Newport News is a quiet, historic city in Virginia, with an economy that has been built around the shipping and maritime industry. For those who live in Newport News, the risk of injury may seem minimal – most people don’t assume that they will be the victim of a serious accident.

Unfortunately, dangerous situations – and negligent people – are found throughout the state of Virginia, including in Newport News. If you are injured and incur medical expenses and other losses, our Newport News personal injury lawyer is here to help you when you need it most.

Your Rights When You Are Injured

When you are injured in Newport News, the first thing that you should think about is whether or not your accident occurred as the result of fault of another party. If so, then you have the right to bring forth a personal injury claim to seek damages for your losses. When you bring forth a personal injury claim, you allege that your injuries would not have occurred but for the negligence of that at-fault party and that the at-fault party should be held liable as such.

You have the right to seek the full value of your losses, including compensation for:

• Pain;
• Suffering;
• Medical expenses;
• Lost wages; and
• Property damage.

In order to ensure that your right to the above damages is protected, you must file your claim within two years from the date of your accident and injuries. If you wait longer than two years to bring forth your civil action, you will violate the statute of limitations and unable to recover damages as such.

Personal Injury Practice Areas

The firm of Hampton Injury Law has experience representing injury victims in Newport News and surrounding areas, and our personal injury lawyer is able to handle even the most complex of cases. Types of personal injury cases that our personal injury firm handles include:

• Back injuries;
• Brain injuries;
• Burn injuries;
• Dog bites;
• Nursing home injuries;
• Product liability;
• Slip and fall;
• Motor vehicle accidents; and
• Wrongful death cases.

Why You Should Work with Hampton Injury Law

When you are recovering from an accident resulting from the negligence of another party, having an experienced attorney on your side can provide you with both emotional and legal support during your time of need. Further, working with an attorney can improve your chances of being adequately compensated for your injuries; if you do not work with an attorney, you risk accepting a settlement that is much lower than you deserve and signing a release of claim – which prevents you from seeking further damages – much earlier than you should.

At Hampton Injury Law, our Newport News personal injury attorney is patient, compassionate, talented, and experienced. Attorney Jan Hoen, founder of Hampton Injury Law, has been exclusively practicing civil law for nearly three decades.