The Decker Law Firm – Your Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and general Hampton Roads Area Personal Injury Lawyers.
Choosing Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Need a Norfolk personal injury lawyer because you’ve sustained a serious injury due to the negligent behavior of another person? Worried about the cost of a personal injury lawyer? Or were you hurt as a result of an accident that took place inside of a business? If so, you may need to contact an experienced personal injury attorney. A personal injury law firm can help you get your hands on the compensation you deserve. The Decker Law Firm will seek the best outcome for your case so that you can start feeling like your old self again and get back to the life you love. Finding the best personal injury lawyer in your area can be challenging. But you’ll improve your chances of scoring a big settlement when you choose the right one. Learn more about when you should call a personal injury lawyer.
Here are (7) reasons why you should choose The Decker Law Firm;
1. The Decker Law Firm has been around for years.
Experience matters when you choose a personal injury lawyer. For over 60 years The Decker Law Firm has been helping people like you all throughout Hampton Roads, especially Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Newport News. We have been handling personal injury cases for years and have the experience to handle your case in any local court. Shouldn’t your personal injury lawyer have years, if not decades, of experience under their belt? The Decker Law Firm knows everything there is to know about personal injury cases and how to win them.
2. We have experience with different types of personal injury cases.
There are so many different types of personal injury cases. Decker Law is familiar with each and every one, and has years of experience working on the different types including but not limited to;
- Car accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Product Liability
- Medical malpractice
- Work-related injuries
- Slip and fall accidents
A great personal injury lawyer should be able to talk about all of these types of personal injury cases with you.
3. Our personal injury lawyers are easy to communicate with.
You’re going to spend a lot of time talking with your personal injury lawyer. From the moment you first meet, you need to be able to communicate clearly with one another. If you meet with a lawyer and you don’t mesh well for whatever reason, you’re not going to enjoy the experience of working with them. All of Decker’s attorneys are down-to-earth and truly care about your personal injury claim and are here to help you get back to your life and the compensation you deserve. Pete Decker, Jr. valued the ideal of “helping people” above all else when it came to this firm, and we have kept that mentality in every hiring decision we have made over the years. We want to make your case as easy to deal with as possible so that you can worry about getting healthy, and we’ll worry about the rest.
4. The Decker Law Firm has your best interests at heart.
Our lawyers have compassion for you and your injury. The Decker Law Firm is transparent and are very good about keeping you in-the-loop throughout your entire case. We won’t back down until we get you the maximum compensation for time off work, medical costs, and other pain associated with your case. We know how hard this is for you and we are here to help.
5. Our personal injury lawyers are transparent on how we plan to proceed with your case.
“How are you going to get me the best settlement possible at the end of my case?” Ask that question to your lawyer to see what the plan is going to be. Our attorneys will be able to give an answer quickly based on experience and knowledge of Virginia’s personal injury laws. If a lawyer stammers or doesn’t seem to have answers for you as far as a plan is concerned, reconsider your decision to work with them. You want someone who is ready to go at a moment’s notice and get you what you deserve.
6. The Decker Law Firm will make sure you understand everything about your case.
You’re no doubt going to end up being confused at times when your lawyer is talking to you, however, don’t hesitate to stop our attorneys at any point in the process and ask them to explain something. Our attorneys are always more than willing to break down any aspect of a case to you so that you can comprehend it. It’ll help you figure out what’s going on at all times. Click here to see what prior clients have said about their experience with us.
7. No upfront fees – The Decker Law Firm will not charge you for services unless we win!
One reason many people hesitate to contact a lawyer – even when they really need one, is the fear of expensive legal fees. When it comes to personal injury, with The Decker Law Firm you can put those fears to rest. When you hire The Decker Law Firm we will make sure you’re only charged a reasonable amount for our services, and that you’re only charged if we win your case. We will explain our fees during a free comprehensive consultation at our office at no charge to you. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, why wouldn’t you seek legal representation?
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
What do dog bites, car accidents, and medical malpractice have in common?
Each of these common situations can (and often do) result in physical or emotional injury. And with over 6 million auto accidents and 1.5 million medical malpractice claims every year, it’s no wonder so many people need a personal injury attorney. Were you recently injured in an accident or similar situation beyond your control? If so, you’re likely asking yourself, “Do I need a personal injury lawyer?”. At the end of this page, you will have a clear answer to that question. Read on to learn more about The Decker Law Firm and how we help people.
What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
The definition of personal injury is “injury which is caused accidentally by another’s failure to use reasonable care.” That means that our job is generally to determine if your accident was caused due to negligence or recklessness and then determine what compensation for that accident includes.
Common examples of personal injury cases include:
- Car and truck accidents
- Bicycle or pedestrian accidents
- Boat collisions
- Defamation
- Intentional Acts
- Airplane accidents
- Accidents in general
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Construction accidents or violations
- Defective products
- Wrongful death
- Nursing home neglect or injury
- Medical malpractice or negligence
Where does a personal injury attorney come in?
Our job is to prove that your (the plaintiff) injury was caused by something someone else (the defendant) did (or failed to do).
If you or someone you’re close to have sustained an injury, consider the following (4) ways we can help you.
1. Recovering Damages
When you’re injured, it affects your entire life or maybe even your livelihood. Our personal injury attorneys understand that and can help you get the fair compensation for your suffering. This usually includes:
- Medical bills
- Damaged property
- Emotional distress
- Property damage
- Physical pain
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost future earnings
- Court costs and other legal fees
- Loss of companionship (if a loved one died)
Some of these items listed may surprise you. Did you know you could receive compensation for future wages or the death of a loved one? This is one reason why it’s a good idea to hire a personal injury attorney from The Decker Law Firm, we understand the ins-and-outs of laws you may not even be aware of.
We’re objective during an emotional time
If you were the victim of a terrible accident or (even worse) lost a loved one in death, you have your mind focused on many matters and emotions happening simultaneously. This is where The Decker Law Firm can make all the difference. We can take care of the legal process with necessary objectivity and help you get through this troubling time. Trust us to handle your case, and you focus on healing, getting better, and moving forward.
We have decades of knowledge on the Law
Traversing the world of legalese, with all its complicated jargon, can be an absolute nightmare for the average person. And aside from jargon, there are tactics and contacts we know and leverage regularly to quickly get through the “red tape” that insurance companies and hospitals put up to restrict information or obscure the full extent of your injury. With more than 60 years of experience at this, we have more than the requisite skills and know-how to execute your case as quickly as possible.
We’re with you every step of the way
With the vast majority of personal cases settling before going to trial, The Decker Law Firm will stick with you to the end. Our experience and intimate knowledge of Virginia law ensures that you get the compensation you deserve and the full extent of legal recourse possible. We’re ready to go to court and fight for your case if that is what the situation requires. We’ll work with a team of investigators to understand every detail of your case, before and during the process. And we’ll get your settlement to you in a timely manner. Here’s what can happen if you don’t hire a personal injury lawyer.
Your Case Matters to Us
If you suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence, it’s good to know the personal injury law basics. If you are in need of a personal injury lawyer, our team is ready to help. Contact us today via text message (SMS), Chat, Phone or Email. Our lawyers have over fifty years of experience, knowledge and plain, old-fashioned dedication to stick by you and fight for your rights. Call the personal injury attorneys of The Decker Law Firm right now at 757-622-3317.
