Accidents take their toll on victims in countless ways. The aftermath of an accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining.
Perhaps you have experienced this.
On top of health concerns, the inability to work may have left you wondering how you are going to pay rent or the mortgage, provide for your children, and keep up with other expenses. If you or a loved one suffered personal injuries because of someone else’s negligence, you might be entitled to financial compensation.
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC has been protecting the rights of injured clients for more than two decades. If you are looking for an Alexandria personal injury lawyer, contact us.
If You Are Not Sure What to Do Next, Call Us Now
Fear of making the wrong decision can prevent people from taking action. While this is understandable, time is not generally on a victim’s side in a personal injury case, as you must file before the statute of limitations expires.
Fortunately, our initial consultations are free to personal injury victims and always confidential, so you don’t have to let legal expenses keep you from seeking help.
A meeting is your next step if:
- You wonder what the top end of your case value looks like.
- You want to avoid the traps that come with dealing with an insurance company on your own.
- You are frustrated about trying to get a fair settlement from an insurance company by yourself.
- An insurance adjuster is trying to manipulate you, employ intimidation tactics, or give you the runaround.
- You have questions about the claims process, litigation, or typical timeline for resolution.
- You want guidance on what you can (and should) be doing to help your case.
- You want an attorney to build a strong case that significantly increases its value.
- You are having a difficult time receiving medical care because of general practitioners or specialists who do not want to be involved in a personal injury claim.
- Even if you just have general questions about your rights, what some legal terms mean, or what to do, you can take advantage of our free case review.
Types of Personal Injury Accidents We Handle
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC focuses its practice on helping personal injury victims from all walks of life. Our clients include both children and adults, who are not only given personal attention by our team but are also supported by our staff of paralegals and investigators.
Our Alexandria injury attorney helps clients who have suffered:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
A personal injury attorney in Alexandria can fight for victims of:
Our experience also includes other roadway collisions, including pedestrian accidents and drunk driving accidents.
Having a personal injury attorney on your side after a motor vehicle accident can help you in the fight to recoup the losses caused by the crash. Yet, filing an insurance claim is harder than it sounds. That’s because Virginia does not require motorists to carry auto insurance. It allows motorists to opt-out of purchasing insurance by paying an annual fee.
Even if a party does have insurance, the liable insurer may downplay your costs to avoid paying what you deserve. Furthermore, if the at-fault driver’s coverage is not enough to cover your expenses, you may need to pursue a personal injury lawsuit for compensation. Either way, you can have an ally on your side from our firm.
Dog Bites
Dog bites cause thousands of emergency room visits and hospitalizations each year, with many bites occurring in young people ages 14 and under, according to a 2019 study in Heliyon. More than just the bites themselves, fractured bones, open wounds, and subcutaneous infections from dog attacks can cause serious health risks.
Most dog bites occur at home, and when household pets belonging to neighbors or friends are the culprits, it can be difficult to proceed out of fear of what will happen to the pet or the relationship. However, you should not have to deal with the physical, financial, and emotional fallout of this attack alone.
Our personal injury lawyer in Alexandria, VA, has helped many victims through the tricky claims process, and we can help you.
Medical Malpractice
If the act or omission by a physician, hospital, laboratory, or other healthcare provider harmed you, you might have a claim for medical malpractice. Negligence that may have caused you harm include:
- Medication and dosage errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Late diagnosis
- Surgical mistakes
- Birth injuries
- Failure to sterilize instruments
Taking on a medical professional can be intimidating due to their extensive knowledge of their field. Navigating the specialized terminology and information as a layman can be a challenge, as well. When you hire Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, our personal injury lawyer in Alexandria will consult with several professionals in the medical field to evaluate and build your medical malpractice claim. We utilize our own medical experts when taking on the one who hurt you.
Product Liability Incidents
Manufacturers and suppliers owe consumers a duty of care to make products reasonably safe and provide adequate warning of potential hazards. Serious injury can result from these failures.
In some cases, product liability can be found in other areas of personal injury. For instance, faulty tires could have contributed to your car accident, allowing you to hold the manufacturer or designer liable. Likewise, defective medical devices can be a factor in a malpractice suit. We can determine who to hold responsible by identifying the form of negligence you suffered.
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC would like to hear from you about any concerns you have about the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, dangerous toys, and other types of consumer products.
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Types of Injuries We Handle
We are well-versed in a wide variety of injuries to the body, including the following:
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a frequent cause of disability and death. This type of injury usually results from motor vehicle and defective product accidents. It can also happen because of medical negligence or injuries at work.
Costs associated with TBIs can be higher than other injuries, and the effect on your life can be substantial, interfering with your ability to work, enjoy your hobbies, and even interact with your loved ones. For that reason, we can pursue compensation not only for your expenses but also for issues like the pain you experienced and the impact on your quality of life.
Back and Spinal Cord Injuries
As with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries are complicated, with pathologies that may not necessarily present in routine diagnostic tests. They can cause secondary conditions and complications, with high lifetime costs that warrant consideration in your case.
Motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents (including workplace injuries), and medical malpractice comprise the most common causes of these injuries.
Fatal Injuries
Unfortunately, negligence sometimes claims the lives of unsuspecting victims. When this happens, we represent estates and surviving family members to make sure that beneficiaries receive the maximum compensation the law provides. That could include funds for honoring your loved one with a funeral service and burial that reflects their final wishes.
That being said, soft-tissue injuries like bruises, sprains, and whiplash can also be grounds for legal action. If you suffered harm from someone’s carelessness, resulting in pain, bills, and lost income, our personal injury team can evaluate your claim or lawsuit.
What Kinds of Damages Can We Pursue Compensation For?
Our Alexandria personal injury attorneys gather several types of factual evidence and potentially expert witness testimony to show that the other party (or parties) was/were negligent. Any party found careless may be liable for your damages.
The term “damages” is another way of expressing losses. Examples include:
- Medical bills for examinations, diagnostic tests, evaluations, surgeries, and medically-related transportation expenses
- Future medical expenses as forecasted within a reasonable degree of medical certainty
- Therapy (such as physical, vocational, occupational, and psychological services)
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Long-term care, such as home healthcare provider expenses or long-term care facility care
- Home or vehicle modifications required to accommodate a disability
- “Pain and suffering” and inconvenience (both past and future)
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Value of household services the victim is no longer able to provide
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning/wealth potential
If you can return to work but are unable to generate income and benefits at the same level you enjoyed before the accident, the negligent party may be liable for the difference.
In some cases, punitive damages are available to victims to further punish the liable party. A court may direct a jury to consider punitive damages in cases where the wrongdoer’s conduct was willful, malicious, or egregious.
In certain drunk driving cases, for example, a specific Virginia statute provides for punitive damages. Punitive damages might also apply where a defendant concealed a harmful condition, knowing injury could result, or the defendant intentionally subjected a victim to harm.
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Virginia Personal Injury Laws Affecting Your Case
Several personal injury laws in Virginia could have an impact on your Alexandria personal injury claim. Here are some of the most important personal injury laws you need to be aware of as you move forward with your case:
- Virginia is a fault state for car accidents and insurance purposes. This means that when you are involved in a collision, you will need to file a claim with the liable party’s insurance provider as opposed to your own insurance company.
- The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Virginia is two years. If your lawsuit is not filed before the statute of limitation runs out, you will be barred from having your case heard in the Alexandria civil court system.
- Virginia follows a pure contributory negligence system. This means sharing fault for your injuries will prevent you from recovering compensation for your damages. You can expect the insurance company and liable party to attempt to place blame on you so they can avoid having to pay out on your claims.
Alexandria Personal Injury FAQ
The personal injury claims process can be overwhelming and complex. In the hope of clearing up some of your most important questions, we have addressed some of the most frequently asked questions regarding personal injury claims in Alexandria below.
If you have additional questions that we did not answer here, be sure to contact our office for a free consultation so we can discuss your concerns further.
Should I Give a Statement to the Insurance Company?
No, it is never a good idea to speak to the insurance company without first discussing it with your attorney. Insurance companies have been known to take advantage of injury victims by asking them to give a statement and then manipulating their words to make it appear as though they admitted fault for causing the accident or are guilty in some way.
Since Virginia follows a contributory negligence system, even a small amount of blame for the accident could have a devastating impact on your ability to recover compensation for your damages. You can direct the insurance company to your personal injury lawyer in Alexandria if they need a statement regarding how the accident occurred or have other questions about your case.
Will I Have to Go to Court?
You may need to be prepared to bring your case to court if you hope to get the most out of your claim. Insurance companies are not known for settling claims fairly. Even if you recover an injury settlement through the insurance company, it may not be enough to meet your needs.
If you hope to obtain maximum compensation for your suffering, bringing your case to court is the best way to do it. Here, you can see compensation for your economic and non-economic damages so you can recover every loss.
The Best Time to Start on Your Personal Injury Case Is Now
Your initial consultation with Parrish Law Firm, PLLC includes a free claim review. You can find out whether you have a case and, if so, how to value your situation regarding financial compensation.
Do not let fear of the future consume you. Give your worries to Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, and let us take it from here. Contact us today.
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