Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents happen for a reason, and negligence is a factor the majority of the time. When someone else’s carelessness causes injuries, victims do have rights. You can seek compensation for your losses, but it can be a challenge to navigate the complicated laws in Virginia. Plus, you will often be dealing with an insurance company that will not put your interests first.

At Hampton Injury Law, you are the priority. With almost 30 years of experience representing victims like you, Jan Hoen is a Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer dedicated to serving your needs. Please call 757.838.1136 to set up a free consultation right away and read on for some helpful information about how personal injury claims work in Virginia.

Representing Your Interests in a Wide Range of Personal Injury Claims

Virginia law protects accident victims by allowing them to seek compensation, but too many victims do not understand how these cases work. Mr. Hoen has in-depth knowledge of the laws governing all types of accidents so that he can assist with such claims as:

• Traffic Accidents: Even when you exercise proper caution behind the wheel, not all drivers do. Motorists engage in many risky behaviors, including violations of Virginia traffic laws, cell phone use, speeding, and many others. Collisions are common in the presence of such negligence, including incidents involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
• Dangerous Conditions on Property: Owners and occupiers of property owe a duty of care to keep the premises free of hazards that could cause an injury. When they breach this duty, injuries can happen, giving rise to a claim for premises liability.
• Injuries from Products: Manufacturers must ensure that products are safe for users, but defects in design or the production process can make them dangerous. You may have a claim if you are hurt as a result.
• Other Areas of Representation: Hampton Injury Law also represents clients in connection with nursing home injuries, dog bite claims, medical malpractice, and wrongful death actions.

You Can Seek Damages for Your Losses

In an accident case, you must prove that the responsible party breached the legal duty to exercise reasonable care, causing the accident in which you were injured. You must also establish that you suffered damages and that you are entitled to recover compensation for such losses as:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain, suffering, inconvenience, emotional distress; and,
• Others depending on your circumstances.

Typically, you would initiate a case by filing a claim with the responsible party’s insurance company. Mr. Hoen can assist you with the process, including representing you in settlement negotiations. If the insurer does not offer an amount sufficient to cover your losses, Mr. Hoen will take the matter to court.

Talk to a Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawyer About Your Legal Remedies

For more information on your rights as the victim of an accident, please call Hampton Injury Law at 757.838.1136 or visit our website. You can set up a no-cost consultation with Mr. Hoen to hear more about your options and how a Virginia Beach personal injury attorney can help.