Why Choosing the Right Car Accident Law Firm After a Collision Matters

Winning a car accident lawsuit is difficult in Virginia because pure contributory negligence rules govern Virginia lawsuits. This means that if the other party can prove that you are even 1% responsible for your injuries, you can’t receive any compensation from a court verdict. Only the best car accident law firms can win cases when constrained by this rule.

If you were injured in a collision in Virginia, you can’t afford to choose a random car accident law firm. You need a law firm like Commonwealth Law Group, which has an exceptional record of getting good results for clients. Consider the following when choosing the right personal injury lawyers to handle your case.

How an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer Can Support Your Car Accident Case

The most important support an experienced car accident attorney can give you is during the free case evaluation and consultation. During this consultation, an attorney with the right experience will identify whether you have a strong case, and how likely you are to prevail against the at-fault driver.

Key Qualities of a Skilled Car Accident Attorney

An experienced car accident lawyer will exhibit specific qualities. Most of those qualities should shine through during the initial consultation.

Ability to Speak to Clients

As previously noted, the right attorney can quickly identify whether you have a strong case based on whatever evidence you can provide them with during the initial consultation. However, having good judgment isn’t enough. They need to be able to explain complex legal concepts to you in a way that allows you to make sound decisions about your legal options.

Evidence Gathering and Preservation Skills

Along with letting you know that you have a valid case, our legal team also has to convince the insurance company that you have a case.

Convincing the insurance company primarily requires collecting and preserving critical evidence. The right lawyer knows what type of evidence is required and how to present it convincingly.

Maximizing Your Compensation

Maximizing your compensation is the main goal of our car accident law firm. This means that we act quickly from the moment you hire us. If we don’t interview a witness within days or even hours of an accident, they might forget important details, and that will harm your case. Similarly, certain types of physical evidence or recordings may become inaccessible after a few days.

It is also important to make sure you receive treatment from the right doctors. An evaluation from an inexperienced physician could undervalue your claim by tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. We will make sure you get the right treatment from doctors who know how to give an evaluation that supports your claim.

How to Find the Right Attorney for Your Needs

The best way to find the right lawyer for your needs is to take advantage of our free consultation and case evaluation. Our lawyers will answer any questions you have during the free consultation and will provide you with an honest assessment of your case.

To better help us understand the circumstances of your case, bring as much evidence as possible to the consultation. This helps you get a more accurate assessment of your case and your chances of winning. It is advantageous to both you and us if we have as much information as possible. Best of all, there is no obligation to choose our law firm, even if you get a free consultation.

FAQ

How Much Will a Lawyer From Commonwealth Law Group Cost Me?

At Commonwealth Law Group, we charge a contingency fee for all car accident cases. This means that we only charge you a fee if we successfully win money for you.

When we win you money, we always take a set percentage of your compensation. This means the more money we get you, the larger our fee. This fee structure encourages us to fight as hard for you as possible.

Is There An Exception to the Pure Contributory Negligence Rule?

The only exception to this rule that might affect you in a vehicle collision case is the common carrier exception. According to this exception, if you are an employee of a common carrier and are injured, your contributory negligence will not bar you from getting recovery.

In simple terms, this essentially means that bus drivers can sue their employer after getting injured in a bus accident.

Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Lawsuit After a Vehicle Collision?

Yes. The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in Virginia is two years. This means you can wait at most two years after a car accident to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. Once that deadline passes, you can no longer take legal action.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer at Commonwealth Law Group Today

If you were injured in a car accident in Virginia, you need the right car accident law firm to represent your claim. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer who can help you get fair compensation.