Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle Accidents around Richmond, Virginia
When you’re hurt in a crash, you need an attorney who understands how insurance companies think, knows Virginia law, and has spent countless hours in courtrooms and in front of juries. We handle serious injury cases across central Virginia, including truck collisions, car wrecks, motorcycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents.
Vehicle accidents cause some of the most devastating injuries we see. They happen in seconds but often leave people with permanent disabilities, mounting medical bills, and lost income. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, a commercial truck, or injured while walking or riding a bike, you need someone who will investigate thoroughly, find all available coverage, and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Immediately After an Accident
What To Do After a Vehicle Accident
- Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel okay. Some serious injuries don’t show symptoms right away.
- Call the police and make sure an accident report is filed. This creates an official record.
- Document everything: take photos of the scene, your injuries, vehicle damage, and road conditions.
- Exchange information with other drivers, but don’t discuss fault or apologize at the scene.
- Report the accident to your insurance company, but avoid giving recorded statements to the other driver’s insurer before talking to an attorney.
- Contact an experienced attorney before accepting any settlement offer or signing anything from an insurance company.
below the surface
Why These Cases Are Complex
Insurance companies have one goal after a serious accident: pay as little as possible. They’ll use tactics like blaming you for the crash, claiming your injuries aren’t as serious as you say, or pressuring you to settle quickly before you understand the full extent of your harm. In Virginia, the contributory negligence rule means even slight fault on your part can eliminate your recovery entirely. Carriers know this and use it.
Serious vehicle accidents also involve multiple layers of coverage that many attorneys miss. Commercial trucks may have policies through the trucking company, the driver, the cargo owner, and the truck manufacturer. Rideshare accidents involve complicated insurance stacking. Uninsured motorist claims require navigating your own policy language. Finding every available dollar takes experience and persistence.
The injuries we see – including brain damage, spinal cord trauma, amputations, broken bones, joint injuries, burns, and organ damage – require lifelong care. Early settlement offers rarely account for future medical needs, lost earning capacity, or the full impact on your quality of life. We work with medical experts and life care planners to document what you’ll actually need, not what an adjuster wants to pay.
Trial Experience Makes the Difference
Why Hire Lantz & Robins for Vehicle Accidents
We’ve spent months in courtrooms trying serious injury cases. Insurance companies and defense attorneys know us. They know we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, and they know we’re willing to take it there; that changes how they approach settlement negotiations.
We also know how to find coverage other lawyers miss. That matters when you’re catastrophically injured and facing a lifetime of medical expenses. We investigate thoroughly, we bring in the right experts, and we build cases that defense teams have to take seriously.
We don’t run a volume practice. When you hire us, you work directly with Rand or Michael. We visit clients in hospitals and rehab centers. We spend time with families. We know what it’s like to sit with someone whose life just changed forever, and we take that responsibility seriously.
We’re honest about what your case is worth. If we don’t think you have a strong claim, we’ll tell you. If another attorney is better suited to handle your situation, we’ll make that referral. We turn down more cases than we take because we focus on clearly meritorious claims where we can make a significant impact for our clients.
Common Types of vehicle accident cases
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
- Medical Transport Accidents
- Rideshare Accidents (Uber, Lyft)
- Drunk Driving Crashes
- Hit-and-Run Collisions
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
- Highway Work Zone Accidents
Have Questions About Your Case?
We handle cases across central Virginia. If you’ve been seriously injured and need an honest evaluation, we’re here to help.
Call (804) 404-7870 or contact us for a free consultation.
Our Prior Case Results
*Past results are representative and do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.
What Our Clients Say
“[The defendant] ran a red light and T-boned me on my driver side. His insurance offered a pittance settlement. Mr. Robins worked diligently and eventually took my case to court. I was awarded FIVE times the settlement offer. Highly recommend!!”
Elizabeth C.
“I was using an attorney out of Williamsburg, VA and my case was not getting handled the way it should have. I pulled my case and started to find another attorney… and no other attorney wanted to handle [my case] besides Mr. Lantz… Mr. Lantz stood up to the insurance company’s attorney and their physician. If it wasn’t for [him], I would have been out of all my medical bills and lost wages.”
–Ryan M.
“I was involved in a major accident and was hit by a drunk driver. Marks and Harrison said no, but Lantz Robbins said yes. I’m glad they said yes. I received a settlement beyond what I was expecting within 8 months. I appreciate them keeping me in the loop proactively and how smooth the process was.”
–Corey H.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a claim after a vehicle accident in Virginia?
Virginia’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Virginia Code § 8.01-243. If the accident resulted in a death, the wrongful death claim must also be filed within two years under Virginia Code § 8.01-244. These deadlines are strict. Missing them means you lose your right to compensation, regardless of how strong your case is. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after a serious accident.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Virginia follows a contributory negligence rule, one of the strictest in the country. If you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, you cannot recover any compensation. Insurance companies know this and will look for any way to shift even slight blame to you. This makes it critical to have an attorney who knows how to investigate thoroughly, gather evidence, and counter bad-faith arguments from insurance adjusters.
How much is my vehicle accident case worth?
The value depends on your specific injuries, medical treatment, lost income, future care needs, and how the accident affects your life. Serious injuries like traumatic brain damage, spinal cord trauma, amputations, or permanent disabilities typically result in higher compensation because they require lifelong care and dramatically impact earning capacity. We work with medical experts and economists to calculate the true cost of your injuries—not just what you’ve spent so far, but what you’ll need for the rest of your life.
Will I have to go to court?
Most cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case as if it will go to court. Insurance companies know whether an attorney is willing and able to try a case. That knowledge affects what they offer in settlement negotiations. We’ve spent months in courtrooms trying serious injury cases. If the insurance company won’t make a fair offer, we’re ready to present your case to a jury.
What does it cost to hire Lantz & Robins?
We handle vehicle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Our fee comes as a percentage of what we recover. We advance all case expenses—expert witnesses, medical records, accident reconstruction, depositions—and you only reimburse those costs if we win. If we don’t recover anything, you owe us nothing.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a vehicle accident, we can help. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, and give you an honest assessment of your case.
Call us or complete our online contact form.