Arlington Personal Injury Lawyers

Merrick Brock helps injury victims in Arlington seek justice, accountability, and compensation for the full impact of their injuries when someone else’s actions cause harm.

Over the years, we have built a reputation for refusing to settle for less than our clients deserve, and our Arlington personal injury lawyers are ready to do the same for you.

We can help you assess whether the person or business responsible for your injury failed to act with reasonable care. If they did, you have options under Virginia law. 

Types of Personal Injury Cases Our Law Firm Handles

Our firm handles a wide range of serious injury cases throughout Arlington, including in Clarendon, Ballston, Pentagon City, and Columbia Pike, involving:

• Car, truck, or motorcycle crashes on local roads and highways such as I-395 and Route 50;
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents, often near busy intersections or commuter routes;
• Medical errors at Arlington hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers;
• Unsafe or defective consumer products;
• Construction and industrial site accidents, including those near the Potomac waterfront;
• Assault, abuse, or other intentional acts of violence; and
• Fatal incidents leading to wrongful death claims.

After an accident like the ones above, many injury victims are contacted by insurance companies and asked to provide a recorded statement. It may seem like a routine part of the process, but it can put your claim at risk. 

Insurance adjusters ask questions in a way that may lead you to say something that minimizes your injury, shifts blame, or creates contradictions in your story. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer in Arlington first can help you avoid mistakes and protect your right to full compensation.

What Compensation Can Cover in a Personal Injury Claim

An injury can affect your health, income, and ability to manage daily life. A personal injury claim may include:

• Hospital stays, surgery, and follow-up appointments;
• Therapy, medication, and related medical expenses;
• Equipment or home changes;
• Wages lost during recovery;
• Future income loss if your work is affected;
• Lasting pain or reduced mobility;
• Emotional or psychological trauma; and
• Funeral and burial costs in wrongful death cases.

Take a person who breaks their wrist in a crash caused by a distracted driver. Recovery might involve surgery, a cast, and physical therapy.

They may be unable to type, drive, cook, or lift a child. If their job depends on manual tasks, they may miss weeks or months of pay. Insurance might not cover transportation, assistive braces, or temporary help around the house.

When preparing a claim, we look at what has changed and what support is needed. That includes medical costs, time away from work, and the daily limitations caused by the injury. Compensation should reflect all of it.

Two Virginia Laws That May Affect Your Injury Claim

The amount you can recover in a personal injury case depends not only on the impact of the injury but also on state laws. Virginia has rules that can cut off or reduce your ability to recover compensation, even when the facts seem to support your claim.

Time Limits for Filing a Claim

Virginia law requires most personal injury claims to be filed within two years of the injury. That includes car crashes, falls, product-related injuries, and other incidents. 

Delays can put your case at risk. Medical records may get lost or destroyed. Key details can be harder to track down. Even if you’re still recovering, speaking with an Arlington personal injury lawyer well before the deadline approaches is a good idea.

Shared Fault

Virginia follows one of the strictest fault rules in the country. If an insurance company or court finds that you share even a small part of the blame for what happened, you may not be allowed to recover anything. This is known as contributory negligence.

Insurance carriers use this rule to reduce or deny claims. They might point to where you were standing, how quickly you reacted, or whether you followed a rule exactly. These arguments are usually exaggerated or based on questionable assumptions.

Your Arlington personal injury attorney can review the evidence, correct bad assumptions, and push back against unfair blame.

Speak with a Arlington Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in Arlington and need help protecting your rights, contact Merrick Brock, PLLC. Arlington personal injury lawyers John Merrick and Les Brock bring decades of courtroom experience to helping clients recover what they’ve lost and hold others responsible.

Reach out for a free consultation to speak with an attorney who understands how injuries affect work, home life, and long-term health. We’re here to listen, assess the situation, and explain what your claim might include under Virginia law.