neglected vehicle maintenance
If you’ve been hurt in any of the following circumstances, contact RP Legal Group to discuss your potential claim:
- Motor vehicle crashes, including rideshares and public transportation
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Medical malpractice
- Animal attacks
- Construction accidents
- Defective product incidents
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Virginia, call 888-340-7454
What If I Am Partly at Fault for My Injuries?
Accident cases are not always clear-cut. You may have been driving a few miles above the speed limit or distracted by your cell phone when you were injured. Unfortunately, Virginia’s pure contributory negligence rule prevents you from collecting compensation if you were even partially to blame.
Working with a skilled Virginia personal injury lawyer is essential when filing an accident lawsuit. While the rule does not apply to insurance claims, it will likely play a key role in settlement negotiations with insurance companies.
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What Evidence Do I Need To Prove My Case?
All lawsuits hinge on the evidence you have to prove your claim. In personal injury cases, you must prove that the defendant wasn’t sufficiently careful and that their behavior contributed to your injuries. You must also prove that your injuries caused financial, physical, and/or emotional losses.
Personal injury cases often include the following kinds of evidence.
- Police report: When someone notifies law enforcement of an accident, they will prepare a report documenting the details you can use later as evidence.
- Incident report: If you were hurt in a store, restaurant, or other establishment, inform the manager so they can make an incident report.
- Photos and videos: If you’re not badly hurt, you can take photos and videos of the accident scene. After the accident, an attorney can help you locate surveillance footage, dash cam recordings, or other video evidence.
- Medical records: Medical records include hospital invoices, doctor’s bills, pharmacy receipts, and anything else that documents your injuries.
- Employment documents: Paystubs, employer’s letters, and tax returns can help prove missed work and loss of income due to injury.
- Eyewitness testimony: Eyewitnesses to the accident can testify to what they saw before, during, or after an accident.
- Expert witnesses: Depending on their field of expertise, expert witnesses can explain what happened in an auto accident, what went wrong in a bridge collapse, or what your future medical prognosis is.
- Safety reports: Vehicle maintenance logs, inspection reports, and other safety records can help establish negligence when a business is involved in an accident.
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What Compensation Can I Seek?
In a personal injury claim, you would typically seek financial compensation for the losses you sustained. The legal system calls these “damages.” In Virginia, there are three broad categories of damages.
Economic Damages
These are the tangible, direct financial losses from your accident. Examples include the following:
- Past medical expenses involving hospitals, doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, psychologists, medical devices, and prescription medications
- Future medical expenses, typically supported by expert medical testimony about your likely medical needs and costs
- Lost wages (from missed time at work)
- Loss of earning capacity (if you can no longer work in your prior position)
- Property damage (including car repairs or replacement)
Non-Economic Damages
These are the less tangible (but no less real) consequences of accidents, including the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement and embarrassment
- Inconvenience, such as the time spent treating your injuries or limitations that stop you from enjoying your previous activities
Punitive Damages
Rather than compensating victims for their losses, punitive damages punish the at-fault party for their actions. However, it is unlikely that punitive damages will affect your compensation since it only applies in cases of particularly egregious conduct. Virginia law caps punitive damages at $350,000.
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FAQs
1. What is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Virginia?
The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases in Virginia is two years from the date of injury (Title 8.01, Chapter 4, § 8.01-243). However, there are some exceptions to this rule, including in cases of injured minors, “incapacitated” victims, and defendants who obstruct lawsuits.
2. How much does it cost to file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia?
It may cost between $48 to over $350 to file a personal injury in Virginia. Beyond the court filing fees, you may need to pay investigation expenses, expert witness fees, and legal costs. Many Virginia personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means you won’t have to pay attorney fees up front.
3. How do I know if an attorney is eligible to practice in Virginia?
To know if an attorney is eligible to practice in Virginia, contact the Virginia State Bar.
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