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For Virginia Beach DUI Crash Victim
Our client was visiting Virginia Beach when she was struck by a drunk driver. She suffered serious injuries and faced a long road to recovery....
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“I cannot say enough how grateful I am for the services of THE car crash experts, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. Cara Purvis, the attorney on my case, was very personable, easy to talk with, knowledgeable, and patient with my many questions. The supporting staff on my case- Alyssa, Hannah, and Lauren- communicated every step/phase of my case with clarity and promptness. From my initial call to the firm, to the settlement of my case, I felt reassured and confident in the abilities of the firm and I am more than pleased with the outcome.
Thank you, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers!”
Lexus E.
“It was a great experience working with Cara Purvis and team. The ladies took great care of my mom and I after a bad accident. Highly recommend!”
Charisse F.
“2022 was a rough driving year for me. That year, I was involved in 3 car accidents that were all not at fault. My third car accident was the big one. I was truly fortunate to be able to work with Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers over the duration of 15 months. I can’t begin to explain how hard they’ve worked on my car accident case. Having them represent me gave me a reassuring feeling that I was in good hands with good people. I don’t write many reviews unless I’m very impressed with a business. I am very impressed with Cooper Hurley. Specifically, there are two amazing women who worked on my case that I’m willing to take all the time needed to give them their praises. Cara Purvis was my attorney and Monique Collins was my paralegal. My case was very stressful and it felt like a weighted vest was always strapped onto me. Every time I spoke with Monique, she would reassure me that they would fight for me and have my back. I always felt like their top priority. They were very patient with me and always kept me in the loop as soon as possible. Cara was amazing to talk to and she answered all my questions and concerns in a fast timely manner. The kindness and love I’ve received from them both made me feel like family. They made it feel like I wasn’t just another stranger on another legal case. I pray that I never have to go through this situation again, but if it did come to that point again then I’d choose Cooper Hurley in an instant. Thank you Cara and Monique for all you’ve done for me!”
Antonia Ta
“2022 was a rough driving year for me. That year, I was involved in 3 car accidents that were all not at fault. My third car accident was the big one. I was truly fortunate to be able to work with Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers over the duration of 15 months. I can’t begin to explain how hard they’ve worked on my car accident case. Having them represent me gave me a reassuring feeling that I was in good hands with good people. I don’t write many reviews unless I’m very impressed with a business. I am very impressed with Cooper Hurley. Specifically, there are two amazing women who worked on my case that I’m willing to take all the time needed to give them their praises. Cara Purvis was my attorney and Monique Collins was my paralegal. My case was very stressful and it felt like a weighted vest was always strapped onto me. Every time I spoke with Monique, she would reassure me that they would fight for me and have my back. I always felt like their top priority. They were very patient with me and always kept me in the loop as soon as possible. Cara was amazing to talk to and she answered all my questions and concerns in a fast timely manner. The kindness and love I’ve received from them both made me feel like family. They made it feel like I wasn’t just another stranger on another legal case. I pray that I never have to go through this situation again, but if it did come to that point again then I’d choose Cooper Hurley in an instant. Thank you Cara and Monique for all you’ve done for me!”
Antonio T.
“Monique and Cara were amazing! I was hit and ran off the road by a drunk driver who hit many others before me and never stopped. It took over a year for everything to finally come together, and these ladies never gave up or stopped trying. They truly care about you. I hope I don’t, but if I do, I know where to go again!”
Julia E.
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Cara Purvis is an attorney at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers who focuses on helping clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes. She is committed to guiding clients through the pre-litigation process and helping them pursue the compensation they deserve. She attended West Virginia University and was a member of the Pride of West Virginia Marching Band (go Mountaineers!) before moving to Virginia Beach and graduating magna cum laude from Old Dominion University. She received her J.D. from Regent University School of Law.
Cara has devoted her entire career to helping others in the Hampton Roads area as an employment counselor, probation officer, and for 18 years as a trial attorney and Deputy Public Defender in Norfolk, Virginia where she represented indigent persons charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations, General District, and Circuit Courts. She handled close to 3200 cases throughout her career which included both jury and bench trials and was regarded as a compassionate client advocate and a fierce opponent in the courtroom. Cara joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in 2023 where she advocates for those injured through no fault of their own.
She is the proud mother of a son who is the product lead for a tech/streaming company in California and a daughter who practices law in DC. She is a member of Tapestry Church and enjoys photography and singing.
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