TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS | LAWYERS | AGREESSIVE AND EXPERIENCED TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS | CHARLOTTESVILLE | VIRGINIA BEACH | SURROUNDING AREAS
The lawyers at Wilson & Hajek act immediately to protect new clients injured in a truck/auto accident. Serious injuries and special laws are usually involved in truck/auto accidents.
These are statistical eye-openers for tractor trailer accidents. One out of eight traffic related deaths and 4% of all injuries involve large commercial trucks. In a ten year period, fatal accidents involving large trucks increased by 20%.
The federal government has issued special regulations that set rules for the operation of a large truck on our nation’s highways. Occupants of automobiles involved in truck/auto accidents may not be aware of these specialized regulations. They may not know they can probably recover for their serious injuries when one of these regulations is violated and an accident results. Some of these regulations include, in part, drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers, Licensing Standards (CDL), inspections, repair and maintenance, hours of service, etc.
A person seriously injured in a truck/auto accident should immediately contact an experienced lawyer. Wilson & Hajek of Charlottesville and Virginia Beach, Virginia will immediately investigate and gather evidence to protect the interests of a new client. We pride ourselves in providing immediate and personal attention to each case.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Truck Accident Lawyers And Expertise in Truck Law
TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS | LAWYERS | TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT CLAIMS | SERIOUS INJURIES | VIRGINIA BEACH | CHARLOTTESVILLE | VIRGINIA
Trucking accidents have special circumstances, federal laws, regulations and state laws that differ from state to state. An attorney must understand this difference and act quickly to protect the person injured in a truck accident.
Trucking accidents often involve serious injuries. Between a car and a tractor trailer truck the car is usually the loser. Insurance companies usually send accident investigators to the accident scene in order to help the trucking company. They do this because the serious injuries such as brain injuries, neck and back injuries, amputations and paralysis or death lead to large settlements or verdicts when the injured person is assisted by a knowledgeable lawyer.
It is important to immediately hire a lawyer to gather evidence that will help the injured person(s). The lawyer will work quickly to gather evidence such as driver logs, driving histories, maintenance records, GPS receiver data from the truck and police accident reports. The lawyer or lawyer’s investigator will visit the scene to photograph all physical evidence, such as tire skid marks, tire rut marks, and damaged signs, poles, and guard rails. Trucking companies are required to keep this information for a very short time. An experienced lawyer will send a spoliation letter to require them to keep rather than destroy the evidence.
Semi-tractor truck accidents are different from auto-to-auto accidents. Trucking accidents result in serious injuries. Please contact Eddie Wilson or Francis Hajek at our Virginia Beach or Charlottesville, Virginia offices to protect your interests in an injury resulting from a trucking accident.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Trucking accidents have special circumstances, federal laws, regulations and state laws that differ from state to state. An attorney must understand this difference and act quickly to protect the person injured in a truck accident.
Trucking accidents often involve serious injuries. Between a car and a tractor trailer truck the car is usually the loser. Insurance companies usually send accident investigators to the accident scene in order to help the trucking company. They do this because the serious injuries such as brain injuries, neck and back injuries, amputations and paralysis or death lead to large settlements or verdicts when the injured person is assisted by a knowledgeable lawyer.
It is important to immediately hire a lawyer to gather evidence that will help the injured person(s). The lawyer will work quickly to gather evidence such as driver logs, driving histories, maintenance records, GPS receiver data from the truck and police accident reports. The lawyer or lawyer’s investigator will visit the scene to photograph all physical evidence, such as tire skid marks, tire rut marks, and damaged signs, poles, and guard rails. Trucking companies are required to keep this information for a very short time. An experienced lawyer will send a spoliation letter to require them to keep rather than destroy the evidence.
Semi-tractor truck accidents are different from auto-to-auto accidents. Trucking accidents result in serious injuries. Please contact Eddie Wilson or Francis Hajek at our Virginia Beach or Charlottesville, Virginia offices to protect your interests in an injury resulting from a trucking accident.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Truck Accident Causes - Virginia Lawyers
TRUCK ACCIDENT CAUSES | TRUCK DRIVER MISTAKES | INFORMATION FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE | VIRGINIA BEACH | PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Truck accidents are usually caused by specific acts or failures to follow rules by trucking companies and the truck drivers. An experienced lawyer who does “Only Injury Law” can help you recognized the unsafe acts or failures to act by the tracking companies.
The cause of truck accidents involving large trucks/autos that result in serious injuries, can usually be blamed on companies and truck drivers because of:
• Aggressive driving by truck drivers
• Failure to inspect truck tires, brakes, lights
• Tailgating by truck drivers
• Cell phone use by truck drivers
• Driver fatigue
• Failure to install blind spot mirrors
• Jackknifing caused by truck driver’s actions
• Speeding while ignoring reduced speed limits for trucks
• Inadequate truck driver training
• Overloaded trucks
• Poorly maintained truck brakes
• Failure to signal lane changes
• Loss of control – leaving road
• Loss of retread tires/leaving debris in roadway
Auto occupants are sharing the road with giant trucks. When a wreck between a truck and smaller vehicle occurs, 77% and 86% of those killed are the drivers of the smaller vehicles. (cars, SUVs & motorcycles) There are life-changing, serious injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicles.
Our law firm addresses these inequities by aggressively fighting with all legal tools to hold the trucking companies and their insurance companies responsible for their negligent or reckless actions. Our lawyers keep up with the latest trucking accident news and information. We use our legal and practical experience to stay one step ahead of the trucking companies and their insurance carriers. We will be pleased to provide a free consultation for your serious injuries from a truck accident.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Truck accidents are usually caused by specific acts or failures to follow rules by trucking companies and the truck drivers. An experienced lawyer who does “Only Injury Law” can help you recognized the unsafe acts or failures to act by the tracking companies.
The cause of truck accidents involving large trucks/autos that result in serious injuries, can usually be blamed on companies and truck drivers because of:
• Aggressive driving by truck drivers
• Failure to inspect truck tires, brakes, lights
• Tailgating by truck drivers
• Cell phone use by truck drivers
• Driver fatigue
• Failure to install blind spot mirrors
• Jackknifing caused by truck driver’s actions
• Speeding while ignoring reduced speed limits for trucks
• Inadequate truck driver training
• Overloaded trucks
• Poorly maintained truck brakes
• Failure to signal lane changes
• Loss of control – leaving road
• Loss of retread tires/leaving debris in roadway
Auto occupants are sharing the road with giant trucks. When a wreck between a truck and smaller vehicle occurs, 77% and 86% of those killed are the drivers of the smaller vehicles. (cars, SUVs & motorcycles) There are life-changing, serious injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicles.
Our law firm addresses these inequities by aggressively fighting with all legal tools to hold the trucking companies and their insurance companies responsible for their negligent or reckless actions. Our lawyers keep up with the latest trucking accident news and information. We use our legal and practical experience to stay one step ahead of the trucking companies and their insurance carriers. We will be pleased to provide a free consultation for your serious injuries from a truck accident.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Friday, December 17, 2010
Railroad Workers/Diesel Fumes/Lung Cancer
New studies show links between long term exposure to diesel fumes and lung cancer, COPD and asthma. Informative article for railroad workers by experienced rail workers and lawyer.
According to a November 9, 2010 study, long-term exposure to railroad locomotive diesel fume exhaust increases the chances of lung cancer. A person who has years of on-the-job exposure to diesel fumes is placed at a 317% higher risk of lung cancer. The results of this study add to the existing evidence that diesel fume exhaust exposure leads to lung problems such as cancer, COPD and asthma. The American Journal of Respiratory and critical care medicine combined eleven previous studies, incorporated such information as to whether or not the subject was a smoker, and found that smokers and non-smokers had an increased chance of lung cancer when exposed to diesel fumes over a long period of time.
If you are a railroad worker, who has been exposed to diesel fumes over a long period of time, you may develop lung cancer, COPD or asthma even after you retire. The incidents of lung cancer often occur twenty to thirty years after initial exposures. You may call our office for a free consultation to discuss whether or not your lung problems are related to railroad locomotive diesel fume exhaust exposure. We have lawyers licensed in VA, WV, NC and Washington, DC who look forward to sharing their railroad experience and legal knowledge with you.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
According to a November 9, 2010 study, long-term exposure to railroad locomotive diesel fume exhaust increases the chances of lung cancer. A person who has years of on-the-job exposure to diesel fumes is placed at a 317% higher risk of lung cancer. The results of this study add to the existing evidence that diesel fume exhaust exposure leads to lung problems such as cancer, COPD and asthma. The American Journal of Respiratory and critical care medicine combined eleven previous studies, incorporated such information as to whether or not the subject was a smoker, and found that smokers and non-smokers had an increased chance of lung cancer when exposed to diesel fumes over a long period of time.
If you are a railroad worker, who has been exposed to diesel fumes over a long period of time, you may develop lung cancer, COPD or asthma even after you retire. The incidents of lung cancer often occur twenty to thirty years after initial exposures. You may call our office for a free consultation to discuss whether or not your lung problems are related to railroad locomotive diesel fume exhaust exposure. We have lawyers licensed in VA, WV, NC and Washington, DC who look forward to sharing their railroad experience and legal knowledge with you.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Virginia Railroad Accident Dirty Tricks
A railroad conductor in Virginia was struck by a locomotive and seriously injured. His life hung in the balance for a year and eventually the injured worker gave up on the railroad claims department and hired Eddie Wilson and Francis Hajek to represent him for his serious injuries.
The railroad conductor struck by the locomotive suffered serious and debilitating injuries. The conductor lay in the hospital for over a year. He finally gave up on the promises made to him by the railroad claims department. The conductor hired Eddie Wilson and Francis Hajek to represent him.
Once the legal proceedings started over the injuries, Francis and I requested from the railroad defense lawyers all films, pictures and any other materials that the railroad supervisors made on the night of the accident. We had a right to those materials under the Rules of Court that govern civil injury cases. The railroad lawyers represented to the judge that no reenactments were done of the injury. Francis and I knew that reenactments, photographs, videos, and interviews are done after serious accidents. We used our railroad contacts to get the word out to railroad workers about what dirty tricks the railroad supervisors were trying to pull on our injured railroad client. Within a week, a package was left anonymously at our law office. There were copies of videos, photographs and diagrams that resulted from a reenactment by the railroad supervisors. We asked for a hearing before the court, showed the judge the evidence the supervisors had withheld, and the railroad lawyer was sanctioned by the Court.
This is one example of why you need to hire an experienced railroad lawyer who is also experienced in the ways of the railroad and its supervisors who pull dirty tricks. The law firm of Wilson & Hajek knows their dirty trick and will go after them when they try and pull these dirty tricks on injured rail employees.
By Eddie Wilson
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
The railroad conductor struck by the locomotive suffered serious and debilitating injuries. The conductor lay in the hospital for over a year. He finally gave up on the promises made to him by the railroad claims department. The conductor hired Eddie Wilson and Francis Hajek to represent him.
Once the legal proceedings started over the injuries, Francis and I requested from the railroad defense lawyers all films, pictures and any other materials that the railroad supervisors made on the night of the accident. We had a right to those materials under the Rules of Court that govern civil injury cases. The railroad lawyers represented to the judge that no reenactments were done of the injury. Francis and I knew that reenactments, photographs, videos, and interviews are done after serious accidents. We used our railroad contacts to get the word out to railroad workers about what dirty tricks the railroad supervisors were trying to pull on our injured railroad client. Within a week, a package was left anonymously at our law office. There were copies of videos, photographs and diagrams that resulted from a reenactment by the railroad supervisors. We asked for a hearing before the court, showed the judge the evidence the supervisors had withheld, and the railroad lawyer was sanctioned by the Court.
This is one example of why you need to hire an experienced railroad lawyer who is also experienced in the ways of the railroad and its supervisors who pull dirty tricks. The law firm of Wilson & Hajek knows their dirty trick and will go after them when they try and pull these dirty tricks on injured rail employees.
By Eddie Wilson
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Virginia Winter Road Conditions Cause 150+ Accidents
Charlottesville, Virginia
Over 150 car accidents were reported on Monday because of winter road conditions. Although snow accumulation was minimal, there were icy patches and so state troopers were busy. Our injury lawyers discussed this issue just last week. The forecast was for winter road conditions and every year, we see the same increase in auto accidents. Most of the wrecks are caused by ice and speed. Now we have a forecast of snow. I expect Thursday will be another busy day for the troopers. If you can avoid driving in ice and snow, you are lucky. If you have to go out, use extra caution. Good Luck
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, WaynesboroW
Over 150 car accidents were reported on Monday because of winter road conditions. Although snow accumulation was minimal, there were icy patches and so state troopers were busy. Our injury lawyers discussed this issue just last week. The forecast was for winter road conditions and every year, we see the same increase in auto accidents. Most of the wrecks are caused by ice and speed. Now we have a forecast of snow. I expect Thursday will be another busy day for the troopers. If you can avoid driving in ice and snow, you are lucky. If you have to go out, use extra caution. Good Luck
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, WaynesboroW
Monday, December 13, 2010
Charlottesville Truck Accidents and Big Insurance Companies
Tractor trailer accidents often involved serious injuries. Aggressive injury lawyers such as Wilson & Hajek are needed to battle the big insurance companies.
Tractor trailer trucks involved in highway accidents often involve serious injuries. A battle looms with big insurance companies. The everyday driver or passenger injured in a truck accident usually isn’t knowledgeable about how the big insurance companies work. Their insurance agents are on the phone right away wanting recorded statements. Those statements certainly not designed to help you, the injured person. You need to immediately call an aggressive, experienced personal injury lawyer to deal with the big insurance companies. Do not give away your claim. Call Wilson & Hajek at their Charlottesville or Virginia Beach offices. We help injured persons across the state.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Tractor trailer trucks involved in highway accidents often involve serious injuries. A battle looms with big insurance companies. The everyday driver or passenger injured in a truck accident usually isn’t knowledgeable about how the big insurance companies work. Their insurance agents are on the phone right away wanting recorded statements. Those statements certainly not designed to help you, the injured person. You need to immediately call an aggressive, experienced personal injury lawyer to deal with the big insurance companies. Do not give away your claim. Call Wilson & Hajek at their Charlottesville or Virginia Beach offices. We help injured persons across the state.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Baby It's Cold Outside
The temperature in Charlottesville has plummeted and there is a possibility of snow sometime in the next few days. Although I miss the fun outdoor activities of summer, the change in seasons has come at a good time, not that we can choose that time. It seems that everyone is a little busier with school and work, so it is nice not to have the temptations presented by warmer weather. Over the weekend we found our Christmas tree and drove it home. It will soon grace our home and fill the air with the scent of the holidays. Let's hope everyone has a safe holiday!
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Virginia DUI Arrests and Accidents
DUI arrests increased in Virginia over the Thanksgiving holidays. There were fewer fatal accidents, but 922 auto crashes. Of the nine fatalities, there was one in Chesapeake (not wearing a seat belt), two in Hampton, and others died in the Counties of Albemarle, Hanover, Montgomery, Orange, Rappahannock and Sussex. Of the nine total fatalities, six were not wearing seat belts. The auto accident lawyers at Wilson & Hajek urge you and your loved ones to buckle up their seatbelts. Despite advance warnings of stepped up checks for DUI, there were 175 drivers charged with DUI, up from 132 in 2009. These people were apparently willing to risk killing or injuring themselves and others on Virginia highways. Layers at Wilson & Hajek go after these drunk and reckless drivers who cause death and injury to other innocent persons.
Troopers also wrote 10,116 speeding tickets and cited 2,780 with reckless driving. More than 830 got tickets for failing to buckle up their seat belts and 253 for failing to properly restrain children. If you are the innocent victim of these careless drivers and suffer an injury from an auto accident, our lawyers will aggressively pursue your claim.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Troopers also wrote 10,116 speeding tickets and cited 2,780 with reckless driving. More than 830 got tickets for failing to buckle up their seat belts and 253 for failing to properly restrain children. If you are the innocent victim of these careless drivers and suffer an injury from an auto accident, our lawyers will aggressively pursue your claim.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Settlement Negotiations in Virgina Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury lawyers work for the client and must keep the client informed of all settlement offers in personal injury cases.
It is the practice of personal injury lawyers at Wilson & Hajek to keep all clients fully informed of all settlement offers in their personal injury accident cases. Once the medical records and doctor’s opinions are received at our offices in Charlottesville or Virginia Beach, we set an expected settlement range for the case. The seriousness of the injury, permanent injury opinions by doctors, the violence of the impact from the accident, any permanent scarring, cost of medical treatment, and the liability of the other party are all factors taken into consideration by the experienced personal injury lawyer. The lawyers at our office, who represent clients all across the State of Virginia, then call and discuss these matters along with the settlement range assigned to the case. Once the attorney has the approval and the authority of the client, negotiations begin on the case. Often the experienced injury lawyer is able to negotiate, or mediate, a full and fair settlement offer. The injured client is kept informed the entire time and is encouraged to input their thoughts in the settlement process. Once a final offer is set, the client determines to accept or reject the offer. If the offer is rejected the experienced injury lawyer will file suit (Complaint) in the appropriate court and proceed to trial, all with the approval of the client.
The above is how an injured client should be treated by their injury lawyer. The experienced injury lawyers at Wilson & Hajek follow this outline of how to successfully represent clients injured by the acts of others. That is why “We only do Injury Law”.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
It is the practice of personal injury lawyers at Wilson & Hajek to keep all clients fully informed of all settlement offers in their personal injury accident cases. Once the medical records and doctor’s opinions are received at our offices in Charlottesville or Virginia Beach, we set an expected settlement range for the case. The seriousness of the injury, permanent injury opinions by doctors, the violence of the impact from the accident, any permanent scarring, cost of medical treatment, and the liability of the other party are all factors taken into consideration by the experienced personal injury lawyer. The lawyers at our office, who represent clients all across the State of Virginia, then call and discuss these matters along with the settlement range assigned to the case. Once the attorney has the approval and the authority of the client, negotiations begin on the case. Often the experienced injury lawyer is able to negotiate, or mediate, a full and fair settlement offer. The injured client is kept informed the entire time and is encouraged to input their thoughts in the settlement process. Once a final offer is set, the client determines to accept or reject the offer. If the offer is rejected the experienced injury lawyer will file suit (Complaint) in the appropriate court and proceed to trial, all with the approval of the client.
The above is how an injured client should be treated by their injury lawyer. The experienced injury lawyers at Wilson & Hajek follow this outline of how to successfully represent clients injured by the acts of others. That is why “We only do Injury Law”.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Virginia Accidents Caused By Drivers Using Drugs
Virginia injury attorneys/lawyers Wilson & Hajek aggressively pursue impaired drivers and their insurance companies when innocent persons suffer personal injuries.
The public is focused on alcohol impaired driver causing car and truck crashes. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a growing problem with drivers under the influence of drugs. About 1 in 5 drivers (4,000 drivers) who were killed in 2009 had drugs in their systems.
Drugged driving is as bad as drunk driving. Both lead to car crashes, death and injuries to the driver, passengers and persons in other cars. Our Virginia law firm has always pursued drunk drivers who injured our clients. We have found in recent years that we must pay close attention to blood test results which reveal that drivers may be impaired by heroin, methadone, morphine, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, prescription drugs and inhalants.
States should be setting standards for impairment levels just as was done to set alcohol limits. This will help protect the innocent drivers and passengers who may be killed or injured by the thousands of driers who drive while impaired by drugs. Our lawyers believe this will become an increasing problem on our highways leading to more deaths and injuries. Don’t let these impaired drivers off free, we will aggressively pursue them and their insurance companies for injuries they cause innocent persons.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
The public is focused on alcohol impaired driver causing car and truck crashes. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a growing problem with drivers under the influence of drugs. About 1 in 5 drivers (4,000 drivers) who were killed in 2009 had drugs in their systems.
Drugged driving is as bad as drunk driving. Both lead to car crashes, death and injuries to the driver, passengers and persons in other cars. Our Virginia law firm has always pursued drunk drivers who injured our clients. We have found in recent years that we must pay close attention to blood test results which reveal that drivers may be impaired by heroin, methadone, morphine, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, prescription drugs and inhalants.
States should be setting standards for impairment levels just as was done to set alcohol limits. This will help protect the innocent drivers and passengers who may be killed or injured by the thousands of driers who drive while impaired by drugs. Our lawyers believe this will become an increasing problem on our highways leading to more deaths and injuries. Don’t let these impaired drivers off free, we will aggressively pursue them and their insurance companies for injuries they cause innocent persons.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Virginia Brain Injury Cases
A victim with a serious brain injury is faced with enormous future health care costs. It usually takes the help of a lawyer to set future costs. The lawyer will gather professionals, such as a life care planner and economist, to project health care costs.
A serious brain injury victim presents a tragic situation which never ends for the victim and the victim’s family. A healthy individual involved in an accident causing serious brain injury can suddenly become an individual with serious physical and mental disabilities. The brain controls a person’s motor movements, emotions and impulses. A serious brain injury often changes an individual to the point that they require twenty-four hour care, will not be accepted by nursing homes and need care at specialized facilities with brain care units.
Unfortunately, if you suffer a serious brain injury to the point that nursing units will not accept you, there are virtually no facilities for the treatment of a serious brain injury in Virginia.
Following an accident causing a serious brain injury, the family should contact a lawyer. An experienced lawyer knows the obstacles that are ahead for the victim and the family. A lawyer can proceed against the person (insurance company) that caused the accident, and if the factual situation exists, even recover from the victim’s own insurance policy (under insurance). Serious brain injuries can be complicated cases with permanent injuries, future health care costs, and future loss of wages. A lawyer can gather professionals such as an economist and life care planner to determine future care costs and losses. A serious brain injury calls for immediate action by the victim, or the family, to hire an aggressive and experienced lawyer.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
A serious brain injury victim presents a tragic situation which never ends for the victim and the victim’s family. A healthy individual involved in an accident causing serious brain injury can suddenly become an individual with serious physical and mental disabilities. The brain controls a person’s motor movements, emotions and impulses. A serious brain injury often changes an individual to the point that they require twenty-four hour care, will not be accepted by nursing homes and need care at specialized facilities with brain care units.
Unfortunately, if you suffer a serious brain injury to the point that nursing units will not accept you, there are virtually no facilities for the treatment of a serious brain injury in Virginia.
Following an accident causing a serious brain injury, the family should contact a lawyer. An experienced lawyer knows the obstacles that are ahead for the victim and the family. A lawyer can proceed against the person (insurance company) that caused the accident, and if the factual situation exists, even recover from the victim’s own insurance policy (under insurance). Serious brain injuries can be complicated cases with permanent injuries, future health care costs, and future loss of wages. A lawyer can gather professionals such as an economist and life care planner to determine future care costs and losses. A serious brain injury calls for immediate action by the victim, or the family, to hire an aggressive and experienced lawyer.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Railroad Conductors and Injuries
A discussion of how the railroad treats its workers following an injury as seen through the eyes of a former railroad conductor and current railroad injury lawyer.
The railroad is an employer who spends money to train new workers then tries to issue discipline the first day the new worker is on the job. This is an effort by the railroad to hold the sword of dismissal over the head of the new worker. The railroad claims to be an enlightened employer who has changed over the years. If a railroad worker gets injured on the job they find out differently right away. The first tactic by the railroad is to try and find that the injured worker violated the railroads many rules. If that doesn’t work, the claims department sends in someone who takes your statement. Their job is to have you say nothing was wrong with the area or the equipment. In other words, it was your own fault that you were injured. This is often done in the presence of a railroad supervisor to intimidate the worker.
If all that fails, the railroad has you fill out the required accident report. The railroad supervisor then takes a statement from you and often the crew, hoping again to find that the injured worker has violated a safety or operating rule. That is why an injured worker needs professional help from an experienced railroad injury attorney. I learned the methods of the railroad during my careers as a railroad conductor, union official and as a railroad injury lawyer who was designated as legal counsel by four major unions. A call to the office of Wilson & Hajek will get you advice on how to outmaneuver the railroad supervisors and claims agent. This advice is based on our experience and carries no obligation. If injured on the railroad, call on our experience to help you through this troubling time.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
The railroad is an employer who spends money to train new workers then tries to issue discipline the first day the new worker is on the job. This is an effort by the railroad to hold the sword of dismissal over the head of the new worker. The railroad claims to be an enlightened employer who has changed over the years. If a railroad worker gets injured on the job they find out differently right away. The first tactic by the railroad is to try and find that the injured worker violated the railroads many rules. If that doesn’t work, the claims department sends in someone who takes your statement. Their job is to have you say nothing was wrong with the area or the equipment. In other words, it was your own fault that you were injured. This is often done in the presence of a railroad supervisor to intimidate the worker.
If all that fails, the railroad has you fill out the required accident report. The railroad supervisor then takes a statement from you and often the crew, hoping again to find that the injured worker has violated a safety or operating rule. That is why an injured worker needs professional help from an experienced railroad injury attorney. I learned the methods of the railroad during my careers as a railroad conductor, union official and as a railroad injury lawyer who was designated as legal counsel by four major unions. A call to the office of Wilson & Hajek will get you advice on how to outmaneuver the railroad supervisors and claims agent. This advice is based on our experience and carries no obligation. If injured on the railroad, call on our experience to help you through this troubling time.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Railroad Workers Facing Winter Conditions Also Face Injuries
The railroad has an obligation to furnish railroad workers a safe place to work, even during bad weather conditions. Experienced FELA lawyers share information about these laws.
The railroads have an obligation to furnish railroad workers a reasonably safe place to work and reasonably safe equipment with which to work. As winter approaches, railroad workers in many areas of the U.S. are required to work in snowy and icy conditions. When the railroads knew or should have known of dangerous footing conditions caused by the ice and snow, the railroads have an obligation to remove the ice and snow to provide safe footing for the workers. Many injuries occur when the railroad fails to clear walkways and parking lots. The railroad knows of the slippery conditions but sends the workers to those areas to work. Other dangers that cause railroad worker injuries are iced handrails and handholds on engines and cars. This creates unsafe conditions and an injured worker can collect for injuries if the railroad knew or should have known of these iced over conditions. Experienced FELA injury lawyers can help with workers injury claims caused by winter weather conditions.
The railroads often claim the snow and icy conditions are beyond their control, an act of God defense. The truth of the matter is the railroads have a duty to exercise reasonable care to clear such conditions before sending railroad workers into such areas. There are many legal precedents known to experienced FELA railroad injury lawyers, Eddie Wilson and Francis Hajek, which hold the railroads responsible for such injuries. Wilson and Hajek have combined actual railroad experience with trial experience which led to their designation by major rail unions and recognition as two of the top railroad injury lawyers on the east coast.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
The railroads have an obligation to furnish railroad workers a reasonably safe place to work and reasonably safe equipment with which to work. As winter approaches, railroad workers in many areas of the U.S. are required to work in snowy and icy conditions. When the railroads knew or should have known of dangerous footing conditions caused by the ice and snow, the railroads have an obligation to remove the ice and snow to provide safe footing for the workers. Many injuries occur when the railroad fails to clear walkways and parking lots. The railroad knows of the slippery conditions but sends the workers to those areas to work. Other dangers that cause railroad worker injuries are iced handrails and handholds on engines and cars. This creates unsafe conditions and an injured worker can collect for injuries if the railroad knew or should have known of these iced over conditions. Experienced FELA injury lawyers can help with workers injury claims caused by winter weather conditions.
The railroads often claim the snow and icy conditions are beyond their control, an act of God defense. The truth of the matter is the railroads have a duty to exercise reasonable care to clear such conditions before sending railroad workers into such areas. There are many legal precedents known to experienced FELA railroad injury lawyers, Eddie Wilson and Francis Hajek, which hold the railroads responsible for such injuries. Wilson and Hajek have combined actual railroad experience with trial experience which led to their designation by major rail unions and recognition as two of the top railroad injury lawyers on the east coast.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Virginia Truck Accidents
Virginia injury lawyers Wilson & Hajek represent persons with serious injuries and serious accidents. We offer no obligation discussions of your serious truck or car accidents and serious injuries, such as brain injuries, loss of life, or skeletal injuries.
Truck Accidents
The usual result of a truck and auto collision is the auto driver and passengers lose. The massive size of some of the tractor trailer trucks on our highways is intimidating and dangerous to drivers of cars. Just being beside one of these massive truck rigs on the highway makes an auto driver realize they have little or no chance of coming out on the winning end of a collision. Truck drivers at one time were considerate and courteous on the highways, now there are many truck drivers tailgating and making quick lane changes. If you are the victim of reckless driving tactics by the operator of a big truck, call Wilson & Hajek to discuss your case.
Choosing a Lawyer
Serious injuries that usually follow a truck and auto collision call for serious and experienced lawyers. Wilson & Hajek are experienced in dealing with the large insurance company claims department and their staff of lawyers. You need legal advice to make the playing field level between the big insurance company and a person injured in a truck/car accident. The initial contacts by the insurance companies start off with the insurance agent wanting a recorded statement. Do not do that. They know how the accident happened. They only want information to hurt your claim. Talk to a lawyer on your side at Wilson & Hajek. Protect yourself.
Serious Accidents and Injuries
The more serious a person is hurt following an auto/truck accident the more urgent it is for that person to seek legal advice. Whether it is the driver, a passenger, or the loved ones of a deceased killed in the accident, serious injuries call for serious actions to protect you and your loved ones. The lawyers at Wilson & Hajek have handled serious injuries for years, often obtaining jury verdicts or settlements over a million dollars. Each case turns on its own facts, but wouldn’t you like to have a lawyer who has the experience and knowledge of presenting cases which resulted in large verdicts?
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our firm has experience in representing injured persons who have suffered serious injuries such as quadriplegia, loss of limbs, brain injuries, debilitating neck and back injuries, and death. Francis Hajek of Wilson & Hajek had a verdict of $60,000,000.00 representing a brain injury victim. The case was settled with the defendant insisting that the amount not be revealed. Get your advice from lawyers experienced in serious injury cases.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Truck Accidents
The usual result of a truck and auto collision is the auto driver and passengers lose. The massive size of some of the tractor trailer trucks on our highways is intimidating and dangerous to drivers of cars. Just being beside one of these massive truck rigs on the highway makes an auto driver realize they have little or no chance of coming out on the winning end of a collision. Truck drivers at one time were considerate and courteous on the highways, now there are many truck drivers tailgating and making quick lane changes. If you are the victim of reckless driving tactics by the operator of a big truck, call Wilson & Hajek to discuss your case.
Choosing a Lawyer
Serious injuries that usually follow a truck and auto collision call for serious and experienced lawyers. Wilson & Hajek are experienced in dealing with the large insurance company claims department and their staff of lawyers. You need legal advice to make the playing field level between the big insurance company and a person injured in a truck/car accident. The initial contacts by the insurance companies start off with the insurance agent wanting a recorded statement. Do not do that. They know how the accident happened. They only want information to hurt your claim. Talk to a lawyer on your side at Wilson & Hajek. Protect yourself.
Serious Accidents and Injuries
The more serious a person is hurt following an auto/truck accident the more urgent it is for that person to seek legal advice. Whether it is the driver, a passenger, or the loved ones of a deceased killed in the accident, serious injuries call for serious actions to protect you and your loved ones. The lawyers at Wilson & Hajek have handled serious injuries for years, often obtaining jury verdicts or settlements over a million dollars. Each case turns on its own facts, but wouldn’t you like to have a lawyer who has the experience and knowledge of presenting cases which resulted in large verdicts?
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our firm has experience in representing injured persons who have suffered serious injuries such as quadriplegia, loss of limbs, brain injuries, debilitating neck and back injuries, and death. Francis Hajek of Wilson & Hajek had a verdict of $60,000,000.00 representing a brain injury victim. The case was settled with the defendant insisting that the amount not be revealed. Get your advice from lawyers experienced in serious injury cases.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Car Accidents Caused by Winter Conditions
As winter comes to Virginia, treacherous driving conditions and auto accidents follow. Calls to injury lawyers, Wilson & Hajek increase.
The calls to our injury law offices increase during periods of winter storms that bring snow and ice covered roads. People must still get around using their cars and often through no fault of their own they become involved in an auto accident that damages their car and results in a personal injury. The insurance companies are flooded with injury claims. Results and help are slow to arrive in the handling of your auto injury claim. It is during times like these that you need professional help from an attorney. A call to Virginia personal injury lawyers, Wilson and Hajek, will immediately start the process moving forward for your personal injury claim and your property damage claim. Our experience in handling personal injury car accident claims enables us to get your injury claims headed in the right direction. Don’t be frustrated by the insurance companies. Don’t sign away your injury claim. Call for experienced help from experienced lawyers located in Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, and surrounding areas. Our lawyers are licensed in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, DC
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
The calls to our injury law offices increase during periods of winter storms that bring snow and ice covered roads. People must still get around using their cars and often through no fault of their own they become involved in an auto accident that damages their car and results in a personal injury. The insurance companies are flooded with injury claims. Results and help are slow to arrive in the handling of your auto injury claim. It is during times like these that you need professional help from an attorney. A call to Virginia personal injury lawyers, Wilson and Hajek, will immediately start the process moving forward for your personal injury claim and your property damage claim. Our experience in handling personal injury car accident claims enables us to get your injury claims headed in the right direction. Don’t be frustrated by the insurance companies. Don’t sign away your injury claim. Call for experienced help from experienced lawyers located in Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, and surrounding areas. Our lawyers are licensed in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, DC
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
Virginia Auto Accidents and the Innocent Driver
An innocent driver or passenger is injured by a careless driver. It is not your fault, but you still need an experienced auto accident lawyer to help you through the tangled mess of insurance, personal injury, medical treatment, and property damage.
An innocent driver or passenger is involved in an auto accident. The accident is not their fault but is totally the fault of a careless driver in another car or truck. You would think it would be an easy path for the innocent driver or passenger to get the car fixed and get medical attention for any injuries. Instead, they are faced with insurance claims adjusters who want recorded statements, want the car seen by their adjuster, and want to hold down the cost of your medical treatment.
Once the innocent parties realize what they face, they often make a call to get advice from the experienced auto injury lawyers at Wilson & Hajek. We are Virginia lawyers with offices in Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. The actions you take following an auto accident set the tone for a full and fair recovery from the insurance company. You are probably making a mistake by not getting experienced legal advice from Wilson & Hajek.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
An innocent driver or passenger is involved in an auto accident. The accident is not their fault but is totally the fault of a careless driver in another car or truck. You would think it would be an easy path for the innocent driver or passenger to get the car fixed and get medical attention for any injuries. Instead, they are faced with insurance claims adjusters who want recorded statements, want the car seen by their adjuster, and want to hold down the cost of your medical treatment.
Once the innocent parties realize what they face, they often make a call to get advice from the experienced auto injury lawyers at Wilson & Hajek. We are Virginia lawyers with offices in Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. The actions you take following an auto accident set the tone for a full and fair recovery from the insurance company. You are probably making a mistake by not getting experienced legal advice from Wilson & Hajek.
Francis P. Hajek
Wilson & Hajek, LLC, a personal injury law firm
Experienced Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving Virginia, including Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro
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