It Only Takes One Careless Driver To Change Your Life Forever
There are more than 6 million car accidents each year in the United States. Someone is injured by a car crash every 14 seconds, and about 2 million of the people injured in car accidents each year suffer permanent injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured by a negligent motorist, there are legal avenues to justice and financial relief.
At Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., we have decades of experience helping injured persons throughout Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
The insurance companies will waste no time getting their experts to the scene. You need an attorney looking out for you. Call 703-962-1829 for a free consultation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents And The Law
A car accident can leave someone with a lifetime of medical problems and other hardships. Many car accidents leave victims with spinal cord injuries, whiplash, brain injuries and other serious impairments. These injuries often leave individuals with substantial medical bills and impede their ability to work and enjoy their favorite activities. An experienced personal injury attorney can help.
In pursuing your case, we must prove that the other person’s negligence caused the car accident. We must also demonstrate how this injury has impacted and will continue to impact your life. Our team has substantial experience and the necessary resources at our disposal to achieve these objectives.
Does Virginia Have A Statute Of Limitations For Car Accident Injury Claims?
In Virginia, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident injury claim is two years from the date of the accident. If you fail to file a lawsuit within two years, you may permanently lose the right to seek compensation for your injuries.
Given the complexity of these deadlines, speaking with our skilled Virginia car accident lawyer as soon as possible after an accident can help ensure you preserve your right to seek compensation. Even if you are not yet ready to file a claim because you want to give your recovery more time, your attorney can keep track of deadlines like these on your behalf.
Why Is It Important To Speak With A Virginia Car Accident Lawyer Before Accepting An Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer?
It is important to speak with a Virginia car accident lawyer before accepting an insurance company’s settlement offer because:
- Insurance companies will usually offer you a settlement that is much lower than the true value of your claim to save money.
- Insurance companies may try to pressure you into accepting a settlement offer quickly, preventing you from seeking further compensation for your injuries.
- Insurance companies may not fully understand the extent of your injury. A car accident lawyer can help you evaluate the true value of your claim, helping you receive fair compensation.
- If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, an attorney can help you file a lawsuit to seek the compensation you deserve and fight for fair compensation in court.
Overall, a Virginia car accident lawyer should be involved before accepting an insurance company’s settlement offer to help ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries. An attorney knows how to properly value your claim, and they are immune to the type of pressure the insurance companies try to apply to get quick settlements.
Car Accident Attorney
We work with experts in science, engineering and medicine who help us prepare our personal injury cases and make compelling arguments for our clients. We have access to vocational experts who can help us determine how your injury will impact your ability to work in the future. We will do everything in our power to help you obtain maximum compensation for the injuries and hardships that you have suffered.
Put Our Experience And Resources On Your Side
If you have suffered a serious personal injury, we are here to protect your rights. Contact us at 703-962-1829 anytime for a free initial consultation. Foreign language translation services are available on request.