As per the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office, there were 186,172 accidents on Virginia roads between 2015 and 2022 which resulted in 88,708 injuries as well as 1827 deaths. The report examines the number of accidents attributed to alcohol or speeding however there are many different ways that traffic accidents can occur such as texting while driving, other distractions while driving or being too attentive or failing to yield the right-of-way, failing signal or look for blind spots before turning, changing lanes, taking the left turn while another vehicle is approaching as well as countless other instances of incompetence or negligence.
Statistics also reveal that nearly all of us are likely to have been in more than one automobile accident in our lives. If we're fortunate, we'll emerge without injury, however, the above statistics indicate that accidents in Virginia can cause injuries or death in nearly half the instances. Car accidents can result in devastating injuries, such as traumatic injuries to the brain or spinal cord injury and loss of limbs or limbs, severe burns, and much more. The injuries can be long-lasting as well as the trauma and emotional trauma caused by an accident can create scars that are their own.
The victims of car accidents often have massive costs following an accident to cover medical treatment and to make up for the loss of wages if they were unable to work or had an injury or disability. There are options to hold the responsible driver accountable and force them to take responsibility for your injuries, however, this isn't an easy task. Drivers may not be insured which makes it hard to secure a substantial recovery. It's just as difficult if they have insurance because the insurance company may employ their highly trained adjusters as well as lawyers to avoid responsibility by denying your injuries, or by claiming that your fault for the accident.
Despite the challenges of obtaining the compensation, you deserve following a serious car accident the process can be accomplished with the assistance of an expert Virginia attorney for car accidents. At MichieHamlett we have a team of knowledgeable personal injury and car accident lawyers who have secured record-breaking verdicts for victims of injury who were harmed due to the negligence of another. Contact us to schedule a no-cost consultation if you've been injured during a car accident in Virginia. We are experts in the process to construct and present a compelling case. We are able for negotiating a deal with the other driver or the insurance company or even take cases to court to get an important jury decision in the courtroom. Rely on MichieHamlett to get you the compensation and care you require after you've been injured due to a reckless driver.
- Burn Injury
- Distracted Driving Accident
- Drunk Driving Accident
- Fractures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Truck Accident
- Wrongful Death
What if the Driver Who Hit Me Was Uninsured?
It is an actual situation in Virginia where motorists can legally drive without liability insurance, by having to pay an annual $500 Non-insured Motor Vehicle fee to the DMV. In other cases, motorists must have at minimum $25,000 of personal liability insurance for injuries per person, $50,000 for bodily injury for each accident, and $20,000 of insurance for property damages. Around one-tenth of Virginia, drivers are not insured and chances are good that the driver who crashes you may not be insured.
Your options in this scenario could be to pursue the driver without insurance personally. If they own assets that could be obtained through the courts, then you could be able to obtain an order of enforceable judgment against them which you could take possession of. Another alternative would be to make a claim using your uninsured Motorist (UM) as well as no-fault insurance (Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP). If you do not possess UM or PIP insurance and you're left filing an action against the negligent driver and hoping that they have assets that could pay you.
If you are covered by UM insurance, then we will represent you when you file a claim with your insurance provider. Insurance companies earn money through the collection of premiums. They also are unable to make money when they make payments on costly claims. The more serious an injury is, the more likely they'll be to offer a small amount to help you resolve your claim before you seek legal counsel or to work out ways to avoid paying the entire sum of what you owe. If you're filing an insurance claim against the other driver's liability insurer, or your UM insurance hiring a seasoned car accident lawyer representing you will ensure that you're successful in your claim and ensure that you are awarded the appropriate amount of compensation that is reflected in your financial situation as well as the severity of the harm that was caused to you.
What if the Insurance Company Says I Was to Blame for Causing the Crash?
Insurance companies are not liable when you are in any way responsible for the crash due to your negligent actions. Even if another driver was at fault for 90% of the accident, and you did one mistake Virginia's strict law of contributory negligence may prevent you from claiming damages from the other driver. Insurance companies profit from this and often attempt to paint you with a share of the blame. If they do be aware that you don't have to believe them and they do not have the final say regarding who is responsible for the crash. When the insurer isn't able to accept a fair price and the next step is taking them to the court. After a trial, a jury will determine who was at fault and accountable for the accident.
MichieHamlett Virginia Car Accident Attorneys Can Help
Our track experience of winning trials, however, is quite common and the insurance company will prefer to accept a settlement rather than confront us before a juror. Whatever the case our team is ready to go all the way to obtain the financial compensation you deserve and need after being injured in the course of a Virginia car accident, and it was through no negligence or fault of your own. Contact MichieHamlett by dialing 434-951-7200 to schedule a no-cost consultation to discuss how we can assist you in your journey to recovery.
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