Ashburn, VA Car Accident Lawyers

Skilled Virginia Personal Injury Attorneys for Auto Accidents in Ashburn

A sudden car accident can burden you with a serious injury and expenses that keep piling up. It is completely fair to want compensation for your damages, especially if your injuries keep you from returning to work or earning the same income you used to. An experienced personal injury lawyer can work with you to negotiate a settlement from an insurance company, allowing you to live comfortably without the fear of going bankrupt. Robinson Law, PLLC represents victims of car accidents in Ashburn, providing counsel and representation based on decades' worth of real experience. Our attorneys are ready to serve as your best advocates, and if necessary, we will take your case to court in a lawsuit.

Contributory Negligence in Car Accidents

Every state has its own rules about collecting compensation in car accidents. Virginia adheres to the principle of contributory negligence in personal injury claims, which means that if you were even slightly at fault for an accident, you cannot pursue compensation, even if the other party shoulders a majority of the blame.

Keeping Virginia's contributory negligence law in mind, it is incredibly important that you retain a skilled personal injury attorney for any car accident. The attorneys at Robinson Law, PLLC will take great pains to build a case that absolves you of any blame in the accident, ensuring that you can get paid for your damages.

Establishing Fault in Car Accidents

Many car accidents can be traced back to one driver's negligent or careless behavior behind the wheel. Some of these behaviors include:

• Drunk Driving: Intoxicated drivers often have delayed reaction times or diminished coordination, putting other motorists at risk.
• Texting and Driving: A driver who splits his or her attention between the road and a cell phone may not notice incoming vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the chance of an accident.
• Speeding: Drivers who exceed the posted speed limit take longer to decelerate than other drivers, and they may be unable to hit the brakes in time to stop a crash.

Our attorneys are prepared to investigate the scene of a car accident to prove that the other driver was at fault. This process of evidence gathering often includes talking to witnesses, securing camera footage of the wreck, looking for debris at the scene of the crash, and getting a copy of the police officer's crash report.

Negotiating With Insurance Companies

To get compensation for injuries suffered in a car crash, you will have to go through the other driver's insurance company. Early in this process, a representative from the insurance company may reach out to you offering an immediate settlement. This offer may seem appealing, but often, it only represents a fraction of what your case is truly worth. As such, we advise you to consult with our personal injury lawyers before agreeing to any compensation.

When speaking to insurance adjusters, you should know that the company may try to get you to admit fault in subtle ways, which may result in your claim being denied. When speaking about the accident, stick to minimal details and the bare facts, and if you feel pressured to say more, you can refer the adjuster to your attorney. The attorneys at Robinson Law, PLLC can review the offer from the insurance provider to get an objective analysis of what your accident is worth, and we will negotiate with them to ensure that you will be properly compensated.

Get in Contact With an Ashburn, Virginia Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

It is easy to forget just how dangerous the roads can be until you get into an accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident in Ashburn, VA, our personal injury lawyers can help you obtain fair compensation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay if we win. To schedule a free consultation with Robinson Law, PLLC, call us at 703-844-3746 today or contact us online.