Fairfax Car Accident Attorney

Skilled Car Accident Attorneys Pursuing Fair Compensation in Fairfax, Virginia

A serious car accident can completely change a person's life. The injuries that can occur in a collision can be severe, leading to extensive medical bills, missed work, and ongoing difficulties. A person may be unsure about what steps they should take after a car crash, how to address their various expenses, or how to handle insurance claims. Legal help can be crucial in these situations. By working with an experienced attorney, a person can address their financial and personal losses and make sure their interests will be protected.

At Shevlin Smith, P.C., our law firm focuses on honesty, personalized service, and dedicated representation for every client. We understand the difficulties that people face when dealing with the injuries that occur in car accidents. We will take the time to determine what happened during a crash, explain the options that are available, and address the legal issues that a person may encounter. We will stand by the side of clients throughout their cases, fighting to protect their rights at all times.

Experienced Representation for Car Accident Victims

Our attorney will investigate the circumstances of a crash, gathering police reports, witness statements, and any available photo or video evidence. He will work with medical providers to understand the full scope of a person's injuries and how these issues will affect them in the future.

Our lawyer will handle all communication with insurance companies, ensuring that a client will not have to deal directly with adjusters who may try to minimize payouts. He will calculate the true value of a claim, accounting for current medical bills, future treatment needs, and other effects that a car accident has had on a person's daily life.

If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our attorney is prepared to pursue a claim in court. Our firm has obtained many multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for injury victims. We can help clients take steps to maximize the value of their claims and recover financial compensation that will fully address their damages. We will make sure to keep clients informed and answer their questions honestly, providing the assurance that their needs will be met throughout their cases.

Addressing Different Types of Car Accidents

Our firm represents clients involved in a wide range of collisions, including:

• Head-On Collisions: These collisions will often involve high levels of force, and they can cause catastrophic injuries. Our lawyer will work to determine whether unsafe passing, wrong-way driving, or other forms of negligence were the cause of a head-on crash.
• Rear-End Collisions: One vehicle may strike another from behind because a driver was tailgating, traveling too fast, or not paying attention to traffic. These accidents can lead to whiplash, back injuries, and head injuries, even at moderate speeds.
• T-Bone Accidents: When the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another at an intersection or in another location, a driver or passenger may be seriously injured. The sides of a vehicle offer less protection than the front or rear, and victims may experience fractures, spine injuries, and other forms of bodily harm.
• Distracted Driving Accidents: When a driver takes their attention away from the road because of texting or other distractions, their delayed reaction times can lead to a crash.
• Drunk Driving Accidents: Alcohol and drugs can lead to multiple types of impairments, affecting a driver's reaction time, judgment, coordination, and more. Crashes caused by impaired drivers can result in severe injuries due to the failure to slow down or take evasive action.
• Speeding Accidents: A driver who violates the speed limit or travels at an unsafe speed will be more likely to cause a car crash. Higher speeds can also lead to more severe injuries in collisions.
• Hit and Run Accidents: A driver who was at fault for a collision may flee from the scene rather than stopping to exchange information and provide assistance. Our attorney can take steps to identify hit and run drivers or assist with uninsured motorist claims.
• Uninsured and Underinsured Driver Accidents: When drivers do not have auto insurance, or when the minimum required coverage will not fully address the damages suffered by a victim, our lawyer can help ensure that a person can receive coverage under their own insurance policy.

Compensation for Car Accident Victims

People who have been injured in car crashes may be compensated for a wide range of losses. The compensation that will be available will depend on the severity of the crash, the nature of a person's injuries, and other factors.

Medical expenses may be covered in a car accident claim. A victim may be compensated for the costs of treatment related to the crash, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, prescription medications, and future treatment that will be needed.

A person may also receive compensation for lost income. This will account for the wages a person was unable to earn while recovering from their injuries. In cases involving long-term or permanent injuries, compensation may also address the loss of future income.

The pain and suffering that have occurred because of a collision may also be addressed. A person may receive compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress they have experienced, including any issues that have affected their ability to enjoy their daily life, participate in hobbies, or care for their family the way they had in the past.

Contact Our Fairfax, Virginia Car Accident Lawyer

No matter how a car accident happened, the lawyer at Shevlin Smith, P.C. can help an injury victim take steps to protect their rights and recover the compensation they deserve. Contact our Fairfax car accident injury attorney at 703-591-0067 to set up a free consultation.