Short Pump car accident lawyers

Short Pump Car Accident Lawyers

Experienced Virginia lawyers representing injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families

Drivers in Short Pump face risks on I-295, Broad Street Road, Rt. 288, I-64 and neighborhood streets throughout the area. Distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving continue to cause serious crashes that leave victims dealing with painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and lasting financial stress. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, our car accident attorneys have helped many people hold negligent drivers accountable for the financial and personal harm they cause.

We can work with police, investigators, physicians, and other professionals to demonstrate how car accidents occur and who is liable. We understand how to negotiate with insurance companies and how to argue your rights before a judge and jury. Contact us today to discuss your legal rights.

Our record of recoveries includes:

  • $3.5 million. In this car accident case, we obtained $3.5 million for a schoolteacher who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A portion of her skull had to be removed to reduce brain swelling.
  • $1.7 million. We obtained this recovery for the family of an 87-year-old woman who died in a car crash.
  • $1.25 million. Our lawyers secured this settlement when a car accident caused a traumatic brain injury – even though the victim had significant pre-existing neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. Each case is different. Our lawyers work with liability experts, physicians, and other damage professionals to show who is responsible and what your case is worth.

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 Short Pump?

Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers has the experience and working relationships to handle all types of car accidents, from simple rear-enders to complex multiple-vehicle crashes. We can help you if you’ve been in any type of motor vehicle accident, including:

  • Head-on accidents
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Broadsides/T-bone accidents (the front of one car strikes the side of another car)
  • Intersection accidents
  • Merging and passing collisions
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Rideshare (Lyft and Uber) accidents
  • Construction zone accidents
  • Hit-and-run accidents
  • Accidents involving uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) drivers
  • Fatal collisions
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What causes car accidents in Short Pump?

Most car accidents are preventable. Our Short Pump car accident lawyers handle accidents due to all causes, including:

  • Drunk or impaired driving
  • Driving while distracted, such as texting, talking on a non-hands-free phone, eating, drinking, looking at a GPS, or tending to a child or pet
  • Speeding, running a red light, and other traffic violations
  • Driving without enough rest
  • Driving too fast for the traffic or weather conditions
  • Lack of experience
  • Other types of negligence

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

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What injuries do car accident victims suffer?

Car accidents often cause catastrophic, permanent, chronic, and serious injuries. The faster the cars are traveling, the more serious the injuries are likely to be. We handle all types of serious personal injuries, including the following:

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Who is liable for a Short Pump car accident?

We can file personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone who caused your accident. These people may include:

  • A driver
  • The driver’s employer
  • The owner of the car, if not the same as the driver, such as when a child causes an accident while using their parent’s car
  • A manufacturer of defective brakes, electrical systems, fuel lines, seatbelts, ignition switches, airbags, or other car parts
  • A Commonwealth or county agency or entity is legally responsible for designing or maintaining roads, in limited circumstances, to the extent permitted under Virginia’s sovereign immunity laws
  • Other defendants

Unlike most states, Virginia does not recognize dram shop liability, meaning alcohol sellers are generally not legally responsible for injuries caused by an intoxicated patron, even if the patron was served while intoxicated.

Virginia generally follows contributory negligence, which can bar recovery if you are even partly at fault, though limited exceptions may apply in some cases. Our lawyers can work to show you are not partially responsible.

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How do you fight for car accident victims in Short Pump?

At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we understand how each step of the claims process affects your recovery. These steps include:

  • The initial consultation. We can review the accident with you, answer your questions, and explain how the liability and damages parts of your case work.
  • The investigation. We can hire investigators who examine the accident site and speak with witnesses. Our lawyers also work with the police, car part safety experts, and traffic reconstruction experts when necessary. We can also investigate if there is any video of the car crash.
  • The discovery phase. This phase involves formally questioning the defendants and any witnesses. We can prepare you for the questions the defense lawyers are likely to ask. We can also seek all relevant documents and records during this phase.
  • The damage phase. Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers work with you, your doctors, employers, car repair experts, and others to determine what damages you have and the value of those damages.
  • The negotiation phase. We understand how much car accidents are worth and what insurance coverage the insurance carriers offer. We work to pursue a just and fair settlement.
  • The trial phase. If there is no settlement, our seasoned trial lawyers present your case before a Henrico County judge and jury.
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What amount of damages can car accident victims receive?

Our Short Pump car accident lawyers seek compensation for all your damages so far and all the future damages you are reasonably likely to have. These damages include:

  • Your medical bills for every type of reasonably necessary treatment (such as ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive help, and medications) from every health care provider
  • Your lost income, including wages, business income, and benefits, for as long as you cannot work
  • All your physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Any scarring or disfigurement
  • The loss of bodily function
  • The loss of life’s pleasures

We can file a wrongful death claim if a family member dies in a car accident in Short Pump. Wrongful death damages include:

  • The funeral and burial expenses
  • Sorrow, mental anguish, and solace, which may include society, companionship, comfort, guidance, kindly offices, and advice of the decedent
  • The loss of the income your loved one would have provided
  • The loss of care, protection, services, and assistance provided by the decedent
  • Any outstanding medical bills due to a wrongful death accident

Our lawyers may also seek punitive damages in cases involving willful or reckless misconduct, such as extreme intoxication. Virginia’s statutory cap on punitive damages is $350,000.

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What is the time limit for filing a car accident claim in Virginia?

The time limit for filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim is within two years from the date of injury or the date of the victim’s death.

Don’t wait. Please contact us as soon as possible. We need to investigate the accident, file the appropriate claims, and review your medical care.

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What steps should car accident victims take immediately after a collision?

Three of the steps that car accident victims should take, depending on their health, are:

  • Contact the police. The police should help serious injury victims obtain emergency medical care. The police should obtain everyone’s contact information (car registration, driver’s license, insurance policy information, and contact information), clear the site of other traffic, and conduct an initial investigation.
  • Seek medical care as soon as possible. If you don’t require emergency medical care, you should still seek a prompt medical review by an ER doctor or your family doctor.
  • Contact our Short Pump car accident lawyers. We can answer your questions, explain your rights, and arrange for an initial consultation where we can help start your formal legal claim.
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Do you have a Short Pump car accident lawyer near me?

Yes. Our lawyers meet clients at our Richmond office, located at 3315 West Broad Street. We also consult with new clients by phone and through online video discussions. If you can’t travel because of your injuries, we can arrange to meet you at your home, a healthcare facility, or another location.

We can answer your questions and explain your rights.

Talk with our Short Pump car accident attorneys now

Car accidents are traumatic. You’re seeing doctors and worrying about your bills instead of enjoying your life. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we help injury victims and families move forward. Contact us to schedule a free consultation. Our attorneys represent car accident claims on a contingency fee basis. We serve clients throughout Virginia.