When an injury happens because of someone else’s negligence, the physical pain is often the first thing you feel—but it rarely stays the only problem for long. Medical bills accumulate. Time away from work creates financial strain. Insurance companies get involved and begin pushing toward the fastest and cheapest resolution they can find. If you were hurt in Norfolk through no fault of your own, Inman & Strickler is here to make sure you don’t navigate that process alone.
Personal injury law covers a broad range of situations, all tied together by one core principle: when someone else’s negligence causes you harm, you are entitled to compensation for that harm. In Norfolk, our attorneys regularly handle cases involving car and truck accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death claims, and neglect cases.
Norfolk’s busy roadways—including Interstate 64, Military Highway, and Granby Street—see consistent traffic, and accidents happen more often than they should. The port, the military installations, and the dense urban environment all create unique circumstances that shape how personal injury cases unfold in this area.
One of the most common questions people ask when they first meet with us is whether they have a viable claim. The honest answer depends on two things: evidence and damages. A strong case is built on both.
Evidence includes everything that documents what happened and who was responsible—accident reports, photos, witness statements, security footage, and medical records. The earlier you involve an attorney, the better positioned you are to gather and preserve this evidence before it disappears. Our team knows how to find it, how to use it, and how to present it effectively.
Damages include both the financial losses you’ve suffered—medical bills, lost wages, property damage, prescription costs—and the non-economic losses that are harder to quantify but just as real: pain, suffering, and the disruption the injury has caused to your daily life. Virginia law allows recovery for both, and we work to make sure nothing is left out of your claim.
Insurance adjusters are trained to close claims quickly and cheaply. They may reach out early, sound sympathetic, and offer a settlement that seems reasonable—especially when you’re dealing with mounting bills and physical pain. But early offers almost never reflect the full value of a claim, particularly before the complete picture of your medical needs is clear.
We don’t settle cases before our clients have a complete understanding of their injuries and what recovery will require. We’ve seen too many people accept offers before learning that their injuries required additional surgeries, ongoing therapy, or long-term care—and walk away from compensation they were rightfully owed. Our job is to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience handling personal injury claims in Virginia courts. We are not afraid of litigation. Many firms settle everything because going to trial is difficult and expensive for the firm. We prepare every case as if it will be tried before a jury, because that preparation is what produces the best outcomes—whether a case ultimately settles or goes to verdict.
We have secured results including a $1.2 million settlement for a paralysis injury from a fall, $750,000 for a husband and wife seriously injured in a DUI collision, and $700,000 after an insurance company initially denied all responsibility. Our track record reflects our commitment to fighting for the full value of every claim we take on.
If you or someone you love has been injured in Norfolk due to another party’s negligence, don’t wait to get legal guidance. The decisions you make in the early stages of a claim can affect the outcome significantly.
Call Inman & Strickler today or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We are ready to put our experience to work for you.
