These Roanoke and Salem firms handle car accident claims. Our picks come first, followed by other local firms in alphabetical order. Ask each firm how fees and costs work before you agree to anything.
Choosing a lawyer is a big decision. You can take your time, ask questions and compare. This page lists local firms and a few simple things to ask.
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Which firms do we suggest first?
These are Roanoke-area firms we selected for you to consider. They are not rankings, and they are not promises about results. The first listing is Fishwick & Associates PLC, a Roanoke firm.
Our picks for you. Firms that handle these cases, chosen by our editors. These are not rankings, and they are not promises about results.
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Fishwick & Associates PLC
4.8 / 5 on Google Reviews
John P. Fishwick Jr.
Handles personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death throughout Virginia.
Founder of Fishwick & Associates PLC, a Roanoke, Virginia law firm
Served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia from 2015 to 2017
Practice areas: Car accident · Truck accident · Motorcycle accident · Bicycle accident · Brain injury · Personal injury · and more on the firm’s site
30 Franklin Rd SW Ste 700, Roanoke, VA 24011Directionsfishwickandassociates.com
Call (540) 345-5890Fees: no attorney fee unless the firm recovers compensation on your behalf
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Marks & Harrison
Car accidents · Commercial truck accidents · Uber, Lyft, and ridesharing accidents · Motorcycle accidents · Bicycle accidents · Pedestrian accidents · and more on the firm’s site. Spanish spoken.
Personal Injury · Car Accident Attorneys · Truck Accidents · Pedestrian-Car Accident Lawyer · Motorcycle Accidents · Bike Accident · and more on the firm’s site
a city, county, town or the state may be involved, which brings short written notice windows
an insurer is asking for a recorded statement or a signed release
the other driver had no insurance, or too little
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How do injury lawyers charge?
Many injury firms use a contingency fee, which means they are paid from what is recovered. Fishwick & Associates PLC describes its terms this way: for personal injury cases, the firm works on a contingency basis, with no attorney fee unless it recovers compensation on your behalf. It also says the initial consultation is free.
Whatever firm you choose, ask:
What percentage will you charge?
What costs do I owe, and when?
Are costs taken out before or after the fee?
Will I get the agreement in writing?
Which other Roanoke-area firms handle crash claims?
These firms are listed in alphabetical order. Each entry shows the same fields. The details come from each firm's own website. Check any detail with the firm before relying on it.
Altizer Law, P.C.
324 Washington Avenue Southwest Ste A, Roanoke, VA 24016
You can talk to more than one firm. A first conversation is a good time to ask all of this.
Common questions
Do I need a lawyer after a car accident?
Not in every case. A lawyer can help if you are seriously hurt, fault is disputed, a government body is involved, or an insurer is pressing you. A short first conversation can help you decide. Ask each firm how it charges before you commit.
What is a contingency fee?
A contingency fee means the lawyer is paid only if the case recovers money, usually as a share of the recovery. Ask each firm what percentage it charges, what costs you owe, and whether costs are taken before or after the fee. Get the agreement in writing and read it before you sign.
What should I bring to a first meeting?
Bring what you have: the crash report or report number, photos, your insurance information and the other driver's, medical records and bills, letters from insurers, and your notes. If you do not have everything yet, go anyway. Write your questions down beforehand so you do not forget them.
How do I check a lawyer's license?
The Virginia State Bar lets you look up whether a lawyer is licensed in Virginia. Search the lawyer's name on the bar's website at vsb.org before you hire. It is a simple, free check. You can also ask the firm which attorney would handle your case.
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