Norfolk Car Accident Lawyers
Experienced Norfolk Car Accident Lawyers – Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is a team of eight lawyers dedicated to personal injury cases and accident victims in and around Norfolk. The founders and partners are veterans of personal injury practice in Virginia.
John Cooper has been advocating for victims for more than 30 years. Jim Hurley is a leading trial attorney with more than 100 jury trials under his belt. Together, and with other partners, they lead this expert team getting win after win for their clients.
Norfolk and Virginia residents have many reasons to turn to Cooper Hurly Injury Lawyers after a devastating accident:
- Decades of experience working on personal injury and accident cases
- Extensive experience litigating
- Large settlements and verdicts, including a 2020 state-record $6.5 million recovery for a car accident victim
- Around-the-clock availability
- Hospital and home visits available
- Free consultations with no obligation
Norfolk Law Office
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers reaches victims throughout Virginia from several offices, including this Norfolk location:
125 St. Pauls Blvd.
#510
Norfolk, VA 23510
When Do I Need a Norfolk Car Accident Lawyer?
Virginia has several laws that impact your legal options after a car accident. You may be able to make a claim with your insurer or with the negligent driver’s insurer. The state also allows for tort lawsuits, which means you can sue the other driver or whomever you believe is responsible.
Whether or not it makes sense to file a lawsuit, to claim with an insurer, or both, is complicated. This is why it’s helpful to consult with a lawyer. Norfolk car accident lawyers are specialists in these cases, which means they offer the best advice.
Consider talking to someone if you have any questions, but especially in these situations:
- You don’t understand your options or which is best.
- You want representation as you make an insurance claim.
- You have already tried to make a claim but have been denied or offered too little.
- You suffered injuries and have expenses but think you may have some blame in the accident.
- Your injuries are severe, and your medical bills high.
- You are left with permanent or long-term disabilities or disfigurement.
- The accident has left you traumatized.
- Someone died in the accident.
If you’re unsure about talking to a lawyer, remember that reputable firms offer free case evaluations. You shouldn’t have to pay a fee or feel obligated to hire a firm just for talking to them. You have nothing to lose in reaching out to a lawyer.
Examples of Norfolk Car Accident Verdicts and Settlements
Examples of cases from Norfolk and the surrounding Hampton Roads area are useful in showing you what can happen when victims take legal action. These outcomes cannot predict your own. Every case is unique. While no lawyer can guarantee an outcome, these examples illustrate the possibilities:
- $1.15 Million Settlement for Pedestrian Accident. A 60-year-old woman suffered leg and neck fractures, a broken nose, and a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a commercial truck. The victim had stopped her car to change a flat tire when the truck hit her. Due to her injuries, she could no longer work.
- $1 Million Settlement for Fatal Car Crash. In Norfolk in 2016, a drunk driver struck the vehicle in which the plaintiff was a passenger. She died from her injuries, and her family started a wrongful death lawsuit.
- $500,000 Settlement for Motorcycle Accident. A man riding his motorcycle was hit by a truck trying to turn in front of him. The victim’s resulting injuries included brachial plexus damage that caused significant loss of function in the right arm. The settlement included compensation for his lost future earning potential.
- $200,000 Verdict for Freeway Accident. The plaintiff was driving on I-64 when another vehicle forced him into parked construction equipment. Due to suspicion of reckless driving on behalf of the plaintiff, the insurer refused a settlement. He sued, took the case to court, and got a jury award with the help of his lawyers.
Examples of cases from the Norfolk area give you an idea of how damaging accidents on the road are. They also show you what good lawyers can do, going up against insurers and getting fair settlements and verdict awards. If you suffered injuries in an accident, contact Norfolk car accident lawyers for advice and representation.