Injuries and Accidents

Injuries and accidents are a fact of life – they happen every day and in so many ways.  Sometimes “accidents happen”, but more often than not an accident occurs for a reason.  Very often accidents happen because someone was careless or not paying attention – and that someone should be held responsible.  If you are reading this, you may have been seriously injured in an accident, or affected by a serious accident which a family member or other loved one is suffering from.  You may be looking for justice and seeking help with the fallout from that accident, but you aren’t sure where to turn.

If you’re a Virginia or North Carolina resident looking for attorneys who are experienced in helping victims of serious accidents, then you’ve come to the right place.  The attorneys at Tavss Fletcher have over 100 years of combined experience with personal injury law.  They have tried, and successfully settled, serious and complex cases including auto accidents, drunk driving accidents, premises liability accidents, boating and water-related accidents, burn injuries,  traumatic brain injuries, injuries from defective products, spinal cord injuries, animal bite injuries, closed head injuries, and much more.  We can get you the results that you deserve.

Tavss Fletcher proudly serves Virginia and North Carolina, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, the Eastern Shore counties of Accomack and Northampton, and Gloucester, Surry, Southampton, Isle of Wight, James City and York counties in Virginia, and the counties of Currituck, Dare, Gates, Herford, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden and Bertie in Northeastern North Carolina.

Understanding Injury Accident Cases

If you’ve been injured in an accident, collecting all of the important information is key.  It is very important to record as much information as possible, including the time, date, location, a detailed description of what happened, the contact information for any witnesses, and any information you have about the responsible person(s).  You should also refrain from signing any documents or speaking to the responsible person’s insurance company until you have consulted with an attorney yourself.  Sometimes, even helpful information you provide after an accident can later be used against you.  If you have signed any documents or spoken to the responsible party or their attorney, be sure to let your attorney know when you first speak to him.

To successfully recover damages from the person or company who caused the accident, you must be able to show that the person or company was negligent, which means that you must be able to show: 

  • That the person who caused the injury owed you a legal duty at the time
  • That the person who caused the injury failed to carry out that duty
  • That you suffered damages, or were injured in some fashion, and
  • That these damages were caused as a result of this person’s failure to carry out his or her duty

If you were injured by a defective product, in order for you to recover damages you must establish that:

  • The product that injured you was defective in its manufacture or design, or there was no adequate warning given to you of the product’s potential dangerousness, and
  • The defective manufacture or design of the product, or its lack of adequate warnings, caused you damages, or injuries

In Virginia and North Carolina, if more than one person was responsible for your accident, each person can be held accountable for the total amount of damages under the principle of joint and several liability.

What can Tavss Fletcher do for you?

Personal injury lawyers seek justice for people like you who have been injured by the action – or inaction – of others.  We are familiar with all applicable state and federal laws, and have extensive experience with accident reconstruction, the expert witnesses you will need to prove your case, the insurance adjusters who will evaluate your claim, and others who will be involved in your case.

A skilled, experienced law firm like Tavss Fletcher will work with you to secure the maximum compensation you are entitled to.  Under Virginia and North Carolina law, we can work with you to recover damages for:

  • Your medical expenses incurred because of the accident, both now and in the future
  • Any lost earnings due to time away from work in the past (this includes time you are away from your job to visit the doctor or attend therapy)
  • Any earnings you will continue to lose due to the impact your injuries have had on your future earning ability
  • Damage to your property (for example, your car if you were in a motor vehicle accident)
  • Any permanent disability or disfigurement you may have suffered
  • The emotional distress you experience as a result of your injuries
  • Hired help if you are unable to perform your routine household chores
  • Additional costs incurred as a result of your injury

Please contact Tavss Fletcher today for an evaluation of your injury accident case, and see how we can put our extensive experience to work for you.

TAVSS FLETCHER
RBC Centura
555 East Main Street, 14th Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
Telephone: (757) 625-1214
Facsimile: (757) 622-7295

Tavss Fletcher proudly serves Virginia and North Carolina, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, the Eastern Shore counties of Accomack and Northampton, and Gloucester, Surry, Southampton, Isle of Wight, James City and York counties in Virginia, and the counties of Currituck, Dare, Gates, Herford, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden and Bertie in Northeastern North Carolina.

Library for Injuries and Accidents:

  • Road Rage: When extreme emotion leads to serious crashes   
    Description: Road rage – the type of behavior that aggressive drivers engage in to the detriment of those around them – is a serious issue for Virginia drivers. According to a recent 2009 Road Rage survey by AutoVantage, drivers respond to other people’s bad driving with their own questionable behavior. In the survey drivers admitted to honking, cursing, gesturing and even slamming into the rear of another car.
  • Medical conditions that can lead to serious car accidents   
    Description: Driving while impaired by a serious medical condition can have disastrous results. The recent death of a motorist who experienced an unexpected medical event is an example of how health issues can impair a person’s ability to drive safely. Certain health conditions put people at risk of causing a serious car accident, putting themselves and others on the road in danger.
  • Do red light cameras really prevent car crashes in Virginia?   
    Description: Red light running is a problem in many cities, and Virginia Beach is no exception. Experts claim that they can reduce the number of serious and deadly front-to-side impact crashes in intersections, saving lives and cutting down on emergency healthcare costs. However, other studies and skeptics suggest that the cameras are not the panacea advocates claim them to be.
  • Virginia Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics   
    Description: Statistics and analysis of Virginia motor vehicle accidents are maintained by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and published annually. This document contains key information from the 2007 Traffic Crash Facts document produced by the Virginia DMV Highway Safety Office.
  • Drowsy Drivers Can Kill   
    Description: You won’t find many people in Virginia who think that driving while intoxicated is okay, but few people give a second thought to driving while tired. Research tells us that drowsy drivers actually perform worse on driving tests than intoxicated drivers, yet the issue receives little attention from lawmakers and law enforcement officials. If you’ve been injured in a car or truck crash, you may be wondering if the other driver was too tired to be behind the wheel. Find out what factors put a driver at risk of being too tired to drive and how you can avoid becoming a drowsy driver yourself.
  • How much do you know about your car’s little black box?   
    Description: Have you ever wished there was a way to prove that the driver of the car that hit you was in driving in an unsafe manner? Believe it or not your wish could come true if the other driver’s car contained an event data recorder (EDR). EDRs are now standard on most vehicles sold in the United States, and they typically record vehicle information like speed, direction, seatbelt use and more just before and during a crash event.
  • Vehicle Event Data Recorders: Big Brother is Watching   
    Description: Event Data Recorders (EDRs) are becoming standard equipment on vehicles sold in the United States, but few people know what they are. These devices are part of the airbag control module and record information in the case of an auto crash. In order to standardize EDR devices, the federal government has stepped in and is requiring vehicle manufacturers to follow guidelines for all EDRs installed in model year 2013 vehicles. As a result, EDR data should safely sustain a crash event, be easier to retrieve, and contain standard information of use to accident investigators and vehicle safety researchers.
  • The challenge posed by aggressive drivers on Virginia roads   
    Description: We all know what aggressive driving looks like. Drivers who swerve in and out of lanes, follow too closely, make rude hand-gestures when they don’t get their way, speed, and ignore traffic control devices are all guilty of aggressive driving. The challenge in Virginia is that despite laws against aggressive driving, it is difficult to charge someone with what is essentially a subjective offense. Read more about the challenge that aggressive drivers pose to law enforcement officers and what you can do if you find yourself on the road with one of these drivers.
  • What to do after an Auto Accident in Virginia   
    Description: Since one in eight Americans will be involved in an auto accident this year, it is important that all Virginians know what to do after a crash. In this article we offer 10 steps to take if you find yourself in a traffic collision. If you’ve been in a serious auto accident and need to talk to a Virginia attorney, please contact Tavss Fletcher at 757-625-1214.
  • Car Accident Injuries Aren’t Only Physical   
    Description: Researchers and medical professionals are becoming more aware of auto accident victims who experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While it is very important to make sure an accident victim’s physical injuries are treated and healed, it is equally important that doctors address any mental suffering a victim might experience. If you’ve been in a serious auto accident and need to talk to a Virginia attorney, please contact Tavss Fletcher at 757-625-1214.

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