Martinsburg Car Accident Attorney

At Manchin Ferretti Injury Law, it is our mission to help injured car accident victims fight for justice and compensation from at-fault parties. Our Martinsburg car accident lawyers may be able to help your family recover physically, emotionally and financially. Please contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation.

Serious and fatal car accidents occur in West Virginia every day. Negligent, reckless and distracted drivers cause most of these collisions.

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• Why Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?
• When Should I Call a Car Accident Lawyer?
• How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?
• Who Can be Held Liable After a Car Crash?
• What Damages are Available After an Auto Accident?

Why Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?

A car accident case can become incredibly complex. In most situations, a car accident victim will not have the legal knowledge or resources available to properly pursue full compensation for their injuries and property damage. You can count on your Martinsburg car accident lawyer to handle every aspect of your case. This includes:

• Obtaining all evidence related to the incident, including any video or photo surveillance, the police report, eyewitness statements, and more.
• Ensuring that your medical records are evaluated by a trusted healthcare professional who will fully assess your injuries and expected medical losses.
• Working to calculate the extent of your economic and non-economic losses.
• Negotiating with all parties involved to reach a fair settlement for all of your accident-related expenses.

When Should I Call a Car Accident Lawyer?

It is natural to feel overwhelmed by the car accident claim process. West Virginia has unique laws in terms of fault, liability, compensation and claim deadlines. Your ability to recover financially from the at-fault party depends on how you navigate these laws. Hiring a Martinsburg car accident lawyer can make it easier to negotiate a fair insurance settlement from the insurance company after a serious crash. A lawyer could also help you take your car accident case to court if that is what it takes to obtain fair results.

How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

In the aftermath of a car accident, many victims and their families struggle with finances. Not only do car accident victims have to deal with their regular bills, but they now have to worry about incoming medical expenses and property damage.
At Manchin Ferretti Injury Law, we take car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients face no upfront or out-of-pocket costs related to their case. If we take your Martinsburg car accident case, you will pay no legal fees until we secure the compensation you deserve through a settlement or verdict. Your legal fees will be a percentage of the final settlement, an amount agreed upon before we begin working on your case.

Who Can be Held Liable After a Car Crash?

Establishing someone else’s legal fault and financial responsibility for your auto accident is the only way to obtain a compensatory award. This requires proving four main things: the defendant owed you a duty of care, failed to fulfill this duty, caused your car accident and you suffered damages as a result. Our accident attorneys can take actions such as crash investigation, accident reconstruction, eyewitness interrogation and expert witness hiring to help prove your car accident case in Martinsburg.

What Damages are Available After an Auto Accident?

If we succeed in proving liability for your car accident, the at-fault party or parties will owe you compensation. We may have the power to help you maximize your financial recovery for many past and future damages relating to your recent crash. These can include:

• Vehicle damage repairs
• Replacement vehicle (if totaled)
• Past medical bills
• Future medical expenses
• Disability costs
• Permanent scars or disfigurement
• Prescription medications and/or medical devices
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Legal expenses
• Punitive damages