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When you have been seriously hurt, life becomes very difficult. When you are in pain, your normal routine seems insurmountable. Hospital and doctor visits are expensive and missing work eats up your paycheck. If you were injured due to someone else's fault, you undoubtedly have many questions about your legal rights. You have come to the right place! We will answer your questions and teach you how the legal system can help you. We will then start working on your case immediately.

GETTING THE BEST LEGAL HELP RIGHT NOW

When you choose our firm to handle your case, our Virginia personal injury lawyers GUARANTEE you will:

Have an experienced lawyer immediately and personally assigned to your case. You will never have to ask, "Who is my lawyer?"
Get a complete analysis of your case to quickly identify your rights.
Get complete and accurate answers to all of your questions.
Get protection from pestering insurance adjustors or the lawyers for the person who hurt you.

"Richard Serpe was able to get an excellent recovery for my daughter,
which will provide funds to help her
for a long time into the future."

-Angela Woodson, Lead Poisoning, VA
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WANT GREAT RESULTS? HIRE THE BEST LAWYER!

Hiring the best lawyer for your case makes all the difference. Not surprisingly, lawyers who do the best research and preparation, get the best trial verdicts and settlements. Our injury lawyers have obtained over $60,000,000 in settlements and verdicts for our clients, and we are repeatedly recognized by independent rating agencies as among the Best Lawyers in America.

We are prepared to get started immediately on your injury case. If you are ready to get started, fill out our no obligation, no risk, free consultation form, or call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-544-5323.

If you are still deciding if you should hire a lawyer or which lawyer should represent you, please keep these things in mind:

Pick your lawyer based upon experience and results, not upon the size of their phone book add or how much TV advertising they buy.
Ask tough questions and get answers about the lawyer's ability.
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Download or order one of our free guides for accident victims. You will never be disappointed by having taken the time to hire the best lawyer for your case.

"I would not hesitate to tell my friends and family to hire his firm for any problem they may have, no matter how serious."

-Mikhal Taylor, VA
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DO YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH THIS NOW?

We have seen many people who took a "wait and see" attitude regarding their legal rights do permanent damage to their cases. Many people have never brought a lawsuit before and have the instinct to put it off. Here are several ways that putting off a decision can hurt you:

Hidden Deadlines: Every injury claim has a final deadline to file in court or it will be lost forever. Some deadlines are as short as six months. Experienced lawyers generally insist on having a couple of months to prepare and investigate a case before it is tried. If you wait too long, it may be difficult or impossible to file a claim.
Lost Evidence and Witnesses: Some investigation needs to happen shortly after an accident or will be lost forever. Immediately after you are hurt an experienced injury lawyer can obtain physical evidence and contact witnesses and preserve evidence that you will need to win you your case. We have seen many people who have waited to hire an attorney only to do damage to their legal rights.
Victims hurt by the insurance adjustor: Please take the time to watch my video Dealing with Insurance Adjustors. These people can do permanent damage to your case. If you are represented by an experienced attorney, you can be protected from their tactics.

RICHARD SERPE: EXPERIENCE FOR COMPLEX CASES
With prosecutions of environmental contamination and toxic poisoning cases in five states, Richard Serpe brings the experience and legal expertise necessary to bring your case to a successful conclusion. Throughout the course of his career he has won, by verdict or settlement, over $50,000,000 for his clients, including compensation for over 90 Virginia families who had their health adversely affected by the environmental negligence of the Abex Corporation.

Mr. Serpe has dedicated his career to fighting for people who have suffered losses due to the negligence of corporations and property owners. He has vigorously and successfully defended the rights of those who have endured lead poisoning and illnesses due to toxic environments in both state and federal courts. He has garnered a reputation among his peers as an attorney who takes on tough cases, and over twenty years of dedicated work on behalf of his clients has led to Mr. Serpe being listed among The Best Lawyers in America. He has obtained the highest possible peer review rating from Martindale Hubble, is in demand as a lecturer on the subject of environmental tort and personal injury law.

The Law Firm of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. is currently accepting the following types of cases:

Lead Poisoning: Exposure to a high amount of lead can be dangerous to anyone, but it is specifically hazardous to children. Lead poisoning causes permanent brain damage including reduced IQ, behavioral problems, ADHD, learning disabilities, loss of developmental skills, or even death. Victims are usually exposed to lead prevalent in their environment, such as lead-based household paint. Richard Serpe has successfully represented hundreds of families that have had their lives irrevocably damaged due to lead poisoning. Richard Serpe received a Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000) verdict, which is the largest verdict in the state for a victim of lead poisoning.

Automobile Accidents: Our Virginia accident lawyers handle car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accident injury cases in the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Chesapeake, Newport News, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and Richmond areas.

Brain Injury: A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an acquired injury to the brain caused by external physical force to the head, resulting in total or partial disability including problems with memory, concentration, emotional and motor function. These injuries are often debilitating and few effective treatments exist; whether the injuries are mild or severe. Victims of TBI are at a high risk of repeat injury and worsening symptoms over time. Richard Serpe has two decades of experience working with brain injury victims and has won them compensation for permanent injuries.

Maritime Personal Injury: Mr. Serpe has a Masters Degree (LLM) in Maritime law from Tulane University, School of Law, and has obtained the highest ranking (Proctor) from the Maritime Law Association of the United States. Richard Serpe has years of experience in protecting the rights of injured seamen, longshoremen and others injured in the maritime setting. He has successfully prosecuted cases under the Jones Act, and takes pride in helping those who were injured on our waterways due to no fault of their own.

Toxic Torts: The profits of an industry do not take precedence over the safety of its neighbors. Richard Serpe has successfully pursued corporate polluters for 20 years, working with the foremost experts in the country. Making industrial polluters account for their actions is a priority for Richard Serpe.

Legal Malpractice: Too often, Virginians with real legal problems enlist the services of an attorney only to find their case has been mishandled by a lawyer without the necessary experience. Even so-called “slam dunk” cases can go wrong if they aren’t given the attention they deserve. Richard Serpe can help you make attorneys answer for failing to do their jobs.

Pain Pump Litigation: Pain pump victims never imagined a device that was supposed to relieve discomfort would end up causing permanent pain and damage to their body. However, research now indicates the pain pumps that deliver pain medication directly to the shoulder can result in progressive destruction of shoulder cartilage. The Best Lawyer in America rated injury lawyers at our firm can help you in investigating your legal rights immediately if you have developed continuous pain after having received a pain pump.

Professional Malpractice: Once their services are retained, accountants, architects and other professionals have an obligation to provide you with their best efforts. Negligence or incompetence at their hands can cost you time and money. Richard Serpe works hard to pinpoint the negligence and mistakes from hired professionals, and can make it easy for juries to understand

THE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD J. SERPE: JUSTICE FOR ALL

Since receiving his law degree from Tulane University in 1986, Richard Serpe has made protecting the rights of citizens his main priority. To that end, he has become an expert in defining exactly what his clients have lost. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, lost future earnings, emotional distress, and pain and suffering, any one of which can and will impact a victim and his family. Mr. Serpe also retains the services of some of the most renowned experts in the country, and uses their expertise to help make juries understand exactly how his clients have suffered. Since many of his actions are against large corporations or property owners, Mr. Serpe is well-versed in the tactics that they use to delay, deny, or shift the blame to another party. As a result, he studies every conceivable aspect of the case and is ready for any possible contingency well before the case reaches court. His counsel is frequently sought to help manage complex cases with multiple defendants, and he uses the latest database and litigation software to make sure that delays and denials are kept to a minimum.

Having a net worth of billions of dollars does not give a business, corporation, or insurance company the right to cause injury to innocent people. The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. specializes in defending those who have had their rights violated by the negligence of others. If you or a loved one has been injured, or if you have suffered a loss due to the actions of others, contact our offices for a free case assessment today.

Automobile Accidents

Virginia car accident lawyers handling car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accident injury cases in the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Chesapeake, Newport News, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and Richmond areas.

Truck Accidents or Collisions

The Virginia truck accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. are prepared to immediately investigate injuries and death caused by trucking collisions. The heavy volume of trucking in our area coupled with the huge weight of a tractor-trailer, result in a significant number of truck accident victims who often suffer from severe injuries including brain damage, spinal cord injuries, and major damage to the vertebrae and discs of their neck and back. It is important to have a lawyer with experience, and a complete knowledge of your legal rights as a truck accident victim.

Jones Act and Maritime Injury

Anyone who has spent time earning a living on the ocean can tell you that it’s a dangerous business. The sheer unpredictability of the ocean can put even the most experienced of sailors or the strongest of ships at risk. Virginia Attorney Richard Serpe is offering dedicated and experienced legal counsel for those that have been injured while working at sea.

Wrongful Death

If you have lost a loved one through the negligence of another person or a corporation, the last thing you want to think about now is a lawsuit. The lawyers at our law firm are sensitive to the needs of families in this time of great loss, but are also sensitive to the need of conducting a prompt investigation. This is necessary to prevail in the case against the person that is responsible for their loved ones death.

Bard IVC Filter Claims

Bard Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters are devices that are used to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs. Instead pieces of defective IVC filters are breaking off and migrating to organs resulting in punctures, life threatening conditions, and even death.

Pain Pump Litigation

Shoulder pain pump victims never imagined that the device that was supposed to relieve discomfort would end up causing permanent pain and damage to their shoulders. Best Lawyer in America rated national attorney provides updated research on lawsuits for defective pain pumps. Contact our lawyers today for more information on pain pump injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Richard Serpe has spent the majority of his distinguished career making the complex understandable. By conferring with some of America’s most distinguished experts in brain function and physiology, he is able to bring the suffering of the victim into sharp focus. Using his experience and command of the law, he has brought justice and fair treatment to the injured of Virginia. And if you or a loved one is suffering from the after effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury, you can be sure that your case will be handled with the respect, dedication and urgency that it deserves.

Motorcycle Accidents

The Virginia accident lawyers and the Law Offices of Richard Serpe understand the challenges and difficulties faced by motorcycle accident victims. As the number of motorcyclists has increase dramatically over the last 10 years, both because of recreation and economy, so has the number of serious motorcycle injuries and deaths. Call us today to schedule a free initial consultation if you have been seriously injured in a Virginia motorcycle accident.

Lead Poisoning

Over the past few decades, there have been significant measures taken to reduce the risk of poisoning through exposure to lead. Our cars are now required to run on unleaded gasoline. The use of lead-based paint is now banned. We have limited our exposure to lead for a good reason: lead is a toxic substance that can adversely affect brain development in children, damage the nervous system or kidneys, or even result in death. Lead is not a substance that simply disappears. It can remain in an environment for years, slowly but steadily building up in the bloodstream and tissue of those who are repeatedly exposed to it, while the victims are usually unaware of the danger that they are in until it is too late.
The Serpe Law Firm is currently accepting cases involving individuals whose children suffer from the adverse effects of lead poisoning. Richard Serpe is an attorney that has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of victims of environmental pollution, and has won record verdicts for his clients. If your children are suffering from the effects of lead poisoning, contact lawyer Richard Serpe for a free legal consultation today.

Toxic Torts

Renowned attorney Richard Serpe is currently accepting cases involving Virginians who have suffered from illnesses, injuries, or decreased quality of life due to industrial waste or unchecked corporate pollution. If you or a loved one are suffering due to lead poisoning, mesothelioma, mercury poisoning or other chronic and life altering condition due to industrial irresponsibility, contact Richard Serpe for a free case assessment today.

Chinese Drywall Claims

Chinese drywall stink is killing property values, and wrecking the electrical and mechanical systems of homes across the country. Getting the best Chinese drywall lawyer before claim deadlines is essential before your dream home becomes your worst nightmare.

Toxic Drywall

Some American drywall may exhibit similar symptoms to Chinese drywall ( such as rotten egg smell, corrosion of AC coils, blackening of electrical outlet wires , failure of electronic systems) . If you have American drywall and have these symptoms , please contact us for further information

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