Virginia Injury Law Firm

Marks & Harrison has been representing injured people in Richmond and throughout the state of VA for nearly 100 years and has developed a reputation as one of the most aggressive and respected personal injury law firms in Virginia. We place our clients’ interests above all else, and vow – within the bounds of honesty, fairness and ethics – to use all of our strengths and resources to achieve a just result in all that we undertake.

Personal injury lawsuits in Virginia are the result of someone's negligence toward another. “Personal injury" is the general title given to civil wrongs (torts) that cause bodily injury or harm. A tort assigns responsibility to an individual, group or corporation (defendant) for causing injury to another person (plaintiff). The primary goals of personal injury law are to provide relief (damages) to the plaintiff and to deter the defendant from inflicting further harm to others.

In VA, you must prove that you have been injured by another party’s careless or reckless actions to win a personal injury claim. Plaintiffs can file one of several types of torts against defendants, including:

• Negligence – an individual’s act or failure to act has caused injury. While the act may be unintentional, the defendant is still liable for damages.
• Intentional misconduct – is the malicious or intentional infliction of harm that results in an injury or death. This type of claim is litigated under criminal law, and punishment can include prison.

Physical personal injury can include disfigurement, loss of limb, permanent or disfiguring scars, disability, and loss of one of the five senses. Mental harm might include emotional trauma, mental anguish, embarrassment, or loss of enjoyment. Whether your injuries were caused by an accident, malicious intent, or a defect in a product’s design, production or labeling, you have the right to seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages.

In order to prevail in your personal injury case, your Richmond personal injury attorney must prove that the defendant was responsible for your personal injuries, and that, had it not been for his or her negligence, you would not have been injured. Only an experienced personal injury lawyer who knows Virginia’s personal injury laws, the court system and individual rights can effectively prove your physical and mental injury under state laws. The Virginia personal injury lawyers of Marks & Harrison will help you decide your best course of action and will develop the best legal strategy for demonstrating your claim.

Our personal injury practice areas include the following:

• Alcohol / Drug Related Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Defective Products
• Dog and Animal Attacks
• Healthcare Injuries
• Medical Malpractice
• Pedestrian Injuries
• Slip and Fall
• Tractor Trailer / Truck Accidents
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Wrongful Death

There is a statute of limitations in Virginia that applies to all personal injury cases. Victims have a limited timeframe in which to file their case. It is important that you consult a personal injury attorney if you believe you have a claim, so that you protect your right to file suit.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing you claim. Your initial consultation with us is free and confidential. Our VA personal injury lawyers will analyze your case and advise whether you are entitled to compensation. If we don't think you need an attorney, we will tell you right away.

At Marks & Harrison, we maintain the highest standards of integrity, honesty, professionalism and competence. 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.

To review the experience of our personal injury attorneys, please see:
Recent Significant Results
Firm News & Press

For more information on personal injury cases in Virginia, please review:
Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Personal Injury Glossary

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