Suffolk, VA Personal Injury Lawyer

Virginia’s largest city by area, Suffolk, is home to diverse residents and economic interests, from high tech companies and defense contractors working with the U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) facility to peanut farming and processing. The terrain is just as varied, from neighborhoods along the Nansemond River to the solitude of the Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Suffolk has hundreds of miles of rural roads and some of them are notoriously dangerous. If you are ever injured due to negligence in Suffolk, you are never far from an experienced personal injury attorney. Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers has a client meeting location conveniently located in downtown Suffolk. Our personal injury lawyers have an impressive track record of successfully handling injury cases throughout eastern Virginia, and we are determined to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Professional Management of Accident Injury Claims in Suffolk

Any city with more than 90,000 residents is going to have its share of negligent drivers. So, it’s no surprise that auto, truck and motorcycle accidents are common on Suffolk’s busiest roadways, including US-13, US-17, and US-58. Highways such as U.S. 460 (Pruden Boulevard) and Whaleyville Boulevard have appalling accident records. Motor vehicle accident injuries vary due to the severity of the crash, but often include:

• Broken and crushed bones
• Burns and scars
• Concussions
• Internal organ injuries
• Loss of limbs
• Spinal injuries, including paralysis
• Torn ligaments
• Traumatic brain injury
• Whiplash injuries to the neck and back
• Wrongful death

When you are severely injured or you lose a loved one in a fatal accident, you need a capable, proven personal injury attorney to protect your rights. Our personal injury attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience in motor vehicle accident litigation, and we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our experienced personal injury lawyers have earned numerous distinctions, such as inclusion on the Virginia Super Lawyers list, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Ratings by Martindale-Hubbell® for high ethical standards and professional ability, and the Client Champion Silver Award. As a law firm we’ve also earned a perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating. We are fully prepared to handle your case and obtain full and fair compensation for your serious injuries.

Proving Liability in a Suffolk Car Crash

To prevail in your car accident case, you must be able to prove someone else caused the crash. The defendant in your case could be a negligent driver, the manufacturer of a defective car or auto part, a trucking company, or the government entity responsible for designing and maintaining a dangerous roadway. When another driver is at fault, the cause of the accident is usually one of the following:

• Abrupt lane changes
• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Failure to observe a traffic light or stop sign
• Failure to yield right of way
• Speeding and reckless driving
• Tailgating
• Texting or using a cellphone while driving
• Weaving in and out of traffic

Proof another driver was at fault for your Suffolk wreck can come from many sources. Our firm thoroughly investigates the facts of your accident, interviews potential witnesses, and deposes potential defendants. We also consult with qualified accident reconstruction experts who have extensive experience examining a variety of crash scenarios, including rear-end collisions, side impacts, head-on collisions, rollovers, and multi-vehicle pileups. Our personal injury attorneys and dedicated legal staff do not rest until we have gathered the evidence necessary to get you a fair settlement or take your case confidently to trial.

Capable Representation for a Variety of Personal Injury Cases

We handle more than auto accidents. We are prepared to assist you in cases related to any type of negligent harm, including:

• Slip and fall —Suffolk has a broad variety of urban and natural amenities. If observing wildlife in the Dismal Swamp is not your thing, you can visit Riddick’s Folly House Museum, The Suffolk Art Gallery, or the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Or, you can spend some time and money at the restaurants and movie theater at Harbour View in north northeast Suffolk, Walmart SuperCenter, or DICK’s Sporting Goods. Landlords have a duty to make their premises safe for visitors, but if a hidden hazard causes you to slip and fall, you could sustain a painful and lasting injury. As you work to recover, let our skilled attorney manage your injury claim.
• Defective consumer products — Manufacturers who put dangerous products on the market are liable for injuries that occur. But fighting a large corporation takes knowledge and resources. You can trust our legal team to hold powerful companies accountable.
• Defective medical devices and dangerous drugs — We live in an age of great medical advances, but unfortunately many drugs and medical devices created to help patients have been shown to be extremely harmful. If you are suffering because of a dangerous drug or defective device, our legal team will help you fight for justice.

With every case we undertake, we pursue the maximum level of compensation possible, so you are covered for your medical bills, lost income, physical pain, and mental suffering.

To get full value for your case, you must act quickly. Not only does the Virginia statute of limitations generally set a two-year time deadline for personal injury claims, but prompt action means you can preserve evidence to strengthen your case. Additionally, there may be circumstances where you are required to give notice of your claim as soon as six months after the date of incident. Get your case started by contacting our firm today.

What is the Value of My Case?

How much compensation a claimant may be able to take home after a successful personal injury lawsuit depends on the amount of harm the accident caused them to suffer. The compensatory damages a person pursues in a lawsuit are meant to compensate them for specific injuries and losses—not all of which have an objective monetary value.

For example, if an accident results in a permanent disability, the full value of a case may include not only economic damages like medical expenses and lost wages, but also non-economic damages related to the impact a condition will have on the claimant for the rest of their life. A personal injury lawyer in Suffolk could go over in detail what damages may be recoverable in a personal injury claim during an initial consultation.

Should I Settle My Case Out of Court or Pursue a Court Trial?

When trying to minimize the amount of compensation they may be responsible for, defendants may try to make quick offers to settle cases right after an accident. It can be tempting to take what might seem like a generous offer without asking questions, but these initial offers are rarely enough to cover all the losses a serious personal injury can result in.

A legal professional in Suffolk can discuss the priorities of a civil claim and help someone decide whether to accept an initial settlement offer, negotiate for a better settlement, or seek a verdict in court. Each path has advantages and disadvantages, but a knowledgeable personal injury attorney from Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers can help someone make an informed decision during your personal injury claim.

Contact an Experienced Injury Lawyer in Suffolk to Protect Your Rights

If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligent actions, we invite you to take advantage of a free consultation with an experienced Suffolk personal injury lawyer at our firm. Call us today or contact us online to schedule your appointment. Our Suffolk meeting location is conveniently located at 215 Market Street in the heart of Suffolk, just a block south of the Center for Cultural Arts. We accept personal injury cases on a contingency basis, so you pay no legal fees unless and until you recover compensation through a settlement or court verdict.

People Also Ask

How do you calculate emotional pain and suffering?

It is often hard to put a numerical value to the emotion pain and suffering someone sustains in a personal injury case. An experienced personal injury attorney can help explain your emotional pain and suffering to the insurance company, judge, and/or jury to ensure you received the maximum compensation possible.

What are the elements of wrongful death?

The main difference between a regular personal injury case and a wrongful death case is that in a wrongful death case someone has to qualify as the administrator or executor of the estate in order to handle the lawsuit. The personal injury attorneys at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers can walk you through the qualification process and answer any questions you have related to the loss of a loved one.

What is a brain injury worth?

What a case is worth depends on the particular case. Cases involving traumatic brain injuries are unique because often the amount of treatment that you can receive to help recover from a brain injury is somewhat limited. Additionally, brain injuries are often missed in the emergency room and are not diagnosed until weeks or months after the wreck. Brain injuries are also unique in the fact that they are often an invisible injury and many people are not familiar with the sign and symptoms of a brain injury. An experienced personal injury attorney can help ensure that the insurance company, judge, and/or fully understand the extent of your brain injury to ensure you are fully and fairly compensated.

When do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer?

It is best to reach out to one of our experienced personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. This is so we can provide valuable advice to ensure your case is on track during all stages. Another benefit of hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is so that we can deal with the insurance companies while you focus on getting the medical attention you need to heal from your injuries.

How can I get represented in a personal injury case?

If you were injured through no fault of your own contact one of our experienced Suffolk personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation. If you decided to retain Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers to represent you in your personal injury case we can email you sign-up documents to complete electronically, we can meet you at one of our convenient client meeting locations, or we can even come to you at your home or the hospital.

How do I file injury charges against somebody?

If you were hurt due to the negligent actions of someone else contact one of our personal injury attorneys to file a claim.

How do I fire my personal injury attorney?

If you have already retained a personal injury attorney, but are not satisfied with your current legal representation, you still have options. Give Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers a call to discuss what option would best suit your case.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

In Virginia, the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit for a personal injury claim is generally two years from the date of the injury. However, there are situations where there may be notice requirements as short as 6 months from the date of injury. Therefore, if you have a question about an injury claim you should contact one of our experience Suffolk personal injury attorneys as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is properly preserved.

How long does it take to get personal injury compensation?

The exact timeline for every case is hard to predict. This is because there are many factors that go into every case. First, we never want to resolve your case until you are finished with your medical treatment, or we have a good idea of what future medical treatment you will require. It also depends on if we are able to negotiate a settlement or if we have to file suit in order to get you fairly compensated for your injuries.