Virginia car accident lawyers
Injured in a Car Accident in Virginia?
Before you talk to the insurance company, talk to a local car accident lawyer. Your case review is free.
No attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
- Offices in Harrisonburg, Winchester, Charlottesville, Staunton, and Martinsburg
- Talk to our team today about medical bills, lost pay, and your car
Get your free case review
Takes about 30 seconds. Free case review.
- Serving Virginia and West Virginia since 1975
- 5 offices across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia
- Free case review
What to do now
The insurance company is already working on its side of the claim
What you do in the first days after a crash can affect what your claim is worth. Here is where to start.
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Get medical care
See a doctor even if you feel okay. Some injuries show up days later, and your records document what happened.
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Be careful with adjusters
You do not have to give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement. Talk to a lawyer before you do.
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Do not rush a settlement
Early offers often come before you know the full cost of your injuries. Once you sign a release, the claim is closed.
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Call before deadlines pass
Virginia sets strict deadlines for injury claims, and evidence fades. The sooner we start, the more we can preserve.
Why Ritchie Law Firm
Why people in Virginia call Ritchie Law Firm
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51 years in Virginia
Ritchie Law Firm has represented injured people in Virginia and West Virginia since 1975. We know the local courts and the insurers.
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Trial-tested attorneys
Our founder, Roger A. Ritchie Sr., is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist through the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
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No fee unless we recover
No attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. The case review is free.
Your legal team
Local attorneys who handle car accident cases
When you call, you are reaching a Virginia firm with offices across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia, not a national call center.
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Roger A. Ritchie Sr.
Founder & Senior Partner
Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
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Michael L. Ritchie
Partner
Chair, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Young Trial Lawyers Section
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John Krall
Attorney
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Robert Guntharp
Attorney
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Al Inigo
Attorney
How it works
Getting help takes one call
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Tell us what happened
Call, chat, or send the short form. A member of our team listens and asks a few questions about your situation.
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Get a free case review
We explain your options in plain language, including what your claim may involve and what happens next. There is no cost to talk with us.
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We handle the claim
If we take your case, we deal with the insurance companies and paperwork so you can focus on getting better.
Common questions
How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?
Nothing. The case review is free, and there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Do I have a case if the crash was partly my fault?
Fault rules in Virginia are strict, so it is worth getting an answer from a lawyer before you talk to the insurer. Tell us what happened and we will explain where you stand.
The insurance company already called me. What should I do?
You can politely decline to give a recorded statement until you have spoken with an attorney. Do not sign anything or accept an offer before we review it.
What should I have ready when I call?
Anything you have is helpful: the police report number, photos, the other driver's insurance information, and your medical providers. If you do not have these yet, call anyway.
How long will my case take?
It depends on your injuries and how the insurer responds. We will give you an honest picture during your case review.
Five offices in Virginia and West Virginia
- Harrisonburg
71 South Court Square, Suite A
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 - Winchester
25 East Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - Charlottesville
1807 Seminole Trail, Suite 106
Charlottesville, VA 22901 - Staunton
17 Imperial Drive, Suite 101
Staunton, VA 24401 - Martinsburg
300 West Burke Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Talk to a Virginia car accident lawyer today
Call now, chat with us, or send the short form. We will listen and explain your options.
No attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.