Norfolk Personal Injury Attorney

An accident can turn your life upside down, affecting you physically, emotionally, and financially. Under Virginia law, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your losses, but the claims process can be daunting. You put your rights in jeopardy unless you have a skilled lawyer to enforce them.

If you were injured in any type of accident due to someone else’s carelessness, a legal advocate can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve as a victim. Jan Hoen is a Norfolk personal injury attorney with almost 30 years of experience representing victims, and he is dedicated to helping you get your life back. Please contact Hampton Injury Law to set up a free case evaluation today.

Legal Help with All Types of Personal Injury Cases

When you were hurt in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be able to recover compensation from the responsible party. Hampton Injury Law handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Drivers engage in many types of risky behaviors behind the wheel, including violations of Virginia’s rules of the road, drowsy driving, texting, and many more. Crashes involving passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles are common in the presence of these types of negligent acts.
• Slip and Fall Incidents: Property owners are required to keep the premises safe for others, a legal duty that requires them to fix dangerous conditions and regularly inspect for hazardous. When they fail in these obligations, slip and fall and other accidents may lead to injuries.
• Dangerous Products: Defective products can cause many types of injuries, and manufacturers can be strictly liable if victims are hurt.
• Other Areas of Representation: Mr. Hoen also takes on claims involving dog bites, nursing home injuries, medical malpractice, etc. He can also represent you in a wrongful death action if you lost a loved one in an accident.

How Personal Injury Cases Worth in Virginia

Though the specifics may vary, injury-causing accidents happen because someone was negligent. Under the legal concept of negligence, you must prove:

• The responsible party had a duty to exercise reasonable care;
• That person failed in this duty;
• The breach of duty caused an accident, and you were injured; and,
• You sustained losses as a result of your injuries.

Mr. Hoen can assist you in pursuing your rights, which usually starts by filing a claim with an insurance company. If he cannot work out a settlement amount, he will take the matter to court to enforce your rights.

Your Compensation in a Personal Injury Case

Once you establish all the essential elements of a claim based upon negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for such losses as:

• Medical costs;
• Pain and suffering;
• Emotional distress;
• Lost wages;
• Insurance deductibles;
• Losses based upon your personal relationships; and,
• Others depending on your case.

Learn More About Your Rights by Consulting with a Norfolk Personal Injury Attorney

If you suffered injuries in an accident, please call Hampton Injury Law at 757.838.1136 to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Hoen. He can tell you more about your legal remedies under Virginia law. You can also go online to learn more about how a Norfolk personal injury lawyer can assist with your claim.