Mechanicsville personal injury lawyers

Mechanicsville Personal Injury Lawyers

Experienced representation when accidents cause injuries in Virginia

Drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles with reasonable care. Property owners generally must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for lawful visitors. Medical professionals are expected to provide care that meets accepted medical standards. When individuals or companies fail to meet these responsibilities and someone is injured, Virginia law may allow the injured person to seek compensation. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we have 20 years of experience showing how accidents happen and who is responsible for them. We focus on all the small details that can help maximize your recovery.

Our Mechanicsville personal injury lawyers seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, daily pain and suffering, and other financial and personal damages. Call our Mechanicsville personal injury lawyers to assert your right to compensation now.

Our record of recoveries in vehicle accident cases, medical malpractice claims, wrongful death lawsuits, product defect cases, and premises liability claims includes many verdicts and settlements for millions and hundreds of thousands of dollars. While past results are not a guarantee or predictor of future results, we are recognized by organizations such as Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, and Virginia Super Lawyers for our ability to prepare a case, negotiate with insurance companies, and argue before judges and juries.

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 personal injury cases do you handle in Mechanicsville?

At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we have the experience and working relationships with liability and medical professionals to handle the following types of cases:

  • Vehicle accidents. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and families (when loved ones die). Our car, truck, and motorcycle accident lawyers hold drivers liable when they cause accidents due to speeding, driver intoxication, driver distraction, and other causes.
  • Product defects. Our Mechanicsville personal injury lawyers hold manufacturers accountable when they fail to prioritize your safety. We can work with product safety experts who explain why vehicle parts, drugs, medical devices, electronic products, equipment, household products, and children’s products are defective. Products may be defective due to improper design, workmanship, instructions, or warnings.
  • Medical malpractice. Our medical malpractice lawyers have working relationships with medical experts who can explain why doctors, hospitals, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers failed to provide competent medical care. Medical negligence includes the failure to make a proper diagnosis, make a timely diagnosis, surgical mistakes, failure to monitor a patient, birth delivery mistakes, and many other medical mistakes.
  • Premises liability. Our premises liability lawyers can hold property owners liable when they fail to protect anyone who has a legal right to be on their property from slip and fall accidents, negligent security attacks, elevator and escalator accidents, dog bites, and other types of harm.
  • Wrongful death. When an accident is due to the failure of drivers, property owners, doctors, and others to protect your loved one, we can file wrongful death claims against the responsible individuals and businesses. While no amount of money can bring your loved one back, wrongful death damages hold the responsible parties accountable and help families move forward while honoring their loved one’s life.
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What types of personal injuries do you handle in Mechanicsville?

At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of catastrophic (life-changing), permanent, chronic, and serious injuries. These injuries include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
  • Spinal cord injuries, including full and partial paralysis
  • Amputation and limb loss
  • Broken bones/fractures
  • Burn injuries
  • Loss of sight or hearing
  • Nerve, muscle, ligament, tendon, and/or tissue damage
  • Sexual assault injuries, which may be subject to different legal rules and deadlines
  • Birth injuries
  • The inability to treat disorders and diseases that could have been treated with proper medical care
  • Electrical injuries
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Psychological injuries
  • Other serious injuries
  • Death

We can work with your doctors, and our network of doctors when necessary, to verify your medical diagnosis, review the treatments you’ll need, understand what complications may arise, the cost of your medical care, and all the ways your injuries are impacting your ability to function, work, enjoy your family, and enjoy your life.

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How do you fight for personal injury victims in Mechanicsville?

At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we can help personal injury victims in the following ways:

  • We may work with liability professionals (such as investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, and product safety experts), the police, and physicians to help show the cause of your injuries, who is responsible, and what damages you should receive.
  • We can work with you to understand what happened, how your injuries are causing you pain and suffering, and what you cannot do that you could before the accident.
  • Our lawyers formally question the defendants and everyone with knowledge of your accident. We can also request all relevant documents. These documents include insurance policies, notices of prior complaints, building code violation complaints, electronic driving logs, and other evidence, depending on what happened.
  • We can review how prior cases like yours have been resolved and detail all your financial and personal damages. With this information, we can work to try to settle your claim. Many personal injury cases do settle.
  • If there is no settlement, our Mechanicsville personal injury lawyers have the skill and experience to select fair juries, present your testimony and the testimony of other witnesses on your behalf, cross-examine defense witnesses, and contest the defense lawyers’ arguments. We can work with you, the expert witnesses, and with technology experts to help present the strongest case possible to the Hanover County jury that will decide your case.
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Why do people choose Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers?

Clients choose our firm and recommend us for many reasons. These reasons include the following:

  • Our years of experience, the number of cases we’ve handled, and our record of recoveries.
  • Our readiness to answer your questions.
  • Our explanations about what to do immediately after an accident, such as seeking a prompt medical review, contacting the police, or notifying property owners, and many other timely recommendations.
  • Our ability to prepare our clients for each step of the claims process.
  • Our working relationships with liability and medical professionals.
  • Our scientific approach – we work step by step to build your case, anticipate and counter the arguments insurance companies will raise, and detail and document your damages.
  • Our understanding of the relevant Virginia laws, rules of procedure, and rules of evidence.
  • Our understanding of the Hanover County community, which can affect jury selection and other parts of your case.
  • Testimonials from former clients.
  • The knowledge that clients will have constant access to the lawyers handling their case.

Our lawyers have been recognized by numerous legal rating services, including Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, Virginia Super Lawyers, and others.

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What’s the value of a Mechanicsville personal injury claim?

We understand how much pain you are in and how anxious and upset you are. We have extensive experience working with ER doctors, orthopedists, neurologists, family doctors, psychologists, rehabilitative specialists, life planners, and other health professionals. Our team can also work with employers, financial experts, property damage experts, and other damage experts.

At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we can pursue compensation for the following damages (past, current, and future):

  • Medical costs. These include emergency transport, ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medications, assistive devices such as prosthetics, and other medical care.
  • Income loss. This damage category includes lost wages, salary, business income, and benefits, for as long as you cannot work.
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering. This includes every moment you hurt, itch, cry, feel anxious, suffer from depression, and all other physical and emotional trauma.
  • Property damage. This includes the cost to fix or replace a vehicle and other types of property damage.
  • Other damages. These include:
    • Scarring and disfigurement
    • The inability to use a body part
    • The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
    • The loss of consortium (marital intimacy and companionship)
    • The cost of home renovations

We can help patients who spend time in any of the local hospitals or who require any other type of medical care:

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

We can file wrongful death damages if an accident takes the life of your loved one. Wrongful death damages include:

  • The costs of the funeral and burial
  • The loss of income that your loved one would have provided if they had lived
  • The loss of love, guidance, companionship, and comfort that your loved one would have provided
  • The value of the household services your loved one would have provided
  • Any outstanding medical bills between the accident date and the date of death of your family member

Virginia follows a contributory negligence rule, meaning a plaintiff’s own fault can bar recovery in many cases, subject to limited exceptions. Our personal injury lawyers work to show that the defendant is responsible.

Virginia law caps total recoverable damages in medical malpractice cases. For injuries occurring between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, the cap is $2.70 million, regardless of the number of defendants or theories of liability. Virginia also limits certain other categories of recovery (such as punitive damages and some claims involving the Commonwealth).

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Can I afford a Mechanicsville personal injury lawyer?

Yes, you can. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we handle personal claims on a contingency fee basis. We only receive compensation if there is a settlement or a verdict in your favor. Our success depends entirely on your success. We can prepare a contingency fee contract so you know exactly what our share is and what your share is.

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What are the time elements of a personal injury case in Virginia?

Time to file the claim

The time limit for filing personal injury claims is generally within two years from the date of the accident or within two years from the date of death. Some shorter notice-of-claim limits may apply, such as if there is a claim against a governmental agency/entity. Please do not wait. Contact us as soon as possible, so we can investigate the claim while everyone remembers what happened, review your medical care, and answer all your questions.

The time that a personal injury case takes

First, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Insurance companies often seek to minimize payouts. Once a settlement is accepted, it is typically final. There may be additional responsible parties, additional insurance coverage, or legal considerations that are not immediately apparent.

The time it takes to resolve a case depends on many factors. These factors include how complex the case is, how many defendants there are, how serious your injuries are, how much insurance coverage there is, who the defense lawyers are, and many other issues. Some defendants, such as physicians, are more likely to contest your claim because their reputations are on the line.

While we settle many cases, sometimes the best option for a strong recovery is a jury trial. We have the ability and resources to argue cases before juries. We can give you a more precise idea for your claim once we consult with you.

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Do you have a Mechanicsville personal injury lawyer near me?

Yes. We can meet new clients at our nearby Richmond office, located at 3315 West Broad Street. We can also conduct consultations by phone and through online video platforms, like Zoom and FaceTime. If your health prevents you from traveling, we can arrange to see you at your home, a health facility, or another location.

We can calmly and clearly guide you through the claims process.

Get help from our Mechanicsville personal injury lawyers now

Accidents change lives. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we can work to restore your life as much as possible – physically, emotionally, and financially. To schedule a free consultation with a Mechanicsville personal injury lawyer, contact us. We’re ready to help you now. We serve clients throughout Virginia.