Lancaster County Car Accident Lawyers

Lancaster County Virginia is a wonderful place to visit, and to live in, but it’s rural nature does not mean that people do always drive the full regard for other motorists, including you.  No matter the size of a town, no matter the sleepiness of a road, negligence can still happen, and people can still be injured in car accidents, big and small.

When these car accidents happen, injuries can be serious, and treatment can take a long time. It’s important that you contact an experienced car accident lawyer right away, so that you can get the representation that you deserve, and have someone fighting hard for you – just as hard as the insurance companies are going to fight against you!

Contact Blaszkow Legal today, for experienced, aggressive representation, and let us fight for you. Our record and our results are proven throughout Virginia, and we are ready, willing, and able, to help the Northern Neck Community!  Call for a free consultation – 804-917-5799

What causes car accidents in Lancaster County?

Car accidents throughout Virginia have relatively the same root causes, no matter the county that you are in. Some of the most common causes for car accidents include:

• Distracted driving 
• Inattentive driving 
• Ignoring stop signs 
• Running red lights 
• Passing without care 
• Drunk driving 
• Impaired driving
• Speeding

Any of these causes can lead to serious car accidents, and to serious injuries. If you have been hurt, you need to contact a lawyer right away!

Contributory Negligence in Lancaster County

Because Lancaster County is in Virginia, there is a very unique rule that is going to apply to all motor vehicle crashes, from car accidents to truck accidents and beyond. This rule is known as contributory negligence.[link to glossary]  It is an old legal doctrine, and Virginia is one of only five jurisdictions in the United States where it is still practiced. It means that if a person is even 1% responsible for the happening of a car accident, then that person cannot recover. For this reason, it is often called the 1% rule.

Car insurance companies know this, but they won’t tell you about it right away! They will let you talk and talk, so that they can get as much information out of you as possible, to be able to make build and use this argument against you. As soon as they have enough, they will deny your claim on this ground. 

In order to best protect yourself, you should never, ever speak to a car insurance company, even your own, without speaking to a lawyer first. It is our job to protect you, even from yourself!

What can an experienced car accident lawyer do for you?

After a car accident, there are a lot of things going on, and many people want your time and attention. Most of these people, such as insurance companies and hospitals, are only interested in whatever serves their own ends. You need someone to keep your best interest sin mind, and who is actively fighting for you at all times. This is just one of the many things is that a good car accident lawyer can do, to help you with your case.

Some of the other things that we do, in the course of our representation include:

Launching an immediate investigation into the accidents – we always have the burden of proof, meaning that we have to prove your claim.  We do this by immediately investigating, interviewing witnesses, and finding camera footage, if possible. Remember the 1% rule, as this information is vital. Without it, the insurance companies will try to attack your case.  Claiming that the other driver was at fault is not the same thing as proving it!

Documenting and proving your damages – not only do we have to prove liability, we have to prove that the injuries that you are claiming are causally linked to the crash. We do this through ensuring you have all of the documentation you need, such as medical records, reports, and evaluations.

Ensuring proper billing – hospitals and other providers are required to bill your health insurance, if you have any, and they are in network. However, almost all hospitals try to go around health insurance, because they want to get paid more money! This is not permitted in Virginia, and unlike many law firms, we do what’s best for you, not what’s best for the hospitals! You are entitled to get your bills paid for by health insurance, and still claim the full amount of those bills as part of your car accident case!

Assisting with medical treatment and referrals – some people do not have health insurance, or cannot find an appropriate specialist or medical provider.  We are not doctors, so we cannot prescribe medical treatment.  But if medical treatment is prescribed, and referrals given, we can help link clients with medical treatment that it is not only going to help get them better, but also will properly document their case and the causation of the injuries being claimed.

Experienced negotiation and litigation – we work hard to ensure that the insurance companies have the information they need to give you the compensation that you deserve. If they don’t, then we are prepared to move into the next stage, which means filing a lawsuit. The insurance companies know our reputation, and they know we are not afraid to move forward. Because of our processes, we can file and move forward quickly, rather than having to wait, and delaying your case

What is my Virginia car accident case worth?

This is, understandably, one of the most common questions we hear from clients. They want to know what the value of their case could be. Any lawyer who answers that question, without actually evaluating your case, is lying to you! The truth is, we can’t tell you that a rear end crashes is worth X, and a side swipe is worth Y. We have to evaluate the case, and determine exactly what your damages are, and what we can prove.

There are numerous elements, however, that can form part of your claim, and indeed all car accident claims in Virginia.

Medical expenses – including the full retail price of all medical treatment such as hospitals, doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, surgeries, medication, and more
Future medical treatment – if the doctor says you’re going to need therapy for the rest of your life, or surgery in a year, these forecasted medical expenses could be part of your claim
Lost wages – if you have lost income as a result of the accident, we can claim that.
Property damage – property damage is on a straight dollar for dollar value, and if you had a newer vehicle, you may also have a diminished value claim as well (assuming the car was not deemed a total loss)
Pain and suffering – this is an award of pain, humiliation, embarrassment, inconvenience, diminished quality of life, trauma, and so much more.

There are a lot of moving parts that go into assessing what the value of your case could be, but at the end of the day, it is worth what a judge or a jury says it is. This is why you need an experienced lawyer who can prove all of the elements of your case, especially your damages.

It is also important to remember that no insurance company has any obligation to tell you what your damages are, or if you are claiming everything that you could!

Types of Northern Neck Car Accident Claims

Motor vehicle collisions, whether car accidents or truck accidents, bicycle or motorcycle crashes, It can be classified into several distinct classifications. Each one requires specific evidence, and we Our adept at prosecuting each one of these cases.

1. Rear End Collisions – this is the most common type of car accident case that we work. He’s often result in Whiplash type injuries, when the neck flies forward and backwards, sometimes hitting the seat rest behind. Most of the time, these crashes are the fault of the vehicle behind you. But not always!
2. Head-on Collisions – head-on collisions often occur when a vehicle and oncoming traffic crosses the double yellow, and strikes your vehicle, headlight to headlight. These crashes are often severe, because both vehicles are in motion.
3. T-Bone Car Accidents – these collisions often happen at intersections, when one vehicle runs a stop sign or red light. But they can also occur when one driver is attempting to turn left, across opposing traffic, without failing to yield two vehicles that have the right of way. In the case of stop sign and red light crashes, we always have the burden to prove that the other driver wasn’t fault. What color was the light?
4. Uber/Lyft Accidents – rideshare crashes are often a difficult, because many Rideshare drivers are driving for multiple apps at one time, unless of course they have a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the collision. We have developed an investigative framework to bring these cases to a successful resolution quickly. Time is of the essence, as we have to obtain a lot of data very fast.
5. Rollover Crashes – Roll over crashes happen when force is considerable, or vehicles are clipped at a certain angle. The trauma that an individual suffers in a rollover crash can be extreme. 

Why Call Blaszkow Legal? Because we know what we’re doing!

Blaszkow Legal has opened up our Lancaster County office, so we can help even more people throughout the Commonwealth. We have a tried and true reputation for serving our community, and maximizing people’s compensation. We don’t work for insurance companies, nor do we dance to there tune. We fight for you, and we get you everything you are entitled to.

Our firm, of the leadership of CEO Joe Blaszkow, has been fighting for injured Virginians for over 40 years, and we fight well. We are not afraid of multi-billion dollar insurance companies,, because we know that bigger is not better. You want a lawyer who is not going to treat you like a number, and who is not going to ignore your phone calls. Let our team fight for you, and help you get back on track.

Call today for a free consultation, and Get Justice with Joe!

804-917-5799

410 Youcomico Dr, Lancaster, VA 22503