CAR ACCIDENTS / WRONGFUL DEATH / NURSING HOME ABUSE & NURSING HOME NEGLECT
Personal injury is a generic term used for many different types of legal practice covering any sort of injury done to a person by another person, company, or other entity. The injury can be physical, emotional or even monetary or discriminatory. If you have been injured and believe it is the fault of another, you may have a personal injury case. We have Virginia attorneys and offices located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, but our lawyers provide legal representation to clients all throughout Virginia. Our Virginia attorneys and staff speak various languages, including English, Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu. For more information or to make an appointment with SRIS, P.C., please call, send an e-mail or complete the on-line form.
| FAIRFAX OFFICE: 4008 Williamsburg Court Fairfax, Virginia 22032 Phone: (703) 278-0405 |
RICHMOND OFFICE: 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300 Richmond, Virginia 23225 Phone: (804) 201-9009 |
| MANASSAS OFFICE: 8551 Sudley Road Manassas, Virginia 20110 Phone: (703) 278-0405 |
VIRGINIA BEACH OFFICE: 900 Commonwealth Pl, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 Phone: (757) 512-5002 |
| LYNCHBURG OFFICE: 102 Oakley Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 Phone: (434) 509-4004 |
The Virginia personal injury lawyers of SRIS, P.C. handle only the following types of serious personal injury cases:
- Auto accident personal injury
- Wrongful death personal injury
- Nursing home abuse / Nursing home neglect
A SRIS, P.C. Virginia personal injury lawyer will seek monetary compensation for damages you have incurred due to hospital or medical care, loss of work earnings (including future potential), and pain or suffering. The personal injury attorneys in our firm work on a contingency basis, meaning that our personal injury lawyers only get paid if they win your case.
CAR ACCIDENTS
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of thirty-four is auto accidents. Every year, over 40,000 deaths in America are a result of car accidents. There are 115 car accident fatalities on average per day. Auto accidents cost Americans an incredible 150 billion dollars per year. You are likely to be involved in at least one car accident in your lifetime.
The Virginia personal injury attorneys of SRIS, P.C. recommend that you call the police immediately – if you are involved in an auto accident, even if no one was injured and file a car accident report. A car accident report for insurance purposes helps the insurance company determine who was at fault at the time of the auto accident. Once a police officer presents you a copy of the car accident report, make sure that the report is thorough. The car accident report should include the following:
- The car accident report should include interviews with all involved parties and any witnesses.
- The car accident report should include the photographs and/or diagrams of the auto accident scene which is often supplied by the police as well. You can also take pictures of the car accident, and gather as much information as possible. Get the names and phone numbers of all car accident witnesses, as well as anyone involved in the accident itself.
The most common form of car accident injuries include whiplash, head and brain injury, paralysis, and joint, bone, and muscle injuries.
Any victims involved in a car accident should seek medical attention as soon as possible, if they believe they are injured. Medical records that are compiled shortly after the car accident are very critical. Auto accident claims for damages resulting from injuries usually depend on medical records linking the auto accident to the injuries received due to the car accident. The more time that elapses between the car accident and the treatment, the more difficult it is to prove a connection.
n most cases, car accidents are handled through each party’s insurance company and things are settled quickly. However, in some cases, auto accidents resulting in personal injury or extensive property loss lead to lawsuits. The following are the types of damages one can seek after an auto accident:
- Cost of medical treatment,
- Loss of property
- Loss of wages.
If you have been in an auto accident, and need legal advice or assistance, you should feel free to contact a Virginia SRIS, P.C. personal injury attorney.
WRONGFUL DEATH
One of the most devastating events in one’s life is the death of a loved one wrongfully. Under the old form of law, known as common law, no one could file a claim in the event of a death because under common law, a dead person could not sue. Thankfully, the states have closed the loophole that allowed those responsible for the death of others to be free from civil action by enacting wrongful death laws.
These wrongful death laws allow a survivor who has had a loved one die due to another person’s malpractice, negligence, recklessness, action or inaction recover a monetary compensation as a means to compensate for the loss of a loved one. The only way a deceased’s spouse or close family member can recover under these statutes is by filing a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for losses resulting from their loved one’s death. If one of your loved ones has died because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you may be eligible to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. Please contact a SRIS, P.C. Virginia wrongful death lawyer today to speak with a caring and qualified personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim free of charge.
Wrongful Death Claims: Losses and Recovery – If you are pursing a wrongful death claim, you may be entitled to recover compensation for many of the costs and losses associated with the death of a loved one. The recoverable losses vary from state to state, but often include:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical costs
- Loss of the deceased’s anticipated future earnings
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of inheritance caused by untimely death
- Loss of companionship, care, or protection
- Mental anguish
- Punitive damages
In some cases, the victim of a wrongful death’s loved one may also recover punitive damages, which are awarded not to reward the family, but to punish the defendant. This is usually awarded only in cases where it is proven that the defendant caused the death intentionally or through extremely bad conduct. It is important to note that all wrongful death claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which varies by state and determines the amount of time an individual has to file a legal claim. A qualified wrongful death attorney of SRIS, P.C. can inform you of the statute of limitations in Virginia.
If you think you may have a wrongful death claim, please contact a SRIS, P.C. Virginia wrongful death lawyer for a free consultation. The experienced wrongful death attorney of SRIS, P.C. will evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you get you the compensation you may be entitled.
NURSING HOME ABUSE & NURSING HOME NEGLECT
SRIS, P.C. is a Virginia personal injury law firm that has offices throughout Virginia & Maryland and is proud of its aggressive representation of injured nursing home residents and their families in Virginia. There are over 1.5 million elderly adults living in nursing homes throughout the United States. Nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect has become a widespread problem due to the lack of proper training received by most nursing home staff. The majority of the problems that arise due to nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect are a result of reckless or negligent behavior by nursing home staff. The following are the types of nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse that can occur to a loved one who is placed in a nursing home:
- Assault
- Bedsores
- Unreasonable physical restraint
- Sexual assault
- Medication errors
- Deprivation of food and water
- Failure to provide medical care
According to a very recent federal study, over 91% of the nursing homes in the United States have insufficient nurse aid staffing levels to provide the necessary care to nursing home residents. Additionally, over 40% of all nursing homes would have to increase nurse aid staff by 50% or more to reach the minimum threshold necessary to meet the resident’s needs.
The Virginia personal injury attorneys of SRIS, P.C. have the experience, skill, and compassion to effectively represent you and hold nursing homes accountable for the harm that they cause. If someone you love is a victim of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect, call us today so that we can provide you with a free case evaluation.
We have Virginia personal injury attorneys and offices located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond and Virginia Beach, but our personal injury lawyers provide legal representation to clients all throughout Virginia. Our Virginia attorneys and staff speak various languages, including English, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.
For more information or to make an appointment with SRIS, P.C., please call, send an e-mail or complete the on-line form.
