Personal Injury Attorneys in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

In many ways, being involved in an accident with a large commercial truck differs from other types of vehicle accidents. It is important to work with a lawyer who understands these important differences.

At Marks & Harrison, our personal injury attorneys in Virginia have extensive experience assisting truck accident victims and their families. We know that, above all, these cases require swift action to preserve and gather important evidence. Our lawyers have written and lectured extensively on the challenges presented by these cases.

We can begin working on your case immediately by investigating the accident scene, inspecting the tractor-trailer and other vehicles involved in the crash, and obtaining and reviewing records that can help determine why the collision occurred and who should be held responsible for the harm you have suffered.

Our lawyers look to logbooks, inspection and maintenance records, and shipping records for evidence of negligence. Additionally, we can examine evidence that sheds light on the driver’s competency, physical and mental health, history of traffic offenses, violations of state and federal regulations, or even drunk driving charges.

In a truck accident case, multiple parties may be held responsible, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturer, the cargo shipper/loader, or a broker that acts as an intermediary between the company and the truck driver. These parties may be based in Virginia or out of state; some could even be foreign corporations.

At Marks & Harrison, our Virginia truck accident attorneys will work hard to hold all at-fault parties liable for your injuries and losses and pursue maximum compensation for you. Don’t wait to take action: Get in touch with us today to get started on your case.

If you have been hurt on the job, suffer from a work-related illness, or have lost a loved one due to an occupational injury or disease, you may be entitled to receive Virginia workers’ compensation benefits.

These benefits can cover all of your medical expenses and replace a portion of the wages you lose due to your disability. Unlike a personal injury claim, you do not need to establish that anyone was at fault in order to receive these benefits.

While applying for and receiving workers’ compensation benefits should be a routine process, problems arise when employers and their workers’ compensation insurers refuse to pay claims. It is important to get help from an attorney who will protect your rights.

At Marks & Harrison, our Virginia workers’ compensation lawyers can help if your workers’ comp claim has been denied or if your employer’s workers’ compensation carrier is dragging its feet when it comes to paying the benefits you need and deserve. We work with clients across a broad range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and health care.

In addition to pursuing workers’ compensation benefits for you, we can explore all other legal options that may be available in your case. For instance, if your injury or illness was caused by a non-employer “third party,” such as a negligent driver or the manufacturer of defective equipment, we can help you with filing a personal injury or product liability claim.

The options available to you in these types of claims can go well beyond what workers’ compensation benefits cover, allowing you to recover all of your lost wages as well as pain and suffering damages.

Don’t wait to take action. Get in touch with our personal injury attorneys in Virginia today and discover your legal options.

As people with families of our own, we at Marks & Harrison understand that no amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, when someone dies due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another — such as through an auto accident, an instance of medical malpractice, a defective product, or a workplace injury — Virginia law allows for the surviving family to take legal action. Doing so can relieve the financial burden that a family member’s death has caused.

By filing a wrongful death lawsuit, the family can pursue damages for the following:

• Lost Wages and Benefits – This accounts for the income the deceased would have earned had they not died.
• Medical and Funeral Expenses – These are the costs related to the deceased’s final illness or any injuries sustained in an accident.
• Lost Care and Services – The surviving family may also pursue compensation for the intangible value of services and care the deceased provided.
• Emotional Damages – These represent the personal loss that surviving family members experience due to their loved one’s passing.

Under the Virginia wrongful death statute, the time limit to file a claim is two years from the date of the person’s death.

The experienced lawyers at Marks & Harrison have recovered millions of dollars for grieving families, including in the following cases:

• $3 Million – Jury verdict for a box truck collision
• $2.35 Million – Settlement for an off-duty police officer
• $1.5 Million – Verdict for a child’s fall through a hotel balcony railing

Our wrongful death lawyers in Virginia are dedicated to maximizing the value of your case, and we charge nothing unless we successfully obtain a recovery. Reach out to us today learn more about the services we can provide to you and your family during this difficult time.

When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you have the right to expect proper care and treatment from them. After all, they follow the Hippocratic Oath and pledge to “First, do no harm.” Unfortunately, many medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care that their patients and their communities deserve. If a health care provider is negligent, their patients can suffer serious, life-altering injuries. Families may feel betrayed if a doctor’s mishandling causes their loved one to die.

As experienced Virginia medical malpractice attorneys, we at Marks & Harrison have earned a reputation for aggressively protecting the rights of injury victims and their families. As one of the largest personal injury law firms in the Old Dominion State, our law firm has the resources and the know-how to pursue justice and compensation for harmed patients and their families.

A medical malpractice claim typically involves a doctor and the clinic or hospital that employs the doctor. However, other health care workers can be held liable if their negligence harms a patient under their care, including the following:

• Nurses
• Anesthesiologists
• Pharmacists
• Physician’s assistants
• Radiology technicians
• Laboratory technicians
• Dentists
• Chiropractors
• Optometrists
• Physical therapists
• Podiatrists
• Psychologists

The more common instances of medical malpractice our attorneys handle include the following:

• Emergency room errors, such as unreasonably delayed treatment
• Failure to timely diagnose a serious condition, including cancer, heart attack, or stroke
• Surgical errors, such as leaving objects in the body or operating on the wrong site or patient
• Anesthesia errors, which expose patients to significant pain and suffering
• Birth injuries, which can be caused by carelessness before, during, and immediately after delivery
• Medication errors, including prescribing or administering the wrong drug or dosage
• Telehealth malpractice or negligence while providing online medical care and treatment

These instances of carelessness are often preventable, and the lawyers at Marks & Harrison are ready to fight for the maximum compensation and accountability you deserve.

Motorcyclists have the same right to the road as cars and trucks. They are also cautious riders, as they understand that getting into an accident is more likely to result in serious injuries or death. Unfortunately, many insurance carriers stick to the stereotype about motorcyclists being reckless daredevils and will shift any blame for a collision onto the biker.

At Marks & Harrison, our lawyers have handled numerous motorcycle accident claims over the years. In our experience, we see that the majority of crashes are caused by the negligence of car, truck, and other vehicle drivers, who fail or simply refuse to safely share the roads with motorcyclists.

A motorcycle accident can happen when other motorists:

• Misjudge the motorcycle’s speed or distance
• Turn in front of a motorcycle without putting on their signal
• Pass a motorcycle at a perilously close distance
• Fail to keep a proper lookout or check blind spots
• Miss a biker’s driving clues and cues, such as turn signals or hand signals
• Try to illegally — and dangerously — share a lane with a motorcycle

It’s not always other motorists who could be held responsible for a motorcycle accident. For example, the bike’s manufacturer could face a product liability lawsuit if the motorcycle they built malfunctions. If an accident stemmed from a poorly maintained or designed roadway, the government agency responsible for maintaining that roadway may be held liable.

When you hire a Virginia motorcycle accident lawyer from Marks & Harrison, we can build a compelling case to recover the compensation you need to get your life back in order. This includes collecting crucial evidence and accident reports, consulting with accident reconstruction experts, and making sure to account for all expenses you’ve incurred and will incur.

Talk to us today about your accident and discover the difference our lawyers can make in fighting for the compensation you deserve.