Hampton Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You Get Compensated

Many drivers in Hampton, Virginia (VA), who get involved in car accidents suffer injuries. In 2009, there were 2,823 car wrecks and more than half (1,505 to be exact) involved drivers who got hurt, according to the Virginia DMV. The severity of injuries may range from some minor bruising to a traumatic brain injury or paralysis.

Why are there so many major car wrecks in Hampton? It is a good question with no definitive answer. We know that Hampton is connected to the rest of Tidewater through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Massive traffic congestion occurs around the Bridge Tunnel and this creates an environment for serious car crashes. Another aspect to consider is the fact that you get a wide array of drivers traveling through Hampton since you have the Langley Air Force Base, the Hamptons Golf Course, Fort Monroe, and a direct path to Colonial Williamsburg. This leads to a combination of regular commuters, tourists, and new residents who are not used to the traffic patterns of Hampton, not to mention the greater Tidewater area.

Imagine you and a friend are driving along I-64, get through the Bridge Tunnel, and are headed towards the Hampton Coliseum when another car suddenly hits you. Both you and your friend suffer serious injuries. What do you? Clearly, the first step is to seek medical attention (probably at the Sentara Careplex Hospital) and then you should seek the counsel of a Hampton car accident lawyer.

"Why should I talk to a lawyer?" you might ask. Because we know how to pursue maximum compensation for your injury and understand the tactics insurance companies commonly use to try and reduce or deny your legitimate injury claim. For example, some insurance companies argue that your injury did not result in any loss of work wages. This is despite the fact that you had to miss three days of work to recuperate. We deal with insurance companies on a daily basis and will make sure they do not take advantage of you.

Did you know that a personal injury claim is a wholly separate claim from a property damage claim? Many people do not realize this fact and wind up sharing sensitive information to insurance adjusters who work for the same company, just a different department. Again, this is why it is so important to speak with a Hampton car accident lawyer so you do not fall into these traps.

Receiving compensation for your injury is important since you should not be forced to worry about mounting medical bills and whether or not your insurance company will cover everything, especially if your injuries were caused by the reckless driving of someone else.