Personal Injury
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney
You focus on healing. We'll deal with the insurance company and protect your claim.
- Virginia Bar Member Since 1999
- Personal Attention From Your Attorney
- Serving Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield & Hanover
- Free Consultation
A serious injury can upend your life overnight: medical bills, missed work, pain and an insurance company that wants to settle quickly and cheaply. As a Richmond personal injury attorney, Wendell Allen helps people who have been hurt by someone else's carelessness pursue fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income and the impact the injury has had on their lives.
Virginia law is less forgiving to injured people than the law in most states. Under the contributory negligence rule, an insurance company may argue that you were even slightly at fault in order to deny your claim entirely. That makes early action important: photographs, witness information, medical records and other evidence need to be gathered and preserved before they disappear.
We handle communication with the insurance companies, gather the records that prove your losses and give you an honest assessment of your claim. If a fair settlement is offered, we will tell you. If it isn't, we are prepared to take your case to court.
Your health comes first, so follow your doctor's advice and keep every bill, record and note about missed work. Then let us handle the paperwork and the phone calls. Whether you were hurt on I-95, at a busy Richmond intersection or on someone else's property, we will explain the process and keep you informed from the first call to the final resolution.
What We Handle
Injury Cases Our Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Handles
Car and truck accidents
Collisions on I-95, I-64 and local roads, including crashes involving commercial trucks.
Motorcycle accidents
Riders hurt by drivers who failed to see them or yield the right of way.
Pedestrian accidents
People struck in crosswalks, parking lots and neighborhood streets.
Slip and fall injuries
Injuries caused by dangerous conditions on someone else's property.
Dog bites
Injuries from dog attacks and the insurance claims that follow.
Wrongful death
Claims brought on behalf of families who have lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence.
The Process
How We Handle Your Case
Step 1: Free case review
We listen to what happened, review what you have, and explain whether and how a claim can move forward.
Step 2: Evidence and medical documentation
We gather accident reports, photos, witness information, medical records and proof of lost income.
Step 3: Claim and negotiation
We present your claim to the insurance company and push back on low offers and unfair blame.
Step 4: Settlement or trial
If the insurer will not be fair, we file suit and prepare your case for court within the legal deadline.
Know the Basics
Virginia Law at a Glance
A few plain-English facts that often matter in these cases. Every situation is different, so talk with a lawyer about yours.
Two-year deadline
Virginia generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Va. Code § 8.01-243). Different deadlines can apply in some cases, so do not wait.
Contributory negligence
Virginia follows contributory negligence. If you are found even slightly at fault, you may be barred from recovering, which is why early evidence preservation matters.
Adjusters call early
Insurance adjusters often contact injured people quickly. Recorded statements and early paperwork can affect your claim, so it is wise to talk to a lawyer first.
Uninsured and underinsured coverage
Most Virginia auto policies include uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, which may help when the at-fault driver has little or no insurance.
This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; the attorney reviews current Virginia law for your specific case.
Why Clients Call Us
Why Choose Wendell Allen
Personal attention
Your case is not handed off to a case manager you've never met.
Honest advice
You get a realistic view of your claim, including its weaknesses, so you can make informed decisions.
Clear fees
Fee arrangements are explained in writing at your consultation, before you agree to anything.
Questions
Personal Injury FAQs
Answers to questions we hear often. For advice about your situation, call (804) 358-0368.
Get medical attention, call the police, and if you can, take photos of the scene, the vehicles and your injuries. Collect names and contact information for witnesses. Keep your medical records and bills. Avoid discussing fault with anyone, and talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to an insurance company.
Virginia generally allows two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some claims have shorter or different deadlines, including claims involving government entities, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
It is a Virginia rule that can bar an injured person from recovering anything if they are found even slightly at fault for the accident. Insurance companies use this rule aggressively, which is why evidence about how the accident happened is so important.
Be careful. You may need to report the accident, but you are not required to give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement. Adjusters work for the insurance company, and what you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Talk to a lawyer first.
Value depends on factors such as your medical expenses, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injuries, the available insurance and the evidence of fault. We cannot promise a number, but we will explain how these factors apply to your case.
Fee arrangements are explained clearly at your consultation, in writing, before you agree to anything. You will know exactly how fees and case costs work before we begin.
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Where We Serve
We handle personal injury cases for clients in City of Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County, along with the rest of the Richmond region.
Free Consultation
Hurt by someone else's carelessness? Let's talk about your claim.
The sooner you call, the more options you usually have. Tell us what happened and you'll hear back from Wendell Allen's office, not an answering service.
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