If you suffered injuries when a careless driver caused a crash, a Sterling car accident lawyer from our team can manage your claim and seek compensation for you. You can seek a payout based on your injuries and related costs.
A Sterling personal injury lawyer from the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, knows how to manage the car accident claims process and get justice for victims. We have recovered more than $60 million for our clients. Contact us today for a FREE claim review.
How Our Sterling Injury Lawyers Approach a Car Accident Case
James R. “Jim” Parrish founded the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, in 2004 after starting his career representing insurance companies in court. He uses what he learned working for those companies to protect his clients from them today. Several other members of our staff have similar experience working in the industry.
Our team knows how insurance companies approach car accident claims and even how they use AI and other automated systems to mass reject claims. We fight for the money our clients deserve and get results. Some of our recent wins include securing compensation in a wide range of traffic accidents and car crashes, such as:
- A $5 million settlement in a wrongful death case based on a fatal traffic accident
- $1 million recovered for a client hurt in a head-on collision
- $700,000 secured in a wrongful death case based on a fatal commercial vehicle accident
- $600,000 recovered in a wrongful death case for the family of an elderly passenger who passed away from her crash injuries
We are a contingency fee law firm. We get paid only from the money we recover for you in your car accident case. You only pay if we win.
You can learn more with a FREE claim review with our team. Contact us today to get started.
What Damages are Available When a Sterling Car Accident Attorney Files a Claim on My Behalf?
Virginia’s car accident laws allow victims to hold at-fault drivers accountable and recover money for the damages they incurred. This could include many types of current and future costs, such as:
- Medical expenses
- Future care and support needs
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity based on lasting injuries
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- “Pain and suffering” and inconvenience
- Emotional distress
- Other economic and intangible losses
What If My Loved One Passed Away in a Sterling Car Accident?
Our Sterling wrongful death attorneys represent families who lost a loved one as a result of a crash. Under Va. Code § 8.01-50, only the personal representative of the victim can file a wrongful death lawsuit. This person is usually named in the victim’s will or appointed by the court during the probate process.
Virginia law allows certain surviving family members and dependents to recover damages. This includes (in this order):
- Surviving spouse and children (and grandchildren of the deceased if their parents passed away)
- Parents and siblings
- Any relative who was primarily dependent on the victim
- Other heirs under Virginia intestacy law
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Our Attorneys Understand Fault and Liability in Sterling Car Accidents
An accident can occur anywhere and at any time. This includes many major roads in Sterling, such as Route 28, South Sterling Boulevard, Leesburg Pike, Potomac View Road, and Cascades Parkway. Our team lives and works near you, so we understand where the trouble spots are and how other drivers cause accidents in Sterling.
Some ways careless or reckless drivers cause collisions include:
- Speeding or driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions
- Distracted driving
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Following too closely
- Improper lane changes
- Reckless or aggressive driving
- Driving while fatigued
In Virginia, the driver who causes a crash is typically liable for the injuries that occur. The state requires all vehicle owners to purchase auto liability insurance under Va. Code § 46.2-472. The amount required depends on when the policy began. Policies effective on or after January 1, 2025, must provide:
- $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one party
- $100,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more parties
- $25,000 for property damage
This is the policy that will cover your expenses and losses in a car accident claim if you have evidence to show the other driver acted negligently and caused the crash.
What Will a Sterling Attorney Do to Help Me with My Car Accident Case?
When you hire our Sterling car accident attorneys to manage your case, we will take steps to develop the strongest support possible for your claim and recover compensation for you. This could include:
- Gathering evidence: We ensure all necessary evidence, such as accident reports and eyewitness statements, is obtained. We know that many people without legal experience don’t know what evidence is required to build a robust case.
- Requesting medical records: We obtain your medical records and determine whether there is anything the insurance company can use against your case.
- Documenting lost income and other financial losses: Most people don’t know what damages are recoverable and how to accurately document them. We do.
- Identifying liable parties and insurance policies: In some cases, more than one party is liable for your injuries. This could allow you to recover a higher amount of compensation.
- Consulting experts, including accident reconstructionists and medical experts: We have access to experts who can help us build a strong case.
- Negotiating a settlement: Some people know they can negotiate for a fair settlement, but are either afraid to or don’t know how to do it. We’ll handle it for you.
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary: There are many steps you need to take when filing a lawsuit. We’ll handle all of them on your behalf.
- Representing your best interests through the claims process: People filing an insurance claim often assume the insurance adjuster is on their side and wants to work with them. They don’t, and we can protect you from their tactics.
Most cases settle without needing to resort to litigation. When litigation is necessary, a Sterling car accident lawyer from our team will represent you and advocate for you in court. We will ensure you understand the process and answer any questions you have.
Virginia law only gives you a short period to sue if this becomes necessary in your case. Our Sterling car crash attorneys will ensure you meet the two-year deadline set by Va. Code § 8.01-243 for injury cases or Va. Code § 8.01-244 for wrongful death cases.
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Talk to Our Team About Your Sterling Car Accident Injuries Today
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, offers a FREE claim review for victims hurt in Northern Virginia crashes. We will discuss how a Sterling car accident lawyer from our team can help you. Contact us today.
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