Emporia Personal Injury Lawyer

Being hurt in an accident can cause physical and financial hardships, which is why whoever hurt you should be held responsible. If someone’s carelessness caused an accident that hurt you, you deserve money for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Whether you were hurt in a car crash, a dog bite incident, or another life-changing event, having an experienced attorney on your side will ensure you are treated fairly. I’m Ed Atkinson, and as an Emporia personal injury lawyer, I can help you get the money you need after an accident. 

If you or a family member needs help with a personal injury case, contact Atkinson Law today. I offer free case reviews to talk about your accident and explain your options. If you decide to hire me, you’ll pay nothing unless I get you a settlement or court award. Contact my office now to get started.

Examples of Cases I Handle

As a personal injury lawyer serving Emporia, VA, and the surrounding areas, I help injured clients in cases involving bodily injuries and wrongful death.

Examples of cases I handle include:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Truck accidents
• Nursing home injuries
• Dog bites
• Slip-and-fall incidents

After 15 years of helping accident victims in Virginia, I know the struggles you may face. You can count on me for five-star legal service. I am here to provide legal support while fighting for the money you need.

Common Damages in Emporia Personal Injury Claims

After someone else is negligent and causes you harm, you deserve money to pay for your expenses and losses.

These damages vary from case to case but may include:

• Medical expenses like emergency room care, hospital stays, surgery, and medication
• Lost income from missing work or being unable to return to your job
• The repair or replacement cost of your damaged vehicle or other property
• Transport to and from medical appointments
• Funeral and burial costs if a loved one passes away
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish like depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Lost enjoyment of life from not being able to do the things you used to enjoy
• The emotional suffering of losing a loved one

My goal is to get you the full amount to cover the money you lost and the pain and discomfort you suffered. If the insurance company refuses to pay you what is right, I will take your case to court and fight for you there.

Qualifying for Punitive Damages

Sometimes you may qualify for punitive damages. These additional damages punish the person who caused the accident with their reckless actions and warn others not to do the same thing.

I’ll go after punitive damages if someone unlawfully disregards your safety. For instance, if a drunk driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15% caused a car accident that injured you, I would seek punitive damages.

Even if the person who caused the crash had lower levels of alcohol than 0.15%, I could still go after them using something called “common law.” This is just one example. As your attorney, I will try to get you as much money as the law allows for your accident.

Time Limit in Virginia for Taking Your Case to Court

After being hurt in the Emporia area, you might wonder how much time you have to sue. Per the Code of Virginia § 8.01-243, there is generally a two-year deadline for filing a civil lawsuit with the court system.

Usually, you lose the right to seek damages after two years pass. Even if you have plenty of time left before the deadline, it’s best to speak with an attorney long before that. Legal battles can take time. Reaching out to me soon after your accident will give me time to gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and come up with a legal strategy.

When you give me a call or fill out the online form, I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you choose to hire me, I’ll start working on your case right away. Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Speak With Me, Your Emporia Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one were injured near Emporia, VA, you need a lawyer you can depend on. Call Atkinson Law or fill out the online form to schedule an appointment to discuss your case. I will speak with you personally instead of passing you off to an “intake specialist” as other law firms do. You can even do your case review in the comfort of your own home by meeting me online.

During this free consultation, I will listen to what happened and give you my honest thoughts on your case. If we decide to work together, I will fight hard to get you all the money you deserve for your injuries and damages. Don’t let the insurance company take advantage of you! Contact my office now to get started without risk.