Williamsburg Personal Injury Lawyer

Surviving a serious accident can be traumatic, and the legal struggles that follow only add to your stress. After a Williamsburg accident, obtaining professional legal representation can remove that burden and protect your right to pursue a fair settlement or verdict. 

I’m Ed Atkinson, and I started Atkinson Law to provide best-in-class legal services and empower accident victims to seek justice. As your Williamsburg personal injury lawyer, my job is to help you pursue compensation while you focus on your physical and emotional recovery. I am here to help you recover medical expenses, pain and suffering damages, and lost income.

Contact my law offices today for a free, no-risk consultation.

Personal Injury Cases I Handle

Personal injury claims can arise from a wide range of incidents. While the circumstances of each case will vary, accidents are often caused by the negligence of another person, business, or organization.

As a Williamsburg personal injury attorney with 15 years of experience, I’ve represented accident victims in a wide range of personal injury cases. Since I spent part of my career representing insurance companies, I understand how to counter their tactics to avoid paying out.

I regularly handle the following case types:

• Car accidents
• Commercial truck accidents
• Nursing home abuse 
• Dog bites
• Medical malpractice
• Maritime incidents

Even if you were injured in a different incident, please contact me; I may still be able to assist you. Unlike larger law firms in our area, where you often never speak to your lawyer until the day of your hearing, I’m here to give your case the personal attention it requires.

I gladly travel for legal consultations, which are always free, or we can talk over the phone or online if you prefer. I work on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing out-of-pocket. Instead, my fee comes out of your insurance settlement or court award when we win.

Recovering Compensation After a Personal Injury Accident in Williamsburg

After a life-altering accident, obtaining a settlement is a crucial step toward getting your life back on track. As an experienced Virginia personal injury lawyer, I can help you pursue financial compensation for a range of damages, depending on the specifics of your case.

When you hire me to represent you, I can help you compile the evidence necessary to build your personal injury case. I can also help you select the right expert witnesses that can lend support to your case.

Once I have prepared your case, I will negotiate with the insurance company or the other party’s legal counsel to secure an appropriate settlement. If they fail to offer an amount you are happy with, I will gladly file a lawsuit and fight for justice in court.

Seeking Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages refer to the economic and non-economic losses you suffer from an accident.

Damages I can help you win include the following:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost income
• Future loss of earnings
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability
• Wrongful death damages

Seeking immediate medical attention after an accident is crucial to your well-being and critical to your personal injury claim. If you are unsure where to turn for medical care, please call me to discuss this important issue.

If you recently lost a loved one in a fatal accident caused by negligence, I realize this may be one of the most difficult times of your life. 

Punitive or “Exemplary” Damages

Virginia awards punitive damages to punish the defendant in certain cases involving reckless disregard for the plaintiff’s safety. 

Virginia law sets a $350,000 cap on the amount of punitive damage the court can award in a personal injury claim. If punitive damages are appropriate in your case, I can leverage this law to get you the highest amount possible.

Whether you are pursuing a claim for your own injuries or the death of a family member, hiring an experienced attorney like me will maximize your chances of obtaining a favorable settlement or verdict.

Time Limit for Filing Personal Injury Lawsuits

Virginia law limits your time to take legal action against the liable party. The statute of limitations here for most personal injury cases is two years from the incident date.

With a few exceptions, your case will be dismissed if you fail to file within the allowable period. Circumstances that could extend the deadline include the victim being a minor at the time of the accident.

While two years may seem like a long time, waiting to contact an attorney never helps. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident someone else caused, I recommend contacting me immediately to discuss your personal injury case.

I will give you an honest assessment of your case based on the facts of the accident and the relevant Virginia laws. I am here to help you make educated decisions about your accident claim, whether or not I end up being your lawyer. 

Contact Me for a Free Consultation

It’s not easy to find a Williamsburg personal injury attorney with all five-star Google reviews. I am that attorney because I provide responsive legal care instead of constantly passing your claim to different departments. I avoid taking on too many clients at once, so I can personally handle your case at every stage.

If you decide to file an accident claim or lawsuit, I’ll navigate the legal process while keeping you informed along the way. I am here to provide customized, premium service tailored to your preferences. For example, if you want me to call you daily with a status update, I will. 

In addition, my experience working with insurance companies will give you a unique advantage during settlement negotiations.  Contact Atkinson Law today to get started with a free, zero-risk consultation.