If you suffer an injury through no fault of your own you may often feel like the pain of the injury itself is just the beginning. There are layers of obligations, homework, tasks, phone calls, and finances that pile up as your healing begins. Often the stress of each of these things can make the process seem too monumental to handle on your own. We understand that. Our attorneys have spent years in this field to develop the knowledge to help guide your post-injury decision-making. But more than that, we understand how overwhelming and time consuming this process can feel from the inside, and have dedicated our careers to helping people navigate it.
Our job is to take the weight off of your shoulders so that you can rest and heal. After you have worked through your medical care with your team of doctors, the real work of a personal injury attorney begins. We will gather evidence and facts to build the strongest case possible to take on even the biggest insurance companies. We will walk you through every step of your personal injury case so that you feel prepared and confident. If litigation is necessary, we have decades of experience backing our attorneys to achieve the best outcome possible.
Injury cases include:
WHAT MAKES A GOOD CASE?
One of the most common questions we are asked is “Do you think I have a good case?” Our job is to start thinking abut the answer to this question from the moment you meet with us. Many times, our clients come to us because an insurance company has made them question whether they really have a claim. We won’t be intimidated into a bottom dollar settlement or abandoning a good claim. We aren’t afraid to put the work in if it means a good result for our clients. So what makes a good case?
Evidence: It is a smart decision to involve a lawyer early in your claim. We can help you preserve evidence that can clinch your entire case down the road. We will walk you through the documents we need to establish your insurance coverage, coverage to pay for the medical care that you need, and photos to document injuries and damage to your vehicle and to establish a chain of events. We have the resources to track down witnesses and canvas for security footage that may capture the moment of injury itself.
Damages: In Virginia, you can recover monetary damages if you are injured through someone else’s negligence. We will guide you through the early phase of your case where you receive treatment for your injuries. We know the stress of having to attend multiple visits to a doctor’s office, or travel for specialized testing. We want to make the process as clear for you as we can so you understand the importance documenting your injuries – not just for your health, but also to hold the negligent person responsible for the harm they have caused.
Insurance companies will want you to accept their bottom-dollar offers early in the case, before you really have a complete picture of your claim. For example, many plaintiffs in dog bite cases will suffer scars that require specialized care that may take months to complete. Taking an offer too early in the process may mean that you have forever walked away from money that should have been yours. We know how to guide our clients through this decision-making process to help them make the right choices.
Many times, an injured person may feel pressured to take a lower offer because they do not know what damages they can claim. You are entitled to be compensated for monetary damages which can include the dollar amount of your medical bills. But you don’t want to miss out on other elements of monetary damages like lost wages, prescriptions, or damage to your property. An injured person is also entitled to compensation for non-monetary damages. This includes things like pain, suffering, and inconvenience in the process of healing from someone else’s negligence. Our attorneys specialize in identifying and documenting the elements to establish your claim for monetary and non-monetary damages.
Our job is to have the answers you need, and to walk you on a path to a successful outcome. There are many factors to an injury claim that require the specialized knowledge of our attorneys. What if you were injured by a drunk driver? What additional recovery may you be entitled to? How long do you have to bring a claim? What insurance coverages will protect you? What if you have been injured by an uninsured driver? If you have these questions, you need to call one of our experienced personal injury attorneys today.
Please contact our firm immediately to meet with a skilled and experienced lawyer today. Our attorneys are always willing to help with your legal issue, no matter how big or how small.
Call us at: 757-486-7055 or email us at info@inmanstrickler.com