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Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, PC, is a Hampton, Virginia-based personal injury law firm with a proven record of securing the optimal financial recovery for each client we represent. As leaders in the field of plaintiff representation in Virginia, our attorneys have won several of the largest verdicts in Virginia history for our personal injury clients. Many of our larger verdicts and settlements have evolved from cases of accidents involving cars, trucks, vans and commercial vehicles. In these cases, the negligence and carelessness of another driver was found by a jury to be the direct cause of our clients’ injuries.

In the process of successfully representing our clients, Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, PC, has developed the kind of reputation that best serves those facing the legal and financial challenges of a personal injury. Case after case, insurance companies have learned that facing our legal team in a court of law is a costly and time consuming effort, and often a losing one. Our prominent reputation in Virginia as highly successful trial attorneys ensures that insurance companies negotiate with our clients in good faith, always offering a fair and even handed personal injury settlement to our clients. If they don’t, then we’ll never hesitate to tell them, “We’ll see you in court.”

Nowhere is this type of confident legal representation more essential than in car accident cases that result in serious injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe burns and dismemberment. The attorneys of Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, PC, are never surprised to hear new clients describe the treatment they’ve received from their insurance companies, which often resort to threats, coercion, deceit and delay in their efforts to corner the injured into the lowest settlements possible. We know how to forcefully respond to such treatment through the legal system. We also understand the many facets of our client’s medical and financial needs. In addition to proving negligence resulted in an injury, we hire experts and specialists to develop a comprehensive life care plan for severe injuries, to ensure that our clients receive every penny of compensation they deserve.

To talk to an attorney at Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, PC, complete the Contact Form on the left side of this page. An experienced attorney will contact you within 24 hours to listen to your case.

Car Accident Fatalities in Virginia

When it comes to preventing fatal injuries in car accidents, there is a dangerous paradox facing drivers today. On the one hand, car and truck manufacturers tout advancements in car safety technology, such as improved seatbelts, airbags, onboard communications systems and improved designs to absorb the jolting impact of vehicle collisions. Alongside these many safety enhancements, however, car manufacturers are also equipping vehicles with unprecedented momentum and speed – factors that make surviving an automobile crash without death or injury less likely. For years, the debate of car safety over performance has been a contentious tug of war, with consumer advocates citing safety concerns as they try to shift the auto industry’s emphasis from performance to a safety first approach.

Recent statistics show that Virginia drivers are right to have concerns for their safety. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, car accident fatalities in Virginia reached a thirteen year high in 2003, with 942 drivers and passengers losing their lives on Virginia roads and highways. This is the highest number of deaths reported since 1990, when 948 car accident fatalities occurred in Virginia. The overall fatality rate also climbed in 2003 to 1.23 deaths per 100 million miles driven, its highest average since 1997.

More than half of vehicle accident injuries were caused by preventable mistakes and errors by the drivers of vehicles, with inattention, following too closely, failing to yield, and speeding topping the list of car accident causes. With the increased power and speed of newer vehicles – such as SUVs, sports cars, and V8s - the severity of injuries resulting from road and highway accidents makes it the number one cause of brain injury and spinal cord injury today.

A severe injury is a costly and life changing event, and it is difficult enough to get through without having to worry about going bankrupt. Unfortunately, many injury victims are put into that position due to the denial of claims by their insurance companies. If a claim isn't denied, it is almost standard operating procedure for the insurers to offer setlements that are only a fraction of the initial claim.

In order to get past all the delays, denials and red tape, getting an attorney to represent your interests is crucial. Insurers are well aware that the average Virginian knows very little about their rights, and they take full advantage of this fact. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, and you feel that the insurance companies are not taking your needs seriously, contact our offices for a free case assessment today.

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Library for Car Accident Injuries:

• Learning the Hard Way: Keep Your Hands on the Wheel   
  Description: Driving and talking on the phone at the same time is a dangerous thing to do. International Paper learned this the hard way.
• In Some Cars, Safety is Optional   
  Description: Some of the safest cars on the road arent so safe once some of their safety features become "optional."
• Insurance Adjusters: The First Line Of Defense   
  Description: Adjusters are the first line of defense when insurers need to protect their profts.
• Car Insurance 101: Knowledge is Half the Battle   
  Description: Learning more about how your insurance coverage works could keep you out of a protracted battle with your insurance.
• Keep Your Thumbs on The Wheel   
  Description: Texting while driving is a sadly common occurence among teenagers.
• Safe Cars for 2007: Something Seems to be Missing   
  Description: Of all of the safest cars on the road in 2007, not one of them was manufactured ny an American company.
• 2006 Sees Enormous Number of Car Safety Recalls   
  Description: The number of safety recalls by auto manufacturers in 2006 has been staggering. The Norfolk, Virginia Law Firm of Breit, Drescher and Improvento takes a look at the overwhelming numbers of cars being recalled.
• Rollover Propensity for 15 Passenger Vans [PDF]   
  Description: Read this document from the National Transportation Safety Board about the unique dangers that 15 passenger vans present for drivers and passengers alike.

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Frequent Questions for Car Accident Injuries:

• What factors determine who is at fault in a car accident?
• The Insurance Company of the other driver says that the policy won’t cover all of my damages and injuries and are refusing to pay. What are my options?
• My insurer offered me a check almost immediately after the accident. Should I accept it?

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Case Results for Car Accident Injuries:

• Norfolk lawyers win $6 million jury verdict - $6,000,000
• Jury awards $2.1 million for loss of leg - $2,100,000
• Woman is awarded $1.8 million for loss of leg in horrific crash - $1,800,000
• Accident victim wins $17.5 million verdict - $17,500,000
• Crash victim gets $2.9 million from Virginia Beach - $2,900,000
• Virginia Beach woman gets $12.4 million - $12,400,000
• Brain injured driver wins $6.3 million - $6,300,000
• Company held responsible for guest in company truck - $27,000,000
• Injured School Principal gets $600,000 in truck accident - $600,000
• $60 million for brain injured driver - $60,000,000
• Delivery van crash leads to $60 million verdict for victim - $60,000,000

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Web Resources for Car Accident Injuries:

• 2004 School Bus Accident Reports

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