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Help After an Accident in Portsmouth
An accident can turn your life upside down. You may suddenly be dealing with pain, missed shifts, repair bills, and insurance calls all at once. Williams DeLoatche, P.C. helps people hurt in Portsmouth take control of the situation and pursue fair compensation. Our firm has served Virginians for more than a century, and we represent Portsmouth clients from our Virginia Beach headquarters.
Accidents We Handle
- Car accidents
- Crashes in and near the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels
- Truck crashes involving port and commercial traffic
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian injuries
- Falls on unsafe property
- Wrongful death
Portsmouth’s Traffic Challenges
Portsmouth’s traffic is shaped by tunnels, shipyard shifts, and freight movement. Merging traffic at the tunnel entrances, congestion on the Western Freeway and Interstate 264, and busy local roads such as High Street and Airline Boulevard can lead to rear-end collisions, sideswipes, and pedestrian injuries. Crashes in tunnels can also involve unique evidence questions, including traffic cameras and road operator records.
Our Process
- Free consultation. We learn what happened and answer your questions.
- Investigation. We gather the crash report, photographs, medical records, witness accounts, and available video.
- Insurance review. We identify every available policy, including your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
- Negotiation. We present your claim and respond to low offers.
- Litigation if needed. If the insurer will not resolve the claim fairly, we are prepared to file suit.
Why Fault Matters So Much
Virginia’s contributory negligence rule can prevent you from recovering if you are found even slightly at fault. That is why it is important to be careful about what you say to adjusters and to let your attorney gather evidence that shows what really happened.
What You May Recover
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
Why Portsmouth Residents Call Us
Our clients value our direct communication and honest advice. You can reach your attorney, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Deadlines
Most personal injury suits must be filed within two years under Virginia Code § 8.01-243. If a city or state vehicle was involved, shorter notice requirements may apply.
Injuries From Tunnel and Freeway Crashes
Crashes in tunnel traffic often involve sudden stops and rear-end impacts. Even when vehicle damage looks modest, occupants can suffer neck and back injuries or concussions. Symptoms may not appear until the next day. If you feel stiffness, headaches, or numbness, get checked promptly and tell your provider how the crash happened.
When You Cannot Work
Many Portsmouth jobs are physically demanding. If an injury keeps you from working or limits what you can do, those losses can be part of your claim. We gather pay records, statements from your employer, and medical opinions about your restrictions to show how the injury has affected your income.
Frequently Asked Questions
I work at the shipyard and was hit on the way to work. Do I have a claim?
Possibly. If another driver caused the crash, you may have a claim against that driver. We can also help you understand how that claim may interact with workplace benefits.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor crash?
Not always. If you are hurt, missing work, or receiving pressure from an insurer, it may be helpful to talk with a lawyer.
Talk to a Portsmouth Accident Lawyer
Call 757-547-5555 or contact us online for a free consultation.
