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Marks & Harrison has been representing injured people
in Richmond and
throughout the state of VA
for more than 90 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.
- Strict liability - generally applies to product
liability, which are claims filed against manufacturers
and suppliers for dangerous products that cause injury.
- 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, but for his
negligence towards you, 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
Richmond 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:
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.
To review
the experience of our personal injury attorneys, please see:
Recent Significant Verdicts
Firm News & Press
For more information on personal injury cases in Virginia,
please review:
Personal Injury Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Personal Injury Legal
Glossary
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