Mechanicsville car accident lawyers

Mechanicsville Car Accident Lawyers

Mechanicsville car accident attorneys representing clients throughout Virginia

Drivers on I-95, US 360, Atlee Road, and all other roads in Mechanicsville risk injury and death from careless drivers every day. There’s often nothing a driver or pedestrian can do if a drunk, distracted, or speeding driver is nearby. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, our trial lawyers have several decades of experience holding negligent drivers accountable for the personal and financial harm they cause.

Our Mechanicsville, Virginia, car accident lawyers have the skills and resources to show why car accidents happen, who is responsible, and what damages may be owed. Contact us today to assert your right to compensation after a car crash.

Our record of recoveries includes:

  • $3.5 million for a schoolteacher who suffered a traumatic brain injury that required surgery to remove a portion of her skull to reduce brain swelling, due to a car accident.
  • A $1.7 million mediated settlement of a wrongful death motor vehicle accident case involving an 87-year-old woman.
  • A $1.25 million settlementin an automobile accident case that caused a traumatic brain injury. We obtained this amount, although the victim had significant pre-existing neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. Every case is different. We do work with medical professionals and experts to show the full scope and severity of your injuries or the full consequences of fatal car accidents.

Practice Areas

Our Case Results

$3.75 Million
Wrongful Death Settlement - Swimming pool drowning
$3.5 Million
Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict - Misread x-ray led to failure to diagnose bowel injury

How can we help?

What types of car accidents do you handle in Mechanicsville?

Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers handles all types of car accidents, including single-vehicle accidents, two-car collisions, and car accidents involving multiple vehicles. We are ready to help you if you are involved in any of the following types of car accidents:

  • Head-on collisions
  • T-bone accidents/broadsides (the front of one car strikes the side of another car)
  • Rear-end crashes
  • Merging accidents
  • Passing accidents
  • Intersection accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle rider accidents
  • Uber and Lyft accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Rollovers
  • Work and construction zone accidents
  • Hit-and-run accidents
  • Uninsured/underinsured drivers
  • Parking lot collisions
  • Deadly accidents
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Why do car accidents happen in Mechanicsville?

Our Mechanicsville car accident lawyers work with the police, investigators, other liability experts, and through the formal discovery process to identify the type of negligence that caused your crash. Common causes of car accidents include:

  • Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Driving while distracted, such as by texting, using a mobile phone, drinking, eating, or looking at a GPS
  • Speeding, failing to yield, driving through a traffic signal, and other traffic violations
  • Driving while tired
  • Driving too fast for the weather or traffic conditions
  • Driver inexperience
  • Other types of negligence

Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers proudly sponsors the Virginia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and its annual public awareness event, Walk Like MADD. 

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What types of injuries do car accidents cause?

Car accidents often cause serious injuries, as drivers collide with parts of the car or other occupants, are struck by broken glass or metal, or are injured due to other causes. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of catastrophic, permanent, chronic, and serious injuries, including the following:

  • Traumatic brain injuries(TBI). Traumatic brain injuries include concussions, coup-contrecoup head injuries, axonal injuries, bleeding, and swelling. TBIs can cause physical pain, emotional suffering, and cognitive impairments. Severe TBIs may require a lifetime of medical care and support.
  • Spinal cord injuries. Your spinal cord helps your body communicate with your brain. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or full paralysis, disc herniation, neck injuries, back injuries, and other long-term harm.
  • Traumatic amputation/loss of limb. The loss of part or all of an arm, leg, hand, or foot can cause a loss of function, unbearable physical pain, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. Victims often require surgery, physical therapy, and other types of therapy. Some car accident victims may benefit from using prosthetic devices.
  • Fractures/broken bones. While some bones can be repaired or can heal with proper treatment, some breaks (such as multiple fractures) may never fully heal, causing a lifetime of agony and the inability to fully function.
  • Other types of common car accident injuries. These include:
    • Neck, shoulder, and back pain
    • Tissue damage, including muscle, ligament, tendon, and nerve damage
    • Internal organ damage
    • Third-degree burns
    • Hearing or vision loss
    • Scarring and disfigurement
    • Emotional suffering

Car accidents in Mechanicsville may be fatal.

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Who is liable for a Mechanicsville car accident?

Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers files personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible for a car accident. The defendants may include one or more of the following:

  • A negligent driver
  • An employer of the responsible driver
  • The owner of the car, if different than the driver, but ownership alone does not automatically make the owner responsible
  • A manufacturer of defective tires, brakes, airbags, seatbelts, or other car parts
  • A governmental agency or entity is legally responsible for the design and maintenance of the roadway, although special rules and immunity doctrines may apply
  • Other liable defendants

Unlike most states, Virginia does not have a dram shop law, which means that sellers of alcohol to visibly intoxicated drivers are generally not liable if the driver later causes an accident due to their intoxication.

Virginia uses a pure contributory negligence standard, which means that you cannot recover any damage if you are partially responsible for a car accident in Mechanicsville.

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How do you fight for Mechanicsville car accident victims?

Our Mechanicsville car accident attorneys help car accident victims and families pursue justice in the following ways, at the following stages.

  • The initial consultation. We can discuss what happened, get to know you, explain your rights, review your injuries, and answer your questions.
  • The investigation. We can work with investigators who examine the accident site and speak with witnesses. We can review the police report. In some cases, we can work with traffic reconstruction experts and product safety experts. Our team also works to obtain any video or camera evidence of the accident.
  • The discovery phase. Here, we can formally question everyone with knowledge of the accident or your injuries, including the defendants, in writing and in person. We can also examine all relevant documents, such as insurance policies and, in some cases, the phone records of distracted drivers.
  • The damage phase. Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers reviews all aspects of your injuries, such as the diagnosis, the treatments you’ll need, and all the ways your injuries are affecting you.
  • The negotiation phase. We can work to negotiate a fair and just settlement with the insurance companies for the defendants or your own UM/UIM carrier.
  • The trial phase. If there is no settlement, we can argue your case before a Hanover County judge and jury.
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What is the value of my car accident claim?

Car accident victims can claim damages for all their financial and personal injuries due to the negligence of others. We can work with you and with damage experts, such as your physicians, to show all the ways your injuries are serious.

Our Mechanicsville car accident lawyers seek compensation for the following past, current, and future damages:

  • Your medical expenses from every health care provider for every type of reasonable medical help and treatment
  • Your lost wages, business income, and benefits for as long as you cannot work
  • Your daily physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Any scarring or disfigurement
  • The loss of bodily function
  • The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures

We can file wrongful death claims if a car accident is fatal. We can seek the following damages for the family members:

  • The funeral and burial costs
  • The loss of the financial support your loved one would have provided
  • The loss of the personal support (love, companionship, and guidance) your loved one would have provided
  • Any outstanding medical bills due to a wrongful death accident

We may also seek punitive damages in cases involving willful or reckless misconduct, such as extreme intoxication, subject to Virginia’s statutory damages cap of $350,000 on punitive damages.

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How much time do I have to file my personal injury or wrongful death claim?

In most Virginia car-accident cases, you must generally file a personal injury or wrongful death claim within two years from the date of injury or the date of the victim’s death. Different notice rules and deadlines may apply for claims involving state or local government entities.

Please contact us as soon as possible so we can speak with witnesses while their memories are fresh, review your medical needs, and help make your case as strong as possible.

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What should I do after a car accident?

Some of the main steps accident victims should take after a car accident include the following:

  • Call the police. The police will help anyone with serious injuries obtain emergency medical transportation, clear traffic, obtain everyone’s contact information (driver’s license, car registration, insurance information, and other information), and conduct an initial investigation.
  • Seek medical care as soon as possible. If the police do not arrange for an ambulance or other emergency medical transportation, you (or someone with you) should arrange to be examined by a local ER department or a family doctor as soon as possible.
  • Contact an experienced Mechanicsville car accident lawyer. We can answer your questions, explain what you should and should not do, and arrange for an initial consultation where we can review what happened and your medical needs. We can explain your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Do you have a Mechanicsville car accident lawyer near me?

Yes. We meet clients at our nearby Richmond office, located at 3315 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230. We can also conduct phone and online video consultations. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can discuss alternate arrangements to meet with you.

We can guide you step-by-step through the claims process.

Speak with our Mechanicsville car accident lawyers today

We understand how scared and angry you are. A careless driver has changed your life. You are now in pain with bills to pay. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we’re ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. We’re ready to help you restart your life.

To schedule a free consultation, please contact us. We represent car accident claims on a contingency fee basis. We serve clients throughout Virginia.