Some Elements of Auto Accident Lawsuits in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk VA

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) serves 5.6 million licensed drivers and ID card holders and 7 million registered vehicle owners. These drivers were involved in 135,282 car crashes in Virginia in 2008, resulting in 824 traffic fatalities.

With all these accidents on Virginia roads, it is easy to understand why personal injury lawsuits are the most commonly brought lawsuits in the United States. If you are seriously injured and need to bring an automobile accident lawsuit in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, or Norfolk, VA, the attorneys of Joynes & Gaidies are ready to assist you.

Damages your automobile accident lawsuit can seek

While most personal injury cases settle prior to trial, it is wise to have a skilled car accident attorney in your corner to negotiate on your behalf. In addition, if your lawyer is unable to settle he will be able to seek justice and fair compensation in an automobile accident lawsuit. According to a study by the Insurance Research Council, an injured party who had legal representation was likely to receive on average three and a half times more than someone who failed to hire an attorney.

Your car accident lawsuit will seek recovery for the following:

Past, current and future estimated medical expenses
Time lost from work, including time spent going to medical appointments or therapy
Any property that was damaged, such as your vehicle

The cost of hiring someone to do household chores when you could not do them
Any permanent disfigurement or disability
Your emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and any interference with your family relationships

Your lawyer will know what type of expert witness to hire to best prove your damages. It is important to note that in Virginia you only have two years to file a lawsuit against the person who injured you. If your lawyer has not been able to come to an agreement with any involved insurance companies, your lawyer will need to file a lawsuit on your behalf before the two-year statute of limitations runs out.

Do not hesitate to call Joynes & Gaidies about filing an auto accident lawsuit. The firm serves Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, and Norfolk VA.

If you have suffered personal, financial, and emotional injury at the hands of another, call us today at 1-866-943-8612, or contact us online for a free consultation about your needs so we can fight for you.