Virginia is a big state and when a serious car accident turns your life upside down, the attorney you choose should know its roads, its courts, and its laws from one end to the other.
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, we’ve spent more than 40 years doing exactly that. From the congested corridors of Northern Virginia to the rural highways of Southwest Virginia, from the Richmond metro to Hampton Roads, our firm has represented injured Virginians in every corner of the Commonwealth.
We know how insurance companies operate here and what it takes to build a strong case. If you were hurt in a crash that wasn’t your fault, you deserve answers, not runaround.
Contact us for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle Statewide
Our attorneys represent clients injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents throughout Virginia, including:
- Rear-end and chain-reaction collisions
- Drunk and impaired driving accidents
- Distracted driving crashes (texting, phone use, inattention)
- Truck, tractor-trailer, and commercial vehicle accidents
- Motorcycle and bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian struck by vehicles
- Head-on and wrong-way collisions
- Intersection and failure-to-yield crashes
- Catastrophic and permanent injury claims
- Wrongful death cases
Serious crashes demand serious legal work.
Experience That Covers the Commonwealth
When you’ve been seriously injured, choosing the right attorney is important. Our personal injury law firm combines decades of extensive experience with trusted, client-centered advocacy to help you pursue the maximum settlement possible.
Attorney Richard J. Serpe has been representing injured Virginians for more than four decades. He is recognized for decades by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, not for volume, but for results.
Mr. Serpe has handled car accident cases across the state and has built a reputation among clients and colleagues.
Attorney Ashley E. Strandjord brings a focused, thorough approach to every case she handles. Known for her attention to detail and direct communication with clients, Ashley ensures that no aspect of your claim is overlooked, from initial evidence gathering to final settlement or trial.
What sets our firm apart isn’t the number of cases we take. It’s the depth of attention we bring to each one. We deliberately limit our caseload so that every client gets the time, resources, and personal advocacy their situation deserves.
When you work with the Serpe Firm, you’ll receive:
- Decades of first-hand experience and knowledge
- Personalized attention and responsive communication
- Thorough case preparation to maximize recovery
- No legal fees unless we win your case
What Fighting for You Actually Looks Like
A lot of law firms promise to “fight for you.” Here’s specifically what that means at the Serpe Firm:
Building a strong case. We collect police and crash reports, obtain surveillance and dashcam footage when needed, interview witnesses, and work with accident reconstruction experts when liability is disputed. Strong cases are built early.
Taking on the insurance company so you don’t have to. Once you hire us, you stop talking to adjusters. We handle all communication, push back on delay tactics, and refuse lowball offers.
Understanding the full scope of your situation. A fair settlement isn’t just about current medical bills. It includes future treatment costs, lost earning capacity, permanent impairment, and the pain and disruption this crash has caused in your life. We work with medical professionals and financial experts to document the full picture.
Going to court when necessary. Many cases settle. Some need to be tried in court. If the insurance companies won’t offer a fair settlement, we gear up for trial while still continuing negotiations.
The Clock Is Already Running
In Virginia, the statute of limitations for most car accident injury claims is two years from the date of the crash. Miss that deadline, and you lose your right to pursue compensation regardless of how strong your case is. Certain circumstances can shorten or affect this time period, which is why it’s so important to get in contact with a lawyer as soon as possible.
But waiting isn’t just risky because of the legal deadline. Evidence disappears. Witnesses become harder to locate. Surveillance footage gets overwritten.
The sooner you have an attorney working your case, the better your chances of building the strongest possible claim.
What Our Clients Say
“Richard was incredibly kind and patient throughout the whole process. He and his team kept us updated every step of the way. The result was more than we expected. My family highly recommends Richard’s firm.” – Google Review
“Mr. Serpe and staff were compassionate, dedicated, and attentive to my situation. Thank you for going to great lengths in assisting me and my family with a favorable outcome.” – Google Review
“I really enjoyed working with him and felt he had my best interest at heart. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help recovering from an auto accident.” – Google Review
Virginia Car Accident Settlements
Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results, but they reflect the quality of work we bring to every case:
- $5,000,000: Defective Vehicle Wrongful Deaths, Roanoke
- $1,600,000: Drunk driving crash, Virginia’s Eastern Shore
- $495,000: Vehicle collision, Chesapeake
- $300,000: Pedestrian struck by drunk driver, Norfolk
- $300,000: Rear-end collision, Virginia Beach
- $125,000: Car accident, Newport News
Common Questions from Virginia Car Accidents
I was in an accident in a different part of Virginia, can you still help me? Yes. While our firm is based in Norfolk, we handle cases statewide. Distance is not a barrier to representation, and in many cases we can handle your claim without you needing to come to our office in person.
The other driver’s insurance company already contacted me. What should I do? Don’t give a recorded statement and don’t accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are skilled at gathering information and making early offers that seem reasonable but are far below what your claim is actually worth.
What is my case worth? That depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost income, long-term impact on your life, and the available insurance coverage. We evaluate every case individually. There’s no honest one-size-fits-all answer, and we won’t give you a number before we understand your situation.
How long will it take to resolve my case? Straightforward cases with clear liability can sometimes settle in a few months. Cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or uncooperative insurers can take longer. Our focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome, not the fastest one.
Virginia’s Roads Are Dangerous
Every year, people are injured in Virginia car accidents. The causes vary by region, but the consequences are often the same: medical bills that pile up fast, paychecks that stop coming, and insurance companies that are far more interested in protecting their bottom line than taking care of you.
In Hampton Roads, drivers contend with some of the state’s most complex traffic patterns. Bridge–tunnels like the Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel and Monitor–Merrimac Memorial Bridge–Tunnel funnel large volumes of traffic, while interstates such as I-64 and I-264 carry a constant mix of commuters, military traffic, and commercial trucks.
In Northern Virginia and the D.C. suburbs, gridlocked interstates like I-95, I-66, and the Capital Beltway create conditions ripe for rear-end crashes, sideswipes, and chain-reaction collisions. In the Richmond area, high-speed limits on I-64 and I-95 intersect with dense urban traffic creating a combination that frequently leads to severe injuries.
Head west and the risks shift. Two-lane mountain roads long stretches without cell coverage make crashes in the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia especially dangerous and difficult to document. On Virginia’s rural highways like Routes 29, 58, and 460, long stretches of high-speed roadway can make collisions especially severe.
Wherever your crash occurred, the path to fair compensation requires someone who understands not just the law, but the specific circumstances that make your case unique.
Talk to Our Virginia Car Accident Attorneys
You’ve already been through enough. Let us handle the legal fight.
The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC represents injured Virginians statewide. Your consultation is free and you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Call 757-233-0009, use our chat, or email us to schedule your free case evaluation.
