Tuckahoe Car Accident Lawyers
Tuckahoe car accident attorneys representing clients throughout Virginia
At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we are respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for our preparation, persuasiveness, and impressive record of verdicts and settlements in car accident claims. We’re skilled at showing how the accident happened and why you deserve full compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and all your other damages. Our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers handle accident claims on a contingency fee basis. Call today to get started.
How can we help?
- What types of car accidents do your Tuckahoe car accident lawyers handle?
- What are the common causes of Tuckahoe car accidents?
- Who is responsible for my car accident in Tuckahoe?
- How can your Tuckahoe car accident lawyers help me?
- What types of injuries do car accident victims suffer?
- How much is my car accident claim worth?
- How common are car accidents?
- How much time do I have to file my car accident claim in Virginia?
What types of car accidents do your Tuckahoe car accident lawyers handle?
Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers is ready to help you today with the following types of car accident claims:
- Head-on collisions
- Rear-end accidents
- Broadside collisions
- Sideswipe collisions
- Multi-vehicle crashes
- Defective vehicle part crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle rider accidents
- Fatal accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Work and construction zone accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Uninsured/underinsured motorists
- Parking lot accidents
Our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers represent people who are injured in crashes. The type of car accident does not matter, though it is often a strong indicator of who is responsible and how seriously victims are likely to be hurt.
What are the common causes of Tuckahoe car accidents?
Some of the common causes of car accidents in Virginia include:
- Drunk driving
- Driving while impaired by drugs
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Driving too fast for traffic conditions
- Driving too fast for weather conditions
- Driver inexperience, as is common among teenage drivers
- Other types of traffic violations
Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers is a proud sponsor of the Virginia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and its annual public awareness event, Walk Like MADD. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents.
Who is responsible for my car accident in Tuckahoe?
Our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers file personal injury claims against all responsible parties. The defendants may include:
- The driver of the car that struck you
- The employer of the driver who struck you
- The owners of the vehicle, if different than the driver
- The Virginia Department of Transportation or other state agencies/entities who were responsible for the design and maintenance of the roadway
- A manufacturer of defective auto parts
- Other responsible defendants
How can your Tuckahoe car accident lawyers help me?
Our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers investigate how your accident happened and who should be held accountable. We understand what evidence and what laws support your claim that another driver and other defendants are responsible for your accident. We gather that evidence step-by-step.
We begin by hiring investigators who go to the accident site. There, they examine (and take photos and/or videos) the layout of the site. The layout includes identifying the lanes of travel, the nearest intersections, the road signs, the speed limit, obstructions, and any other evidence about how the accident happened. Investigators speak with anyone nearby who may have video of the accident. Investigators also speak with any eyewitnesses.
We review the police accident report and speak with the police officer if necessary. In complex cases, we may hire a traffic reconstruction expert to show second-by-second what happened. We also question every defendant through written questions called interrogatories and question every defendant and witness personally through oral questions called depositions. We review what traffic laws may have been broken.
Once we’ve gathered all the evidence and reviewed all the laws, we prepare a formal demand letter that we send to the insurance carriers. This letter explains why their client is liable and what damages the insurance carriers should pay.
What types of injuries do car accident victims suffer?
Even minor car accidents can cause serious injuries. Accidents involving high speeds, head-on crashes, and broadsides, are likely to cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we represent car accidents victims who have sustained injuries like:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These injuries include concussions, damage to multiple parts of the brain, the stretching and tearing of groups of nerves called axons, and blood and fluid buildup. The severity of a TBI may take time to diagnose. The consequences can include the loss of cognitive function and a lifetime of pain and complications.
- Spinal cord injuries. The spinal cord enables much of your body to communicate with your brain. Damage to the spinal cord can cause herniated discs, neck disorders, back pain, partial loss of movement, and complete paralysis.
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb. Some car accidents can crush or destroy part or all an arm or leg. Accident victims may not be able to work again, may need to use prosthetic devices (if they’re lucky that the amputation isn’t too severe), and often have difficulty coping with the emotional damage that scarring and disfigurement causes.
- Bone breaks and fractures. Many car accident victims break one or more bones in their bodies. Some breaks can be mended with or without surgery. Many victims live with chronic pain if the break/fracture doesn’t fully heal. During the healing process, most victims are unable to work.
- Back, shoulder, and neck injuries. These injuries often occur as the body is subject to forces and unusual movements in a car accident. The pain is normally due to damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, tissue, and nerves. Whiplash is a common injury that affects occupants of cars that are struck in the rear.
Some of the many other types of injuries that our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers handle include:
- Burn injuries
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Chronic pain
- Internal bleeding
- Internal organ damage
How much is my car accident claim worth?
At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we focus on all the small details that often add up to large settlements and verdicts. Every day you’re in pain is compensable. Every time you see a doctor, your claim for compensation increases. We work with your doctors to verify all the care you will need, including the care for likely complications. We review every type of pain you have and how your injuries are affecting every part of your life.
We demand compensation for the following damages:
- All your current and future medical expenses, including ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices, and medications.
- Your lost income to date and all the income you will lose due to your injuries
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of quality of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
We file wrongful death claims on behalf of the family members when a loved one dies in a car accident in Tuckahoe. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of personal support (guidance, comfort, and love).
If the driver who caused your accident was intoxicated or acted recklessly, we may seek punitive damages.
How much time do I have to file my car accident claim in Virginia?
The Virginia statute of limitations on car accident claims is two years.
We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible so we can investigate the accident while everyone remembers what happened, review your medical condition to ensure you’re seeing the doctors you should, answer all your questions, and start your claim for recovery.
How common are car accidents?
Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities across the country, in Virginia and Tuckahoe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 42,795 people died in vehicle accidents in 2022 nationwide. Here at home, the Virginia Highway Safety Office reported that there were more than 122,000 accidents in 2022, killing more than 1,000 people and injuring more than 59,000 people. Twelve people died and 170 were injured in Henrico County, which is home to Tuckahoe.
Most car accidents are avoidable. At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers are skilled at holding irresponsible drivers accountable for your injuries and the death of your loved one.
Speak with our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers today
At Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers, we understand how anxious you are. Your whole life has been turned upside down. You’re naturally worried about your health, your ability to earn a living, and your family. You’re worried about how these bills will be paid. Our Tuckahoe car accident lawyers are respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for our compassion, our aggressive representation, and our impressive record of verdicts and settlements. To schedule a free consultation to assert your rights after a car accident, please call us or fill out our contact form. We represent car accident victims and families whose loved ones died in a car accident on a contingency fee basis.