Hampton Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury claims in Hampton, Virginia, may arise when the negligent, careless, or reckless actions of others lead to an accident that results in injuries. Compensation may be available if you incurred medical bills, lost income, and other expenses related to your injuries. For more specific insight into the compensation available, it is important to consult a Hampton personal injury lawyer.
An experienced personal injury lawyer at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers can evaluate the facts surrounding the accident that led to your injuries and identify potentially liable parties. With the guidance of legal counsel, you can focus on your health while we handle the legal details.
Types of cases we handle in our Hampton office
Common Ways Personal Injuries Occur
Any accident that results in major injuries and was caused by someone else’s negligence can lead to a claim. However, there are common accidents our personal injury lawyers in Hampton see regularly.
Car Crashes
I-664, US 60 (Kecoughtan Road), US 258 (Mercury Boulevard), Settlers Landing Road and LaSalle Avenue see a lot of heavy traffic, and therefore a lot of accidents. Regardless of whether it was a collision involving a motorcycle, tractor-trailer, pedestrian, bike, or just another car, you have rights.
Slip and Fall
Hampton is a varied city, offering the best of urban living and scenic open spaces. You can enjoy a relaxing walk along Buckroe Beach and through Gosnold’s Hope Park or Sandy Bottom Nature Park, see a show at the Hampton Coliseum, take in an athletic event at the Boo Williams Sportsplex, or shop at any number of retail malls and stores, including Peninsula Town Center, Walmart SuperCenter, Target, Big Lots, Marshalls, or Bass Pro Shops. But, if a hidden hazard at a store or business causes a slip and fall, your day out could be ruined and you could be facing a long recovery from a painful injury.
Defective Consumer Products
Manufacturers have a duty to make their products reasonably safe for use. But every year, defective products cause injury or death to tens of thousands of Americans. Everyday household items like ladders and lawn mowers can cause terrible injuries. You cannot fight a large corporation on your own, but our legal team has the skill and resources to hold powerful companies accountable.
Negligence and the Role it Plays in Claims
As any skilled lawyer can tell you, negligence is the legal standard applicable to many personal injury claims. If a person or party acts or fails to act in a manner that reasonably ensures the safety of others, they could be negligent and therefore liable for any injuries to you that result.
For example, drivers have a duty to obey traffic laws and drive in a reasonably safe manner. If those drivers exceed the speed limit, disregard traffic signs, or drive while impaired, they arguably are negligent in that they have breached the required standard of care. To understand who might be negligent for a specific accident, speak with our Hampton personal injury attorney.
Time Limits for Filing a Claim in Hampton
Virginia law has a timeframe in which a lawyer must file personal injury claims. Under Va. Code § 8.01-243, this timeframe, generally referred to as a statute of limitations, imposes a deadline of under two years from the date of the accident that led to your injuries. If a lawsuit is not filed in the Hampton Circuit Court or other proper venue, then claims are likely lost. Failure to meet this statute of limitations may result in an inability to bring any claims stemming from the injuries.
Due to the importance of the statute of limitations, it is essential to contact a Hampton personal injury attorney directly following any accident that causes injuries. Taking this step can help ensure that you are able to seek compensation for your losses.
In addition to this deadline, there can be other deadlines to take action less than two years from the accident. For example, claims for injury against the City of Hampton have a notice rule of six months from the accident.
Damages You May Be Entitled To
A personal injury claim may enable you to seek a variety of damages to compensate you for your losses. Some of these damages are economic in nature and are easily quantifiable. These damages may include medical bills, lost wages, hospitalization expenses, and prescription drug or medical device costs.
Other damages are not so easily quantifiable, but also may be available in personal injury cases. These non-economic damages may include pain and suffering and loss of companionship. An award involving these types of damages is designed to compensate you for the difficulties and perhaps permanent changes to your life due to the injuries you suffered. A Hampton injury claim lawyer could help you recover damages for your injuries.
Calling a Hampton Personal Injury Attorney
Injuries sustained in any type of accident can be devastating and cause financial, physical, and emotional hardship. When others are at fault for causing the accident that led to your injuries, you should seek compensation for your losses from the responsible parties and their insurance companies.
An accident injury attorney may allow you to hold at-fault parties liable for the losses that you have suffered. Contact a Hampton personal injury lawyer for advice if you are injured in an accident caused by the negligent behavior of others. Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers wants to help you get the justice you deserve.
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