Virginia Auto Accidents

The scenic roadways of Virginia serve millions of motorists every year. Local residents, tourists, and commercial truckers combine to rank the five Interstate highways and countless smaller roads in the state among the most traveled in the country. In the Harrisonburg area alone, roughly 51,000 vehicles travel the I-81 corridor daily. Near Roanoke, this average climbs to 72,000.

Not every Virginia motorway statistic is positive, though. The I-81 corridor is famous for its steep grades and rocky surroundings. According to the Virginia Transportation Research Council, 65 fatal accidents occurred on this highway from 2005 to 2007 alone.

If you or a loved one suffers an injury in a Virginia car accident, you need local attorneys on your side. These attorneys must be familiar with Virginia traffic laws and possess experience and expertise handling accident cases in the Rockingham County and Augusta County areas. For legal assistance, contact the Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Lexington car accident lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC.

How can Virginia auto accident attorneys help?

Car accidents change lives. Accident victims face stacks of medical bills and prospects of long-term physical therapy. They may be unable to work, leaving them with no way to support themselves during their recovery. Accidents can also demoralize victims, who find they can no longer engage in what they consider a normal life. Fortunately, laws exist to protect car accident victims in such predicaments. But are you familiar with those laws? Can you identify your legal rights and the benefits to which you are legally entitled?

A Virginia car accident lawyer can.

Personal injury laws are complex, but if you suffered an injury through the negligence of another driver or party, you are entitled to fair compensation. You need an experienced lawyer at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC who understands the law and what needs accomplishing, which includes the following:

• The strategies that work during trial and negotiation
• How to identify, collect, and present key evidence
• How to identify the essential details of your accident, including information about the incident and the vehicles involved
• How to deal with insurance companies
• When a victim is entitled to immediate benefits

Most importantly, having a Virginia car accident attorney in your corner means you can focus on what matters most: your complete recovery.

Reputable auto accident attorneys in Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Lexington, Virginia

The skilled Lexington, Harrisonburg, and Staunton car accident attorneys at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC can help you with a car accident, personal injury, or any other legal issue in the Rockingham County and Augusta County areas of Virginia. To discuss your specific concerns, contact us via our online form or call one of our convenient locations:

• Harrisonburg (Rockingham County): 540-434-0316
• Staunton (Augusta County): 540-885-0199
• Lexington (Rockbridge County): 540-463-3691