Virginia Beach Car Accident Lawyer

Why People Call Our Firm After a Serious Crash

• Longstanding Virginia Injury Practice – We have represented injured clients in Virginia since 1979. 
• Strong Results in Major Injury Cases – The firm has recovered seven-figure settlements in serious motor vehicle cases, including several from Virginia Beach itself, detailed above.
• Resources for Hard-Fought Cases – Kalfus & Nachman states that it works with medical experts, accident reconstruction professionals, and other outside experts when needed. 
• Trial-Ready Approach – We prepare cases for real leverage, not quick insurer talking points.

A Virginia Beach Team

Kalfus & Nachman's Virginia Beach office is located at 345 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, near I-264, Independence Boulevard, and the Oceanfront corridor — the same roads where many of the cases above happened.

Attorney Christopher I. Jacobs serves as President-Elect of the Virginia Beach Bar Association. Attorney Michael J. Levens's practice focuses on civil tort and motor vehicle collision litigation. Between them and the rest of the trial team, the firm has handled Virginia Beach crash cases ranging from rear-end collisions on Independence Boulevard to multi-vehicle wrecks on local corridors.

Full-Service Support for Auto Accident Cases

We represent people injured in a wide range of car accident claims, from those on major routes such as I-264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard to crashes on Oceanfront, busy parking areas, and other high-traffic corridors where local traffic mixes with tourists, delivery vehicles, and rideshare activity. 

Our firm handles cases involving:

• Rear-end collisions
• Intersection and failure-to-yield crashes
• Head-on collisions
• T-bone and side-impact crashes
• Multi-vehicle accidents
• Highway and high-speed collisions
• Distracted driving accidents
• Drunk driving crashes
• Hit-and-run accidents
• Uninsured or underinsured drivers
• Rideshare accidents
• Commercial vehicle and delivery vehicle crashes

Understanding Negligence and Liability in a Car Accident Case

Most car accident claims are based on negligence. In simple terms, negligence means a person failed to act with reasonable care and caused harm to someone else.

Drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles safely. When they break that duty and cause a crash, they may be legally responsible for the losses that follow. In a car accident case, that usually means showing:

1. The other driver had a duty to drive safely 
2. The other driver failed to do so 
3. That failure caused the crash 
4. The crash caused actual injuries and damages 

Liability is the legal responsibility that flows from that negligence. In many cases, the at-fault driver is the main liable party. In others, liability may also extend to another party whose conduct contributed to the collision. For example, depending on the facts, liability may involve:

• A negligent driver 
• The owner of the vehicle, in certain circumstances 
• An employer, if the at-fault driver was working at the time of the crash 
• A commercial vehicle operator or delivery company 
• A rideshare driver or related insurer 
• A manufacturer, if a defective vehicle component contributed to the crash 
• Another entity whose negligence played a role in causing the collision 

This is one reason car accident claims are not always as simple as they may seem at first. Even when a crash looks clear, insurers may still dispute fault, argue that the injuries were not caused by the wreck, or try to place part of the blame on the injured person.

What Compensation May Be Available in a Car Accident Claim?

If you were injured because of another driver’s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for the losses the crash has caused.

Depending on the case, that may include:

• Medical bills and ongoing treatment costs 
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity 
• Pain and suffering 
• Emotional distress 
• Permanent disability or impairment 
• Scarring or disfigurement 
• Property damage 
• Wrongful death damages, when a family loses a loved one 

The value of a case depends on many factors, including the severity of the injuries, whether recovery is complete or partial, how the injuries affect work and daily life, and whether fault is disputed.

Virginia’s Contributory Negligence Rule 

Virginia follows a strict contributory negligence rule. That rule can bar recovery if the defense proves the injured person was even partly at fault for the crash. This is one of the most important rules in Virginia injury law, and it matters even more in car accident cases, where insurers often move quickly to shift blame onto the injured driver.

This is a major reason not to treat a serious collision as a routine insurance matter. When fault is disputed, details matter:

• Vehicle positions 
• Speed estimates 
• Skid marks and scene evidence 
• Crash reports 
• Witness statements 
• Camera footage 
• Vehicle damage patterns 
• Medical documentation tied to the impact 

A case that looks simple at first can become much more difficult once contributory negligence becomes part of the defense strategy.

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Virginia?

In many Virginia personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. That general rule applies to many car accident claims, but there can still be issues involving claim type, party identity, wrongful death, minors, or other special circumstances, and it's worth having a case reviewed early rather than assuming the general rule applies.

Waiting is risky for reasons beyond the filing deadline. Evidence can disappear. Video can be lost. Witness memories can fade. Vehicle data may not remain available forever. The safer course is to have the case reviewed as soon as possible.

Do I Have a Car Accident Case?

You may have a viable claim if:

• Another driver or company caused the crash 
• You suffered more than a minor injury 
• You needed medical treatment 
• The accident affected your ability to work or function normally 
• There is evidence showing how the collision happened 
• Insurance issues, fault disputes, or serious damages are now standing in the way of fair compensation 

The best way to evaluate a case is to look at liability, injuries, coverage, and likely defenses together. Our attorneys can evaluate your case and work to identify what happened, who is responsible, and what the claim is truly worth.

Call For a Free Consultation: (855) 880-8163

If you were hurt in a car accident in Virginia Beach, Kalfus & Nachman PC can review the facts, explain your options, and help you understand what your case may involve.

Call (855) 880-8163 or contact us online for a FREE consultation with our Virginia Beach car accident attorneys.