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If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Norfolk, contact our personal injury lawyers today for a free case review. There is no upfront cost to you.

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Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyer

Our lawyers are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation for Norfolk’s community. As seasoned Norfolk personal injury lawyers, we stand by those injured due to negligence, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. From car accidents caused by reckless driving to incidents involving unsafe premises, our team is committed to advocating for your rights against large insurance companies and at-fault parties.

At Philip S. Georges, PLLC injury lawyers, we understand the impact of personal injuries on your life and strive to make the legal process as smooth and transparent as possible. Our Norfolk personal injury attorneys tailor each strategy to your unique situation, utilizing our comprehensive knowledge and experience to maximize your recovery. If you’ve suffered an injury in Norfolk, trust The Wolf Pack® to handle your case with the precision and dedication it deserves.

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Getting Help Is Easy

Getting the help you need is easy. Contact us for a free consultation about your case today.

You Have Legal Rights

If you were hurt by someone else’s recklessness, you deserve compensation. The Wolf Pack® is here to defend you.

No Fees Upfront

We don’t charge anything for your case review. You also won’t owe a dime if we don’t win your case for you!

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How Our Personal Injury Attorneys Will Help

Our Norfolk personal injury attorneys are committed to your recovery and legal success. Here’s how our team will help you navigate your personal injury case:

  • Clear Guidance Through Legal Processes: Personal injury laws can be complex and daunting. Our attorneys bring clarity and precision, guiding you through each step of the legal process. From filing claims to understanding statutes of limitations, we ensure you are fully informed and prepared for every phase of your case.
  • Maximizing Your Compensation: Ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve is our primary concern. We use our extensive legal knowledge to accurately assess all your damages—including medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering—to ensure your settlement accurately reflects the impact of your injuries.
  • Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Interacting with insurance adjusters can be challenging. Our personal injury lawyers have significant experience in negotiating with insurers. We manage all communications and negotiations on your behalf, making sure you are not pressured into accepting an unsatisfactory offer.
  • Trial Representation: While most personal injury cases are settled outside of court, some require a trial to secure fair compensation. Our attorneys are prepared to represent you in court.
  • Providing a Competitive Advantage: The benefit of having The Wolf Pack® injury lawyers on your side is significant. With our comprehensive legal knowledge and committed approach, we ensure you have a strong advocate against opposing legal teams and insurance companies. We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you.

Choosing Philip S. Georges, PLLC injury lawyers means partnering with a team that supports your physical, emotional, and financial recovery. Let us help you move forward from your injury with confidence and comprehensive support.

Potential Compensation in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

When pursuing compensation in a personal injury claim, it’s important to understand what is possible to be compensated for, and what compensation is available in your unique case. 

Personal injury compensation is generally organized into three categories: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages.

Economic damages are tangible financial expenses incurred as a result of the accident. These damages are typically easy to calculate, as it’s just a matter of adding them all up. 

Common economic damages include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Property damage
  • Lost wages and earning capacity

Non-economic damages are awarded for the intangible losses that don’t have a specific dollar value but significantly impact the victim’s quality of life.

Common non-economic damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life 

Punitive damages are less common and not tied directly to the type of losses suffered. Instead, they are intended to punish the defendant for particularly malicious or reckless behavior, in order to deter similar conduct in the future. Ask your attorney if punitive damages are applicable to your unique case. 

 

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Personal Injury Claims Process

During the initial case review, you will discuss your case details, injuries, and impact on your life with an attorney. The attorney will assess your claim and explain your legal options.

If you decide to proceed, you’ll formally engage the attorney’s services.

Your attorney will collect all necessary evidence to build a strong case. This may include police reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs or videos of the incident, etc. Your attorney will also make detailed documentation of your injuries, treatment, recovery process, and any other financial losses as a result of the accident.

Once your condition stabilizes, your attorney will prepare a detailed demand letter to the insurance company, outlining your case and the compensation sought.

The insurance company will respond to the demand, which most likely will lead to settlement negotiations. Your attorney will negotiate on your behalf to try and maximize your settlement.

If no settlement is reached through negotiation, your attorney may recommend filing a lawsuit.

If a lawsuit is filed, the next step is for both sides to exchange relevant information through discovery, which might include depositions, requests for documents, and interrogatories. This may also involve hiring experts to provide testimony or analysis to strengthen your case.

Oftentimes, both parties will participate in mediation to try to settle the case before it goes to trial. If mediation fails, the case moves forward, and both sides prepare for trial by organizing evidence, preparing witness testimony, and formulating arguments.

Each side presents its case in court, including opening statements, witness testimonies, and closing arguments. The jury (or judge in a bench trial) makes a decision on liability and damages. 

If necessary, either side can appeal the court’s decision. After it’s all done, steps are taken to collect the awarded damages if the verdict is in your favor.

Once all legal paperwork is completed, the attorney ensures that the settlement amount is distributed appropriately, including legal fees and outstanding medical bills.

Important Virginia Laws To Know for Your Personal Injury Claim

When navigating a personal injury claim in Virginia, there are a handful of specific laws that you should be aware of. These laws can significantly impact the outcome of your personal injury claim.

  • Statute of Limitations: The statute of limitations is the time limit you have to file a lawsuit. In Virginia, the statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of the injury. Failing to file a lawsuit within this timeframe typically results in the loss of your right to claim compensation. 
  • Comparative Negligence: Virginia follows a “pure contributory negligence” rule. This means that if you are found to be even slightly at fault for the incident that caused your injury (as little as 1%), you cannot collect any compensation from other at-fault parties.
  • Damage Caps: Certain types of damages in Virginia are capped. For example, punitive damages in most personal injury cases are capped at $350,000. Compensatory damages are not capped.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Virginia

We handle the vast majority of personal injury cases at our Norfolk office. Some of the most common cases we handle include:

If you’re dealing with a personal injury that’s not on that list, there’s a good chance we’re still able to help. Contact us today for a free case review. We’re happy to help. 

Do I Have a Case?

Anyone who gets injured in an accident wonders if they have a valid case. The simple answer is: if someone else’s negligence leads to your injuries, you have the legal right to seek compensation. 

Get in touch with our Norfolk personal injury lawyers today for a free case review. We’ll be able to help determine if your unique situation makes for a valid personal injury claim. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

While you can legally represent yourself in the state of Virginia, it could negatively impact the amount of compensation you can receive. The insurance company has lawyers defending them, and you should, too. The Wolf Pack® has the legal experience to fight on your behalf and protect your rights against the insurance company.

Every personal injury case is different. The Wolf Pack® will need to conduct a free case review to provide an accurate estimate, but you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical bills, emotional trauma, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, and other accident-related injuries. The Wolf Pack® makes sure we are fighting for the maximum possible compensation for every client that joins the pack.

Any trustworthy personal injury attorney will work on contingency, which means there’s no fee unless they win your case. When you work with The Wolf Pack®, we start with a free, no-risk case review. From there, we get started on your case. But if we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain by starting with a free case review today!

In Virginia, you have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. This law is called the statute of limitations. There may be some exceptions to the statute of limitations, which can extend the deadline, but this  depends on the unique details of your case. An attorney will be able to help determine if there should be an extension on the statute of limitations for your case. 

The vast majority of personal injury cases never go to court in Virginia. It’s not in the insurance company’s best interest because court is all-or-nothing, time-consuming, and expensive. Insurance adjusters would rather negotiate and settle out of court. Sometimes, however, negotiations break down and it is necessary to go to court to seek the fair settlement you’re legally owed. If going to trial is necessary, The Wolf Pack® will fight by your side the entire time.

To succeed in a personal injury case, you need to prove 4 key elements:

  1. Duty of Care: Demonstrate that the defendant had a legal responsibility to act with care toward you.
  2. Breach of Duty: Show that the defendant failed to meet this responsibility.
  3. Causation: Establish that the defendant’s breach of duty directly caused your injuries.
  4. Damages: Provide evidence that you suffered losses or injuries as a result of the breach.

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Norfolk, VA 23510

Phone: (615) 551-3923
Email: info@wolfpacklawyers.com

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Phillip S. Georges and associates are licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, US Supreme Court and US Court of Federal Claims.

This website is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. It is designed to give you the information you need to get started and to be knowledgeable about the process as you search for the best personal injury lawyer for you.

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