Personal Injury Attorney

Dedicated Lawyer Helping You Secure Compensation for Personal Injuries in Richmond and Several Other Nearby Cities and Counties in Virginia

An accident can happen suddenly leaving you with serious injuries, mounting expenses, and adverse impacts on your quality of life. You could be entitled to compensation if someone else was directly responsible for your injuries and damages. Several complications may affect your ability to collect the full amount of compensation you deserve. Questions of shared fault, negligence, and an accurate calculation of your damages need to be addressed. Putting together the evidence to prove another party's negligence and to prove your damages also need to be addressed. Negotiating with insurers that are reluctant to pay requires an experienced attorney to achieve the best possible results.

Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, has provided legal services to individuals and entities in Virginia for more than 45 years. We can help you address your personal injury case questions in Richmond and the surrounding area, including Henrico County, Hanover County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, New Kent County, and Powhatan County. You deserve personal attention and meticulous handling of your accident claim, and we are ready to help you.

Negligence or Intentional Acts in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

To qualify for compensation in a personal injury claim your injuries and related losses must directly result from either another party's intentional act or negligence. Assaults and deliberately causing a car accident are examples of intentional acts. Negligent behaviors are careless and avoidable errors that disregard the safety of others. Traffic violations, inadequate security, and failing to restrain a dog may be considered negligent actions. Many kinds of incidents and accidents could make you eligible to file a personal injury claim, including:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Tractor-trailer accidents
• Premises liability cases
• Slip and fall incidents
• Dog bites and other animal attacks

According to Virginia law, you cannot file a personal injury claim if you contribute fault grounds for causing your accident. Do not mistakenly assume that you are ineligible. Each case is different. Call us so our office so our legal team can assess your situation.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Damages in Virginia

In some cases, injuries sustained may prove to be fatal. Eligible survivors may qualify to bring wrongful death actions and survivor actions to recover damages.

The term "damages" has a dual meaning in personal injury cases. It refers to specific types of losses caused by an incident that resulted in injuries, and it is also used to describe the monetary reimbursement or compensation you could receive for those losses. Compensatory damages are divided into economic and non-economic damages, such as:

• Current and future medical and ongoing care costs
• Property damage
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Anxiety, PTSD, and depression
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of ability to enjoy life
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of the person who died as the result of a personal injury

In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded. Unlike compensatory damages, these do not reflect the claimant's losses. Instead, they serve as a further punishment to the at-fault party and a deterrent from repeating similar behaviors.

The Role of Insurance Companies in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

Most personal injury matters involve filing an insurance claim against the at-fault party's liability insurance policy. Insurance companies will investigate your claim and evaluate what they believe are your damages and what monetary settlement you should receive. However, the insurance company's representative represents the insurance company. Insurers often use tactics that could result in you accepting a settlement offer that does not adequately address your losses.

When you work with our legal team, we will do several things to protect your interests. We will not let an insurer unfairly blame you for causing your injuries. We will gather and preserve evidence that supports your claim, accurately calculate how much money you may be entitled to, evaluate your claim, and work to prevent an insurance company from taking advantage of you.

Contact Our Personal Injury Attorney Serving Richmond, Virginia and the Surrounding Cities and Counties

The civil litigation system in Virginia is designed to ensure that if you are injured as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional wrongdoing, you can recover compensation that will address your damages. Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, can provide the proper legal guidance to you. Contact us now, either online or by calling 804-282-9226.