Virginia Jewish Personal Injury Lawyer
Getting caught up in any kind of accident can be a harrowing experience even if you are ultimately able to walk away none the worse for wear. Unfortunately, many people who fall victim to the reckless or careless actions of others are not so lucky, and the injuries they sustain as a result often result in significant personal and financial losses that last far longer than the physical harm which caused them.
Fortunately, a Virginia Jewish personal injury lawyer is available to help you seek the compensation you deserve for the effects of your personal injury. Seth Price, a supporter of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, has years of experience helping those who have been injured due to the negligent actions of another seek compensation.
If you believe your damages stemmed from someone else’s negligence, you should make it a priority to schedule a conversation with Seth and discuss your legal options.
What Could Justify a Virginia Personal Injury Claim?
Describing irresponsible behavior leading to a personal injury as “negligence” is not just a syntactical choice—the term actually refers to a specific legal concept that allows for financial recovery following many types of accident. In short, if a person violates a responsibility, they have to act reasonably around someone else and causes that other person to get hurt as a direct result, they may be considered “legally negligent” and therefore liable for ensuing compensable “damages.”
Any form of accident that can be traced back to someone’s reckless, careless, or intentional breach of their duty of care may serve as grounds for civil litigation. Some of the most common types of incidents that Virginia Jewish personal injury attorneys help injured parties pursue compensation for include:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including those involving bicyclists and/or pedestrians
- Slipping and tripping accidents
- Medical negligence
- Dog attacks
- Product defects
- Dangerous medications
Through a successful claim, it may be possible to recover for economic losses like medical expenses, income losses, and personal property damage, as well as non-economic forms of harm like general pain and suffering. However, there are a few legal restrictions on civil recovery that are important to be aware of before beginning the litigation process.
Navigating Around Obstacles to Recovery
In most states, plaintiffs who are found partially to blame for their own damages may be subject to a reduction in their final damage award, but they are still generally able to recover at least some compensation. Under Virginia’s “pure contributory negligence” system, though, any percentage of fault assigned to a plaintiff completely bars them from getting any financial restitution for that incident whatsoever, even if another party was still primarily to blame.
On top of that, Virginia Code §8.01-243 establishes a filing period of two years for most types of personal injury claims that begins to run on the date when an injured party discovers—or reasonably should have learned—that their injuries stemmed from another party’s negligence. An experienced Jewish personal injury lawyer in Virginia could provide essential assistance complying with this filing deadline and building a comprehensive defense against allegations of contributory fault.
Get in Touch with a Virginia Jewish Personal Injury Attorney Today
No matter what circumstances led to you getting hurt, the damages you may be dealing with as a result are likely devastating on multiple levels. By working with Seth Price, you could significantly improve your chances of holding the party who caused your injuries financially liable for their repercussions.
A knowledgeable Virginia Jewish personal injury lawyer could stand by your side throughout every stage of your case. To learn more, call today.
