Williamsburg Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Drunk driving accidents are a serious problem in Williamsburg, VA, and nationwide. These collisions often result in severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. Victims of these crashes usually face medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

If you’ve been involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your rights and seek justice. Hiring an experienced Williamsburg drunk driving accident lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Contact Atkinson Law for a free, no-obligation consultation with our experienced Williamsburg car accident lawyer.

Financial Recovery for Injured Victims

The physical, emotional, and financial impact of a drunk driving accident cannot be understated. As an accident victim, you should be entitled to compensation for these losses, so it’s important to be aware of the different types of financial recoveries available.

I’m Ed Atkinson, and as an experienced personal injury lawyer serving Williamsburg, I can help you pursue the following damages:

• Medical expenses: This should include your medications and all your medical bills, including the cost of any necessary ambulance rides, surgeries, therapy, doctor visits, and other necessary treatments.
• Lost wages: Any lost income from missed work days due to injury can also be included in a settlement awarded after a drunk driving accident.
• Pain and suffering: In addition to those financial losses, you could recover damages for non-economic damages related to inconvenience,  pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress: The pain and suffering category also includes the emotional distress caused by the injury and its aftermath. Just like with physical pain, it’s often difficult to put a monetary value on this type of damage. However, the law does recognize trauma after an accident as worthy of compensation.

While nothing can truly compensate you for a traumatic experience, recovering damages for both economic and non-economic losses helps ensure you don’t suffer financially for an accident that wasn’t your fault.

I Will Deal With the Insurance Companies for You

You may wonder about a personal injury attorney’s role in handling your insurance claim. As your Williamsburg car accident lawyer, I will handle the insurance companies for you. While insurance adjusters will tell you they want to help you recover the expenses you incurred from the accident, their real goal is to minimize your damages and pay out as little as possible.

Please remember that they are not on your side and will try to get you talking so they can use something you say against you.

As a personal injury lawyer who spent years representing insurance companies, I know how to protect you in these situations by countering their tactics. When I accept your case, I’ll handle all communications with the insurers and other involved parties, so you can relax and focus on recovering from the accident.

With years of experience in these cases, I am well-equipped to build a strong case and obtain financial compensation for all you’ve endured. Whether you’ve sustained property damage, bodily injuries, or both, I’m here to fight for a fair settlement or court award that addresses your economic and non-economic losses.

Wrongful Death Caused by a Drunk Driver

The heartbreak that follows a wrongful death caused by a drunk driver cannot be measured in words. Every fatality holds the potential to rip families apart, with ripple effects felt for generations to come. In Virginia, when a family loses a loved one in this way, they can seek justice through the courts.

By filing a wrongful death lawsuit, the deceased’s family may be awarded monetary compensation for funeral and burial expenses as well as lost wages and companionship that surviving family members have lost. This solution is not without its limitations, however; only the properly qualified personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file such a suit in Virginia.

Navigating the legal process after a tragic loss can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. However, families should know that they have options for achieving justice for their departed loved one.

With diligent case preparation and the right legal strategy, a wrongful death suit can hold wrongdoers accountable while ensuring closure and financial security for those struggling with the aftermath.

Time Limit for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Virginia

Virginia law limits your time to file a personal injury lawsuit. Barring certain exceptions, you only have two years to take legal action. The statute of limitations for wrongful death suits is also just two years.

During your initial consultation, I’ll evaluate your case and tell you how long you have left to file a civil suit.

Even if you have almost two years, reaching out to Atkinson Law now will give me more time to build a compelling case for compensation. Starting soon after an accident is ideal since witnesses can forget important details, and evidence can be lost or covered up the longer we wait.

In my 15 years as an attorney, I’ve always planned on having more evidence than needed so I don’t risk being even slightly underprepared for trial.

Contact Atkinson Law for a Free Consultation

While auto accidents caused by drunk drivers are often serious, even a minor fender bender can lead to whiplash, vehicle damage, and lots of inconveniences. You shouldn’t have to pay for an accident someone else caused, and as your Williamsburg drunk driving accident attorney, I’m here to help you get justice.

I will gladly travel to meet you where you are, or we can do a phone or internet consultation if you prefer. During this initial session, we can discuss the specifics of your case and your legal options for financial recovery. I work on contingency, so I only get paid when you receive a settlement or court award.

Contact Atkinson Law to get started with zero risk!