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If you or your loved one has been injured by the negligence of
a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol in
Virginia, you may have
a claim for exemplary (commonly called punitive) damages.
These damages, which are in addition to the damages to
compensate for the injuries received in the collision, are
awarded to send a message to the community that the conduct
engaged in by the defendant will not be tolerated. Proof of entitlement to exemplary damages is highly
technical. The sooner the evidence in support of such a claim
is preserved, the better the chance of presenting a successful
claim.
If you or a family member has been injured by an intoxicated
driver, whether under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
contact the Richmond accident
attorneys at Marks & Harrison for a free consultation.
We put our resources to work for you
We know what experts to hire and when to hire them to go up
against the high-powered teams of attorneys and experts used
by the insurance companies. We regularly work with accident
reconstructionists and forensic engineers to determine
causation and prove fault. We employ physicians, nurses,
vocational rehabilitation specialists, and forensic economists
to prove damages, future medical costs, past and future lost
earnings, impairment and disability, and loss of earning
capacity. We hire toxicologists to present the scientific
evidence necessary to prove entitlement to exemplary damages.
Marks & Harrison accident lawyers have the experience and expertise to
navigate the confusing and often hazardous waters of insurance
coverage and to understand the intricacies of the state and
federal insurance laws meant to protect the innocent victims.
You are invited to contact us for a free, no-obligation, and
confidential consultation. Our lawyers will analyze your
case and advise whether you are entitled to compensation. If
we don't think you need a Richmond accident attorney, we will tell you right away.
To review the experience of our accident attorneys, please
see:
Recent Significant Verdicts
Firm News & Press
For more information on personal injury cases in Virginia,
please review:
Personal Injury
Personal Injury Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Personal Injury Legal
Glossary
Contact us today by calling toll free at 1-800-283-2202.
Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also submit a Case Evaluation online or send us an
email at lawyers@marksandharrison.com.
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