Practice Areas

• Automobile Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Truck Accidents
• Personal Injury

Personal Injury

The natural beauty of Southwestern Virginia offers its residents a variety of leisure activities. An afternoon boating with your family on Smith Mountain Lake or a weekend trip to the mountains for some hunting and fishing with friends might be your ideal getaway; however, an unexpected accident could prove to be a catastrophic end to a perfect vacation. In 2004, Virginia ranked 10th in the nation for alcohol related boating accidents. That same year, Virginia’s boating accidents totaled 115 incidents. At Davis, Davis, Davis & Davis, P.C., we understand that an unexpected accident can inflict far more damage than simply ruining a family outing and that damage may have occurred due to the negligence of someone else. We know that such an incident can result in serious injury or even the wrongful death of a loved one, and we are prepared to assist you in recovering compensation and insurance claims that will allow you to perhaps once again enjoy quality time with friends and family.

Boating accidents aren’t the only recreational mishaps that occur, and while we all are aware of the dangers of the interstates and winding highways that surround the Roanoke area, we often don’t stop to consider the risks inherent in air travel. In 2004, there were 1603 small and commercial aircraft crashes which resulted in 361 fatal incidents. All too often we turn on the evening news and see a story about a commercial plane crashing on the runway, causing multiple injuries; however, many own small aircrafts and fly with private flight licenses. While we hear about public figures and celebrities such as John F. Kennedy, Jr., talk show host Peter Tomarken and New York Yankee pitcher Cory Lidle losing their lives due to small aircraft accidents, everyday people are also affected by aviation tragedies, and sometimes these incidents involve damages done to private property such as vehicles and homes. The legal and insurance issues can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with severe injuries and the destruction of personal property. At The Davis Law Firm our compassionate and knowledgeable staff has the resources to relieve you of the burden of paperwork. Our tenacity and experience can help you regain control of your life.

Most often, though, we sustain debilitating injuries in far less glamorous circumstances than tragic boating and aviation accidents, and usually these incidents are due to no fault of our own. When you take your family to an amusement park, you do so in the hopes that you and your family will have fun-filled memories to cherish in the years to come, not chronic pain from an injury sustained due to a ride malfunction or other negligence on the part of the park administrators. There were 3400 accidents at amusement parks in 2004. Insurance companies and the large corporations that own parks are looking out for their own interests; their priorities do not lie with the well-being of your family. The law firm of Davis, Davis, Davis & Davis, P.C., align their priorities with you and your loved ones, and we are prepared to fight for your rights in the case that you or your loved ones are seriously injured.

You probably think that insurance companies have taken quite a hit over the past couple of years with all of the hurricanes and flooding, but you could be surprised. In 2005, insurance companies yielded a $43 billion profit – the highest in 15 years. It doesn’t make sense. How is it that these companies are making record profits when they are paying out on tens of thousands of policies due to Hurricane Katrina, amidst destruction never seen before in the United States? The answer is simple; these companies aren’t approving claims. One woman whose home was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is still waiting for a full payout from her insurance company, having received only $30,000 of an $85,000 claim; yet, the insurance industry policyholder surplus, or funds available to cover future claims, jumped to $500 billion in 2006. In short, insurance companies aren’t paying settlements. Instead, they are profiting from the funds that should be helping people rebuild their lives. If insurance companies are cutting corners on such widely publicized damages as those caused by Hurricane Katrina and getting away with it, imagine what they could get away with concerning your claims. The Davis Law Firm is well aware of the tricks insurance companies use to avoid fully paying settlements, and we see these unethical practices for what they are – criminal. Our legal team aggressively pursues damages that are rightfully yours. We are not afraid of large insurance companies, and we don’t believe you should be, either. The attorneys at Davis, Davis, Davis & Davis, P.C. have the knowledge and determination necessary to get you the insurance settlement you deserve, the one that you have faithfully paid your premiums for, the one that you need to recover from an accident or a natural disaster.

Don’t assume that you have no options in the case of a serious injury that you or a loved one sustained due to the negligence of someone else. Take action. You shouldn’t have to battle insurance companies for claims involving brain damage, spinal cord injuries, or fractures that were no fault of your own. Accidents do happen, and the law firm of Davis, Davis, Davis & Davis, P.C. has the legal savvy to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact the experienced attorneys at The Davis Law Firm today for a consultation at (540) 483-5221. We will aggressively pursue whatever steps to recover damages. For over a hundred years, we have served Roanoke, Salem, Martinsville, Pulaski, Smyth, Danville, Lynchburg, Rocky Mount, and the counties of Alleghany, Augusta, Charlotte, Craig, Franklin, Floyd, Henry, and Pittsylvania. If you are in the Southwest and South Central Virginia area, and you want a lawyer who cares, call Davis, Davis, Davis & Davis, P.C.-- Helping Seriously Injured People Since 1891.

Frequent Questions for Personal Injury:

• I have experienced a personal injury. Do I have to go to court after I hire an attorney?
• What is the difference between compensatory damages and punitive damages?
• While in court, will I be cross-examined by another lawyer in an attempt of breaking my case?

Case Results for Personal Injury:

• Jury Verdict for shooting victim - $1,250,000.00
• Accident Settlement - $450,000.00
• Accident Settlement - $350,000.00
• Accident Settlement - $300,000.00 +
• Accident Settlement - $300,000.00
• Jury Verdict for Client Injured in a Hunting Accident - $175,000.00