Marks & Harrison has served Chesterfield, VA residents since we founded our personal injury law firm more than 100 years ago. In 2017, we opened a new office in Chesterfield at 15001 Dogwood Villas Drive, near the Oasis Sports Park and Woodlake Commons Shopping Center.
Types Of Cases Our Personal Injury Lawyers In Chesterfield Handle
The Chesterfield attorneys of Marks & Harrison serve clients in Chesterfield in many different personal injuries and wrongful death cases, including cases that involve:
- Car accidents
A car accident lawyer in our Chesterfield office will thoroughly investigate your crash and explore all sources of compensation available to you. We have experience with cases involving speeding, aggressive driving, drunk driving, distracted driving, and fatigued driving as well as crashes involving uninsured, underinsured, and hit-and-run drivers. - Truck accidents
A truck accident lawyer at Marks & Harrison will understand the essential differences between car accidents and crashes that involve tractor-trailers. For instance, these cases typically require prompt investigation before evidence becomes lost or destroyed. They also tend to involve multiple defendants and violations of state and federal trucking regulations. - Motorcycle accidents
A motorcycle accident lawyer from Marks & Harrison knows how careless and reckless motorists frequently cause collisions with motorcyclists on Chesterfield County roads. All too often, car and truck drivers fail to respect or simply ignore motorcyclists’ right to share the road. - Bicycle accidents
We understand the devastating harm that bicyclists suffer when they collide with motor vehicles. A bicycle accident lawyer from our firm will seek all forms of compensation for you, including uninsured motorist (UM) claims if you suffered injuries in a hit-and-run. - Pedestrian accidents
In many crashes that involve pedestrians and motor vehicle drivers, insurance companies try to pin the blame on the pedestrian. A pedestrian accident lawyer at Marks & Harrison will vigorously protect your rights and work diligently to pursue just compensation for you. - Workplace accidents
Our workplace accident lawyers help workers who suffer injuries in a wide array of jobs in Chesterfield, including construction, manufacturing, trucking, landscaping, health care, and hospitality. We help our clients to pursue options beyond workers’ compensation benefits. - Slip-and-fall accidents
Unfortunately, many people in Chesterfield suffer injuries when commercial and residential property owners fail to make their premises safe for visitors or warn about hazards they may encounter. A slip and fall injury lawyer from Marks & Harrison can help you to pursue just compensation. - Dog bites
Our attorneys have extensive experience in representing dog bite victims and their families in Chesterfield and throughout Virginia, including cases that involve child victims. We know how to navigate the state’s complex dog bite laws. - Medical malpractice
Our medical malpractice lawyers represent clients in a wide range of medical negligence cases, including cases involving misdiagnosis of cancer, surgical errors, emergency room errors, medication errors, and hospital-acquired infections. We also assist victims of - Defective products
We protect the rights of consumers harmed by dangerous medical devices, drugs, and other products. Our lawyers have worked on numerous class-action and multidistrict litigation cases. - Wrongful Death Lawyer
- Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered harm in Chesterfield County due to the wrongful conduct of another, contact Marks & Harrison without delay. With our conveniently located office, we can provide immediate, free consultation and get to work on your case right away.
Types Of Personal Injury Compensation In Chesterfield
At Marks & Harrison, our personal injury attorneys understand the life-changing consequences that people face when they have suffered injuries through no fault of their own. We often assist clients with injuries such as:
- Fractures
- Burns
- Head and brain injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Whiplash
- Soft tissue injuries.
If you were hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the damages we seek on your behalf will depend on many factors, including the extent of the physical, emotional and financial harm that you have suffered. Those damages may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income
- Diminished future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages (where appropriate).
If your loved one died due to the wrongdoing of another, we can pursue damages for you in a wrongful death claim. The claim can cover losses such as funeral and burial expenses and loss of your loved one’s financial support and services.
We represent Chesterfield accident and injury victims on a contingency fee basis. In other words, we will charge no legal fees or upfront costs unless we secure a financial recovery for you.
Chesterfield Legal Information
If you live in Chesterfield County, you should know more about the local courts and offices where your case may be litigated. Chesterfield falls within the 12th Judicial Circuit, which has two Circuit Courts that preside over personal injury, wrongful death, and other civil law cases. The Chesterfield Circuit Court is located in the Chesterfield Courthouse at 9500 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield. The phone number for the Clerk’s office is (804) 748-1241. The other Circuit Court in the 12th Judicial Circuit is Colonial Heights.
