Under Virginia law, victims who are injured in accidents caused by another party are entitled to financial compensation for the losses they sustain as a result of their injuries.
Although a victim is not legally required to retain a Virginia personal injury attorney to represent them, the legal process can be very complicated and requires the attention of a person who has extensive experience in tort law to get the best possible outcome. Truck accidents can be especially complex because there is often more than one at-fault party in the accident, including the truck driver and the trucking company they work for.
Insurance companies are in the business of making profits, not paying out injury claims, and typically do everything possible to avoid giving victims the financial compensation they deserve. A personal injury attorney who deals with truck accident cases knows all the tricks insurance adjusters use to get out of paying claims and will protect their clients from these manipulations.
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our Virginia Beach truck accident lawyers ensure the victim’s best interest and legal rights are fully protected. If the insurance company fails to negotiate in good faith, our firm will not hesitate to file the necessary legal documents for a personal injury lawsuit to litigate the case and let a jury decide what the victim should receive.
If you or a loved one has been injured, call our office to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation and learn about your legal options.
What Happens at an Initial Consultation?
When meeting with an attorney, you should bring all your medical records for your injuries, including bills, receipts, diagnostic test results, discharge instructions, and any other documents associated with medical treatment. Documentation of any other expenses the injury has caused should also be brought to the consultation.
You should also bring any police reports about the accident or incident. All of the information regarding the truck driver and any witness information should be given to the attorney. Your lawyer will also want to see any documents you have received from either your own or the other party’s insurance company.
If you have kept a journal describing what has happened since the accident – such as medical treatments, pain levels, etc. – that information could also be helpful for the attorney.
The attorney will ask you to describe the accident in detail. They will want to know what led up to the incident and what happened at the scene. The attorney will also need to know all of the medical treatment you have received so far and what type of treatment may be needed in the future.
You will also be asked to describe how the injuries have affected your life, including your family and work. If the injury has left you unable to work, that information will also be important to the case.
Your lawyer will then explain what legal options you have, how the law affects those options, and what they feel is the best course of action that will provide the best results. All of this information will also be used by the attorney to determine the amount of financial compensation you may be entitled to.
Contact a Virginia Personal Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you need a Virginia Beach truck accident attorney fighting for you. The legal team from Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp has been advocating for injured clients since 1985 and will do all we can to ensure you receive the best possible outcome under the circumstances of your case. This is why our firm has obtained more than $100 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. If you would like to meet with one of our skilled truck accident attorneys to find out how we can help, contact us today for a free consultation.