Best Medical Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers in Richmond, VA

Most people are involved in one, or maybe two, accidents during their lifetime. The insurance companies and their adjusters handle thousands of accidents each day. By hiring an attorney with experience handling personal injury cases, you are arming yourself with the weapons to ensure you are treated fairly. Published reports have shown that injured parties who hire attorneys receive two to four times more money than people who deal with the insurance company on their own. The insurance companies have professionals watching out for their interests, and you should have professionals watching out for you.

If you are injured to the point that you are unable to work, you need to do two things: Consult with a medical professional and have him or her assess your condition. Have the physician write you a disability note that you can provide to your employer and to your attorney. Consult with your employer to verify the amount of time you have missed from work, your rate of pay, and the total amount of income you have lost as a result of your injuries. Please note: You are entitled to compensation for lost time, even if you used vacation or personal leave time to avoid a financial loss. You would have been able to use that time for other things had you not been injured in an accident.

No. The North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia Bar Associations policies are very clear that an attorney or law firm cannot and must not advance or lend money to a client.

You make the decision to settle your case. When settlement negotiations are under way, as your attorneys, we will advise you and let you know our legal and professional opinion. However, the ultimate decision is yours.

Our staff will quickly and completely perform a thorough investigation of your case. We actively seek copies of your medical records and medical bills. We investigate your claim by gathering evidence and witness statements. Once our initial investigation is complete, we determine whether the best course of action is to attempt to facilitate out-of-court negotiations or move forward with filing a lawsuit to either negotiate a settlement or take your case to trial.