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Car Accident Attorney in Charlottesville, VA

Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 38,680 people lost their lives in 2020. They also reported more than 2 million car crashes that resulted in injuries on America’s roadways.

In Virginia alone, 105,600 traffic accidents were reported in 2020, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sadly, 847 people were killed and another 52,668 were injured in those crashes.

How to Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm

At the Kendall Law Firm, we have helped thousands of injured accident victims in Winchester, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and across other areas of Virginia. Our success on behalf of our clients is reflected in the testimonials they have offered.

We know how to get results. Our founding attorney, David B. Kendall, has been awarded a membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®., earned by obtaining a verdict or settlement valued at one million dollars or more.

David Kendall is a former Judge Advocate General with the U.S. Marine Corps with more than 25 years of experience in injury law.

Our practice is devoted exclusively to helping injured people, not large corporations or insurance companies. We have helped accident victims all across Virginia recover much-needed compensation for their injuries. We’re just a phone call away.

Our firm is truly committed to serving the public. If you have questions about an accident, injuries, the insurance process, or property damage, you can call us, and we will answer your questions in a free case consultation with no obligation.

When you work with our firm in a car accident case, you pay us no fees until we win compensation for you.

Causes of Car Crashes

There are many causes of motor vehicles crashes, and most of them involve some type of carelessness or reckless conduct by another driver.

Contact a Charlottesville car accident attorney if your vehicle accident was caused by one of these types of carelessness:

Drunk driving

On average, there were 28 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in the U.S. every day in 2019, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and 10,142 people died in alcohol-related crashes. In Virginia alone, there were 272 alcohol-related traffic deaths, accounting for 32 percent of traffic fatalities statewide in 2020, according to the DMV.
Fatigued driving

As stated by the National Sleep Foundation, 60 percent of adult drivers in America, or approximately 168 million motorists, admit to driving drowsy, and 37 percent have actually fallen asleep at the wheel. The foundation reports that drivers between the ages of 18 and 29 are much more likely to drive drowsy than drivers in other age groups.
Distracted driving

Driver distraction contributed to the deaths of 3,142 people and injured an additional 424,000 in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2019, as reported by NHTSA. Texting requires manual, visual, and mental attention, which makes it the most alarming form of driver distraction, as stated by NHTSA.
Tailgating and aggressive driving

Tailgating and other forms of aggressive driving pose serious safety risks, not only for the aggressive drivers but for other motorists on the road. Drivers who follow too closely behind other vehicles, fail to yield the right-of-way, or disregard traffic signs and signals are recklessly endangering the lives of other people.
Speeding

The faster a vehicle is traveling, the longer it takes to stop and the less time a driver has to react to a traffic hazard. Virginia DMV reports that 406 people were killed and 11,528 were injured in speed-related crashes in Virginia in 2020.
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Types of Car Crash

Car accidents can happen in many different ways. For those who are the most fortunate, a collision may cause only minor property damage. For others, after a fatal car accident the consequences can be devastating and long-term, including serious and permanent injuries.

The following are common types of car accidents:

Head-on collisions

A head-on collision occurs when two approaching vehicles collide. This is perhaps the most dangerous type of collision, because the speed of travel of both vehicles combines to increase the force of impact. Head-on collisions have a high rate of serious injuries and a higher rate of fatalities than other types of accidents.
Rear-end collisions

When a driver runs into the vehicle ahead, a rear-end collision has occurred. This happens frequently when drivers are tailgating, speeding, or distracted. Rear-end collisions often cause whiplash, an injury to the soft tissue in the neck, as well as back injuries. Whiplash often has long-term consequences for the victim, but it is not the only injury caused by rear-end collisions. This type of accident can cause serious and catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury , or even death.
Side-swipes

This type of collision occurs when one vehicle strikes a glancing blow against the side of another vehicle. Side-swipe collisions happen frequently when a driver over-reacts to an impending traffic hazard or collision and swerves into an adjoining lane, striking a vehicle in that lane. The impact of a side-swipe can cause the driver who is hit to lose control of the vehicle and hit other cars.
Side impact accidents

Also known as “T-bone collisions,” this type of accident can cause serious injuries to the occupant on the side where the vehicle is hit. Unless the vehicle is equipped with side air bags, there is only the car door to protect the occupant from the impact of the crash. Side impact collisions frequently occur in intersections, when drivers run lights or stop signs or fail to yield the right-of-way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Like any Charlottesville accident victim, you have questions about how to proceed. Below you’ll find answers to the questions we are often asked about car accidents. If you have further questions, please contact us today, and we’ll do our best to answer you.

The following are common types of car accidents:

I was injured in a car accident. I have insurance, and I have the other driver’s insurance information. Why do I need a lawyer?

Even though you pay premiums, insurance companies, even your own, may not have your best interests at heart. They are in business for profit, and their main objective is to minimize the number and amount of claims they pay out. In some cases, they will attempt to deny a valid claim.

The role of an experienced car accident lawyer is to help you obtain full compensation for your losses. Did you know you may be entitled to benefits under your own policy, even when the other party is at fault? We understand how to ask for and obtain those benefits.

At Kendall Law Firm, we investigate your accident, assess the full extent of your injuries, and aggressively pursue the compensation you are entitled to receive. Our lawyer has the knowledge and experience to effectively deal with the at fault party on your behalf.

My son was riding around with his teenage friends and the driver crashed while texting on his Smartphone. Can we hold the driver responsible for our son’s injuries?

What Our Clients Say about us

My treating physician recommended the Kendall Law Firm to handle my auto injury claim. I was impressed with the firm, and I would certainly recommend them to others. Continue reading →

Melissa Whitney, Charlottesville

I was a passenger in a really bad wreck and my case was quite complicated. I was very pleased with the amount of money I received as compensation for my injuries and losses. I would highly recommend David Kendall to anybody that was hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Continue reading →

Derrick, Charlottesville

I am very happy with the way that the Kendall Law Firm handled my personal injury case. They worked hard to achieve a successful settlement for me. Continue reading →

Dalton, Charlottesville

Mr. Kendall was not willing to accept a very low offer from the insurance company for me, he pushed hard to get me a fair settlement for my accident. I felt in very good hands at the Kendall Law Firm, they did an excellent job getting helping me through recovery and also recover for me. Continue reading →

Lula And Bobbie Knight

My accident has changed my life, but I was very glad to have David Kendall and his staff working for me, assisting me where I needed help through all my paperwork and surgeries in this overwhelming and traumatic experience. They were very helpful, easy to talk to and kind. Continue reading →

Laurie Tutwiler

My attorney worked hard to negotiate a maximum settlement amount with the insurance company. And he was ready to go to court, if that’s what it was going to take for me to be treated fairly. Continue reading →

David, Charlottesville

I was hurt in a car accident and the insurance company was not treating me fairly. I went to the Kendall Law Firm for help. My attorney filed a law suit for me, and that really got the insurance company’s attention. After that, I ended up receiving the money compensation that I truly deserved for my injuries and losses. Continue reading →

Lori Mills

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Get Help From a Charlottesville Auto Accident Lawyer Today

If you have been injured in a car accident in Charlottesville caused by someone else’s careless or reckless driving, take advantage of Kendall Law Firm’s offer of a free case evaluation with no strings attached.

We can provide a clear and straightforward assessment of your case and what damages you may be entitled to claim.

Our main office is located in Charlottesville, and we have client meeting locations in Winchester, Harrisonburg, and Woodstock. If you are in the hospital because of your injuries, our attorney can visit you there.

When you work with our firm, we will thoroughly investigate your accident and gather evidence to support your claim.

Contact an experienced car accident lawyer in Charlottesville today to help access the full extent of your injuries and losses, and actively pursue a claim for the maximum compensation you are entitled to receive.

You can have confidence that your car accident case is in good hands with Kendall Law Firm.

Please remember to take pictures of your accident and injuries with your smartphone. It helps to document as much as possible at the time of your accident. Those photos can be very helpful later on. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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