Car & Truck Accident

Providing Justice and Security for Injured Auto Accident Victims

It doesn't seem fair: you spend a good amount of money on insurance every month, but as soon as you are seriously injured in a crash you can't get the adjuster to be fair and pay up.  Where can auto accident victims turn to make sure they are fairly compensated for their injuries?

At Whitehead & Chiocca our attorneys have built their firm with the desire to provide justice and security for men, women, and children seriously injured in car, truck, bus, motorcycle, pedestrian, or bicycle accidents in Virginia.

Insurance adjusters play a numbers game
There are two things you need to know about insurance companies.  One, they will do everything in their power to pay you as little as possible for your injuries, if they pay you at all.  Insurance adjusters are usually not there to help you, but are there to protect the interests of the insurance company that employs them.  Two, these companies have well-paid and highly skilled attorneys on their side, ready to fight against your case until they get the results they want.

How do we know this?  First of all we have represented enough injured auto accident victims to have a deep understanding of the games played by insurance companies.  Second, one of our attorneys spent ten years representing insurance companies in auto accident cases.  That's right, we have our own industry insider ready to fight the insurance company on your behalf!  It really does not get any better than that.

Whitehead & Chiocca: beating the insurance company at their own game
The bottom line is that insurance companies exist to make money.  Since settlements and lawsuits cost them money, they put a great deal of effort into fighting them in hopes of paying little or no money to people injured as a result of their insured's bad driving.  However, our attorneys have the experience and tenacity to beat them at their own game:

• We know how the insurance industry works and what weaknesses adjusters look to exploit in an accident case.
• We don't waste precious time and effort because we know what aspects of your case are important and require extra attention, and what aspects do not.
• We have worked in a large number of courts in cities and counties all across Virginia and are right at home in any setting.
• We are a small firm and only accept a limited number of select cases.  Because of this approach, we are able to focus our significant personal resources on the success of your case.

Further Reading for Auto Accident Victims
The more you know about the ins and outs of personal injury cases in Virginia the better off you will be.  These books are available to you for no cost or obligation, so please order them today:

•  "Dealing with Vehicle Damage After Your Virginia Car Accident"
• "Ways to Harm Your Virginia Personal Injury Case"

 
Contact the lawyers at Whitehead & Chiocca to find out how we can make a difference in your auto accident case.

 
Whitehead & Chiocca

3500 Grove Avenue, Suite 108

Richmond, Virginia 23221

Phone: (804) 254-5600

Fax: (804) 254-5652

Toll Free:  (866) 955-5600

 
Whitehead & Chiocca accept clients from cities and counties across Virginia, including:

City of Richmond, Petersburg, Chatham, Danville, Henrico, Chesterfield, Pittsylvania, Dinwiddie, Hanover, Goochland, Prince George, Amelia, New Kent, Powhatan, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Ashland, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville, Richmond, Sandston

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  Description: You may be confused whether or not you are in need of hiring a lawyer for your auto accident case. If you are not sure if you should have an attorney on your side while dealing with insurance claims adjusters, this article may clear things up for you.
• Speed Limit Increase Passed in Virginia’s General Assembly   
  Description: Virginia General Assembly passed the bill which would increase the speed limit on stretches of rural interstates and less populated areas of the state from 65mph to 70mph. Some say that the speed limit increase would allow drivers to operate their vehicles with greater efficiency and allow highway traffic to move at a more uniform speed, while others argue that an increase is less efficient and would lead to more serious car accidents and injuries.
• Virginia Red Light Running Automobile Accidents   
  Description: Red light running is a serious offense and one of the top dangerous driving habits to other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. This article reviews some of the dangers of red light running, interesting statistics about red light running in Virginia, and cautions for safe and responsible drivers.
• Avoid Aggressive Driving Situations   
  Description: Aggressive driving is a dangerous habit, and many individuals have been injured or killed because of getting involved in an aggressive driving situation. Tailgating, honking, gestures, excessive lane changes, and speeding are hazardous behaviors and should be avoided at all costs. Avoid other drivers who are driving aggressively and if you were the victim of a road rage incident, contact the lawyers at Whitehead & Chiocca for a complimentary review of your case.
• Virginia Supreme Court’s “One Free Swerve”: A Loss for Responsible Drivers   
  Description: The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that police officers in Virginia must first observe erratic behavior of a driver before executing a traffic stop based on an anonymous tip. Statistics involving driving under the influence are terrifying, so why can’t citizens help police out and try to get drunk drivers off the road? This article outlines those most at risk for driving under the influence as well as presenting some statistics on the dangers of driving under the influence. If you have been injured in an accident involving an impaired driver, contact Whitehead &Chiocca today at (804) 254-5600 for a no hassle, no obligation review of your case.
• Ten Potentially Deadly Driving Mistakes. Avoid being Negligent.   
  Description: Avoid bad driving habits that could injure you or someone else. Contact Whitehead & Chiocca to discuss your case if someone's negligence has injured you.
• Distracted driving: A Serious Epidemic   
  Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that distracted drivers caused 5,800 deaths and 515,000 injuries last year. Distracted driving has become a serious epidemic in this country and it just gets worse as technology gets better. Even if you are a responsible driver, you are at the mercy of those around you who may not be so cautious.
• Five Major Causes of Car Crashes in Virginia   
  Description: Hundreds of people are killed in car crashes every year in Virginia and tens of thousands more are injured. What is the cause of all these traffic accidents? Here we present a brief overview of five major contributors to Virginia car crashes: aggressive driving, distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding and drowsy driving. All of these negligent driving behaviors are preventable, meaning that many innocent men, women and children are killed and injured every year for no reason.

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Case Results for Car & Truck Accident:

• Mediated settlement for neck injury

Awarded: $500,000

• Car Accident Case Causing Multiple Rotator Cuff Surgeries

Awarded: $285,000.00

• Tractor Trailer accident eventually leads to hip surgery

Awarded: $247,500

• Wrongful Death caused by a Police Officer

Awarded: confidential