A serious injury changes your life permanently. Not only do you face hospitalization, rehabilitation, and potential job loss, but your medical expenses are adding up at a time when you may not be able to earn income. Meanwhile, you still owe your rent or mortgage and other household bills. Taken together, the aftermath of a severe accident can prove to be the most challenging time in your life. While you may feel desperate, know that help and compassionate concern is available through the services of personal injury lawyers.
Southampton County Personal Injury Lawyers
The Southampton County personal injury lawyers at Rutter Mills can help you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries. In business for more than half a century, our record speaks for itself. If we cannot settle your case, we will take it to trial.
Rutter Mills – Part of Hampton Roads for 6 Decades
Rutter Mills has deep roots in our coastal Virginia communities, and a proven track record of winning challenging cases in both state and federal courts. From slip and fall injuries and defective consumer products to auto accident cases, every Southampton personal injury attorney at our firm is prepared to advocate for your rights and obtain the maximum damages on your behalf.
While personal injury lawsuits run the gamut, all have one thing in common. One or more parties acted in a reckless or negligent manner, resulting in the plaintiff’s injuries. While motor vehicle accidents make up the bulk of personal injury cases, other frequent causes of serious injuries include:
- Boating accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Premises liability
- Workplace accidents
The bottom line is that a Southampton personal injury attorney protects your interests and can hold the responsible parties accountable for your injuries. We work with top-notch investigators and other professionals to examine all aspects of the accident and reveal any potentially liable parties. For example, liability in a truck accident often extends beyond the driver and may include the trucking company, the maker of the vehicle, and anyone responsible for creating or not repairing hazardous road conditions. Each case is unique, and we review each of them thoroughly.
In Virginia, the statute of limitations varies depending on certain facts. Generally speaking, the deadline for filing a personal injury claim is two years from the date of the accident. Should a person succumb to their injuries, family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the death date. If the injury relates to any government-related entity, including school districts and local municipalities, the statute of limitations is shorter.
The bottom line is that it is critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. The sooner you retain legal counsel, the sooner we can get to work on your case.
In Virginia, damages, or compensation, for personal injury may include:
- Medical expenses – current and future
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earnings
- Earning capacity diminishment
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish and trauma
Years Helping Accident Victims
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Workers Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
Contact a Southampton Personal Injury Attorney for expert legal guidance
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
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