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Car Accident Lawyer in Richmond, VA
Seven-Figure Auto Crash Recoveries From a
Virginia Super Lawyer Since 2013
- 20+ years practicing Virginia personal injury law
- $1.35M and multiple six-figure recoveries
- No fees unless we recover, free consultation
Why Richmond Clients Choose Josh Silverman for Car Accident Cases
Auto Verdicts and Settlements Into Seven Figures
Josh Silverman has secured a $1,350,000 recovery for a wrongful death auto case, an $800,000 recovery for a client with serious injuries, and multiple six-figure results across Richmond's crash courts.
Virginia Super Lawyer Every Year Since 2013
Independent peer review has named Josh Silverman a Virginia Super Lawyer every year for over a decade.
Every Motor Vehicle Case, One Firm
Trucking, car, motorcycle, drunk-driving, pedestrian, bicycle, and hit-and-run claims are all handled in-house. You never get referred out to a lawyer who does not know your case.
What You Can Recover After a Richmond Car Accident
Contingency Fees
Our car accident lawyer works on a contingency basis, meaning that you only pay us if we win. Fees are taken as a reasonable percentage of the recovery at the conclusion of the case.
If you suffered a personal injury in a car accident, insurance companies or the other driver may have to compensate you for:
- Loss of income
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Ongoing rehabilitation
Under Virginia law, you may recover for your medical expenses even if they were paid by your health insurer. You may also be entitled to recover for a personal injury if you were a passenger in a vehicle driven by a family member, even if the family member was at fault.
In cases of extreme negligence or wrongdoing, you may be able to recover punitive damages. By statute, drunk drivers and/or their insurers may be required to pay up to $350,000 in punitive damages as added punishment when their blood alcohol level is above 0.15 or their conduct is particularly egregious. Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-44.5.
Don't Stress About Your Accident
Car accidents cause devastating injuries and claim lives across Virginia every year. A driver's inattention, speeding, aggressive behavior, traffic violations, and intoxication are all negligent actions that can cause serious injuries and wrongful deaths.
Attorney Josh Silverman can fight for the compensation you deserve if you have been injured by another driver. Even if you think you were at fault, he can evaluate your car accident and determine if the other driver is actually to blame. Contact our injury law office in Richmond, VA, to speak with our attorney.
Key Actions to Take after an Accident
There are certain steps you can take after a car accident to help yourself recover the maximum amount of damages possible. These include:
Seek Medical Treatment
Oftentimes, crash injuries do not immediately appear following an accident. Seeking swift medical treatment ensures you get the physical care you need. This also generates medical bills and records that are critical for proving your case.
Gather and Preserve Evidence
All photographs of vehicle damage and visible injuries you took at the scene, including any witness contact information, should be preserved. Be sure to store this evidence in a safe place that can only be accessed by you, like your email. Mr. Silverman and his investigators can use this evidence to accurately demonstrate exactly how your crash occurred.
Let Us Handle the Communication
If anyone contacts you regarding your accident, like an insurance adjuster or anyone representing the other driver, direct them to the Silverman Law Firm LC. These other parties will pressure you into a lowball settlement and seek information to try to minimize your claim. Our team understands what to say to the opposition and how to seek maximum compensation.
Don't Wait
Until It's Too Late
In car accident cases, time is precious. As you delay calling an attorney, evidence on the road is disappearing, witnesses' memories are getting fuzzy, and other drivers and their insurance companies are building a case against you. Plus, Virginia has a two-year statute of limitations on auto accident cases.
Contact the Richmond, VA, injury law office of Silverman Law Firm LC today. We happily offer free consultations to car accident victims, so you have nothing to lose from letting our personal injury attorney take a look at your case.
Car accident attorney Joshua Silverman can settle personal injury claims due to automobile accidents including medical bills and property damage. Silverman works with automobile accident victims to recover damages for emotional and physical suffering from the accident.
What To Expect At Your Free Initial Consultation
You will speak with Mr. Silverman or his paralegal before your consultation so we can be prepared for the meeting at our Richmond law office. These are some important areas we will discuss:
Most initial meetings last between one and two hours, but we take as much time as needed to answer your questions.
Medical Review
Understanding your health history is key. By comparing your physical state from before the accident to your current suffering, Mr. Silverman can build a compelling argument to show the crash caused injuries that require extensive compensation.
Witness Coordination
Memories can fade and stories can change. We always want to contact witnesses as soon as possible and will need to know who saw your accident. Our team understands the right questions to ask now so that witness testimony can help us.
Insurance Evaluation
Bring any insurance information to our Richmond office. We will review your insurance company's coverage and all of your available benefits. We will also discuss any type of contact insurance companies have made with you. It is important to note that you should refuse insurance company pressure to settle, and direct all contact to our team.
Your Rights
After the details of your accident have been thoroughly reviewed, we will discuss your legal rights and how we will protect them. Mr. Silverman is an attorney who will give you realistic expectations for the potential recovery in your case.
Hiring our car accident lawyer in Richmond, VA, will give you the best possible chance to receive all of the compensation you are owed. If you or someone you love is suffering because of a car accident, contact Silverman Law Firm LC online or call (804) 258-4707.
About Attorney Joshua D. Silverman
As a Personal Injury Attorney in Richmond, VA, Joshua D. Silverman is a Richmond native who has been practicing Virginia law for 20+ years. He and his team at Silverman Law Firm LC are known for personal, hands-on client service. He specializes in personal injury and medical-related injury cases including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, auto accidents, and product liability.
Types of Auto Accidents We Can Handle All of Them
The term “motor vehicle accidents” encompasses several types of accidents. The breadth and complexity of these cases require a detailed knowledge of the law to develop a strong legal strategy for clients. Our legal team handles claims for the following types of accidents:
Trucking Accidents
A particular hazard on the road, tractor trailers weighing up to 80,000 pounds can cause significant damage and catastrophic accidents if they collide with another vehicle. Accounting for eight percent of all road fatalities, trucking accidents are often caused by negligent commercial drivers who lack proper training, suffer from fatigue, speed, text, or drive while intoxicated with alcohol or drugs – all of which put the safety of others at risk.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, truckers on the road for more than eight hours are twice as likely to be in a trucking accident. Another recent study of large truck crashes found that 55 percent had a mechanical violation and 36 percent of the violations involved defective brakes. It should come as no surprise that a fatigued trucker operating a vehicle with defective brakes or another defective auto part may cause a fatal collision.
Car Accidents
More than 35,000 people are killed each year in car accidents, and the number of traffic deaths is trending upwards. A driver’s inattention (i.e. texting or talking on a cell phone), speeding, aggressive behavior, traffic violations, and intoxication are all lethal factors that can cause serious injuries and wrongful deaths. If you are injured in a car accident, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- First and foremost, obtain medical treatment.
- Take photographs of the vehicle damage and any visible injuries.
- Cooperate with the police, but do not admit to fault. Under Virginia law, in most cases, if you are partially to blame for the accident you are not entitled to recover.
- If your car's safety features (airbags, seatbelts, etc.) did not function properly, please secure the car as evidence. Our car accident lawyer can help you with a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Motorcycle Accidents
A driver’s inattention to the road is also one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents, which make up an estimated 14 percent of all traffic fatalities. With less protection on the road than car or truck drivers, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely than passengers in a car to suffer a fatal injury in a crash. With extensive experience in handling complex motorcycle collision cases, auto accident attorney Josh Silverman has represented numerous motorcyclists who were injured in motor vehicle accidents. If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident, please do the following after receiving medical attention:
- Take photographs of the damage to the motorcycle and physical injuries.
- Preserve the evidence. This includes saving the helmet, damaged clothes, and of course, the motorcycle.
- Don't make any statements to the insurance company before contacting a lawyer.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the leading causes of car accidents and fatalities on the road. Drunk driving occurs in all types of motor vehicle accident cases – from trucking to pedestrian.
Drunk driving cases are complex. They require an understanding of how alcohol consumption affects motorists and how the body metabolizes alcohol. Critical evidence needed to prove the extent of the driver's intoxication can be lost over time. This includes witnesses to the driver's drinking on the day of the car accident. If we can prove that the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) was over .15, then up to $350,000 in punitive damages may be recovered in addition to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Pedestrian Accidents
Negligent drivers cause a significant amount of accidents and serious injuries to pedestrians. Vulnerable to injury, pedestrians are more likely to sustain catastrophic injuries when involved in a car accident.
Pedestrians are especially vulnerable to hit and run accidents. Victims of hit and run accidents are not without a remedy. Our car accident attorney can work closely with law enforcement to help track down the driver. If the driver cannot be identified, there are other legal options, including filing a "John Doe" claim under any automobile insurance policy belonging to any relative in the pedestrian's household. If the John Doe driver is ever identified, criminal charges can be pursued and the claim can be amended to seek damages from the driver.
Bicycle Accidents
Personal injury attorney Josh Silverman is an avid cyclist (he rode over 3000 miles in the last year), so he knows how enjoyable cycling can be. At the same time, he knows the dangers. A distracted or careless driver can quickly cause a serious accident and put bicyclists at risk. Sadly, alcohol-related collisions account for more than one-third of bicyclist fatalities. As cycling has become popular in Virginia, these collisions are occurring more frequently. Understanding the sensitive nature of bicycle accidents, our car accident attorney will aggressively pursue compensation for you and your family.
Hit and Run Accidents
Perhaps the most morally reprehensible are people who cause accidents and flee the scene without rendering assistance. Legally, these accidents are referred to as "John Doe" collisions. If caught, the John Doe driver may face significant jail time. For the victim of a John Doe accident in Virginia, compensation can be obtained through the victim's own automobile policy and policies insuring relatives in the victim's household. In many cases, the victim can recover both compensatory damages and punitive damages. If you are the victim of a hit and run accident, there are legal deadlines that could cause you to lose your legal rights if you do not act quickly.
No Case Is Too Complex for Us
After more than 20 years practicing personal injury and car accident law in Richmond, VA, Josh Silverman has seen it all. The car accident lawyers of the Silverman Law Firm, LC, deal with all types of auto accidents, including:
- Car accidents involving more than two vehicles
- Car accidents that result in serious injury or wrongful death
- Car accidents involving uninsured drivers
If you are recovering from a car accident that may be too complicated for an inexperienced lawyer, schedule a free consultation with our attorney today. You can request a consultation by filling out our online form or by calling (804) 325-4992.
"When I wanted to give up,
Joshua Silverman was a fighter."
Car accident Attorney Joshua Silverman can settle personal injury claims for auto injuries related to medical costs, lost income, and property damage. Silverman also works with clients who suffered personal injuries in automobile accidents to recover damages for mental, physical, and emotional suffering from the accident.
