A collision with a much larger truck could leave you or anyone in your car with catastrophic injuries. It can also mean your much smaller car was damaged or destroyed. Our Virginia truck accident lawyer will help you recover financial compensation if you or someone you love was involved in a recent collision.
At Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, our Virginia personal injury attorneys know what goes into building a case for financial recovery after a truck accident. We handle all the details and hard work for you so that you can focus on healing after the accident. Our law firm is devoted to helping you and every injured client we represent obtain the compensation you need to start rebuilding your life.
The Benefits of Working With Our Truck Accident Attorney Serving Virginia
When we take on your Virginia truck accident case, we provide you with multiple avenues of contact, including phone, email, and 24/7 text availability during the legal process. We know how hard it can be to await news and updates on your case, so we also provide regular updates on its progress. Our team also:
- Represents you on a contingency fee basis
- Builds and submits a comprehensive file of critical evidence
- Drafts your insurance claim or lawsuit
- Handles all case-related communication
- Negotiate a fair and appropriate settlement
Our Virginia truck accident lawyer commits to fighting for injured clients and will even recommend the same highly qualified medical providers who treat our staff and families.
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You Could Recover Economic and Non-Economic Compensation After a Virginia Truck Accident
When our truck accident lawyer serving Virginia represents you, we create a detailed list of your recoverable financial losses. We also collect receipts, bills, and other documents that prove the value of your economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Economic damages—past and future medical care bills, treatment-related travel expenses, rehabilitation and therapy, and assistive medical devices. They also include past and future lost income, loss of the ability to earn in the future, and property damage, loss, or diminished value.
- Non-economic damages—disabling injuries, lasting disfigurement, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Wrongful Death Damages
Unfortunately, some truck accidents cause fatalies. At Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, we help surviving families of truck accident victims recover wrongful death damages after a fatal truck accident. They include funeral expenses and burial costs, loss of your loved one’s income and domestic support, and loss of consortium and companionship.
Reviews From Previous Personal Injury Clients
When previous clients talk about their experience with our team, they leave reviews like the following:
- Connie H.: Mr. Adam Smallow represented me in an accident case … He is a great attorney and kept me abreast of what was going on with my case … He is also very honest, pleasant and well prepared … I highly recommend the Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers.
- Minassie K.: I am satisfied much more than I had expected. I was involved in a car accident … I just couldn’t deal with insurance companies … my settlement was more than I have expected. I would recommend Mr. Smallow if you need a reliable injury attorney.
On our testimonials page, you will find additional reviews that attest to our commitment to providing outstanding client service and support.
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Virginia Truck Accidents Can Involve Multiple Liable Parties – Our Lawyers Will Identify All of Them
Truck crashes can be complex because they can have more than one at-fault party that could entitle you to fair compensation from multiple persons, entities, and insurance companies. Potentially liable parties in a commercial vehicle crash can include:
- The truck driver
- The truck driver’s employer
- The truck owner
- The maintenance or repair shop
- The cargo loader
- The truck manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- A government agency
- A third-party motorist or road user
Our law firm will identify all liable parties and prove how they demonstrated negligence in your trucking accident that injured you or your loved one. We will not hesitate to file multiple injury claims so we can pursue compensation from more than one insurer.
Evidence We Can Collect to Prove the Cause of Your Truck Accident
Our legal team, and the at-fault party’s legal and insurance representatives, rely on the accumulated evidence to tell the story of the accident. Our team also uses your evidence collection to drive your case toward a settlement rather than a trial. Your case file documents will include:
- Police report
- Injury photos
- Driver logbook
- Medical records
- Written prognosis
- Expert testimonials
- Witness statements
- Salary history records
- Accident scene photos
- First responder reports
- Truck maintenance records
We also ask for your own statement that describes the toll the accident has taken on your life, lifestyle, and family.
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Statutes of Limitations That Affect Truck Accident Cases in Virginia
Filing your lawsuit on time is important but can also be complicated. The statute of limitations can vary based on the accident’s outcome and the injured party’s age. In general, the deadlines for truck accident case in Virginia are as follows:
- Your personal injury lawsuit must be filed within two years, according to Code of Virginia § 8.01-243
- Your wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years, according to Code of Virginia § 8.01.244
With enough notice from you, we will do everything we can to file your lawsuit within the allotted time. We also explain any fluctuations in the filing deadline that could affect your case.
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Commonly Cited Causes of Virginia Truck Accidents
Trucks carry goods and cargo throughout Virginia daily. When their cargo is dangerous (chemicals or flammable materials or substances) or improperly loaded or balanced, a collision can cause life-threatening injuries. In addition to cargo concerns, causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue or distraction
- Hours-of-service violations
- Faulty truck or truck parts
- Road and weather conditions
- Speeding or recklessness
- Driver inexperience
- Inadequate driver training
- Equipment, such as brake failure
To recover damages in a Virginia commercial vehicle crash, the cause of your accident must be based on negligence, which means proving the legal elements of negligence—duty, breach, causation, and damages. Our personal injury lawyer will document the cause of the crash and prove the negligence that led to it.
Call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation After a Virginia Truck Accident
If you or a family member was injured, or a family member was fatally injured in a truck accident, our personal injury law firm will demand compensation on your behalf. Our Virginia truck accident lawyer will take on the insurance company, big or small, and fight hard for the best possible outcome for you.
Learn more about our team at Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers and how we will advocate for you by contacting our consultation team today at (410) 777-8960.
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