About Our Firm
Trusted Attorneys Since 1930.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you deserve experienced legal representation that prioritizes your recovery—physically, emotionally, and financially. At Overbey, Hawkins, Wright & Vance, we’ve been fighting for injured clients in Lynchburg and Central Virginia since 1930. Our proven track record of success and compassionate advocacy set us apart.
All partners at Overbey, Hawkins, Wright & Vance have over 25 years of experience
We have the highest rating (AV) by Martindale Hubbard, the only service that has lawyers rating other lawyers
We have consistently been voted the best law firm in the Lynchburg, Va. area by multiple publications
Know Your Options
What do I do if I’ve been injured?
First, call 911 and summon help. If you can, report how you were injured and what the other person did to cause the injury. Exchange insurance information at the scene if possible. Next, get to the hospital or doctor as soon as you can. Fully describe how you are hurt, including everything that feels different. Follow up with medical providers as directed and follow doctor’s orders. Photograph your injuries if they are visible. Collect your insurance information.
Then call us and schedule a consultation!
Who is going to pay for my medical bills and car damage?
We frequently hear people ask, who is going to pay for my car and my medical bills after a car wreck? The answer is simple: the person who caused your property damage and medical bills is liable for those expenses, among others, if she was negligent in causing such harms and losses.
Virginia law requires that drivers have automobile liability insurance to cover property damage and bodily injuries. But insurance companies will not pay for those items unless you settle in full and release them from future liability. In the alternative, you should submit your medical bills to your own health insurance company to make sure that you get all of the necessary treatment when you need it. Additionally, your insurance policy may have medical expense payments coverage. That means that your insurance company will cover your medical care. In short, there may be several sources of compensation for your personal injuries and property damage. You should contact an attorney to help determine who is liable for those expenses.
When should I call a lawyer?
You need to consult an attorney at the beginning of your case before you deal with insurance adjusters. You need aggressive representation on your side that is watching out for you. Before you agree to anything, call us today.
How much does a lawyer cost?
Most Virginia personal injury lawyers charge a contingency fee. That means you do not pay the lawyer a fee if you lose your case. The fee varies for each lawyer, but typically it is around one-third of the total recovery. Some firms charge upwards of 50% of your total recovery. At Overbey, Hawkins, Wright & Vance, the fee is one-third of whatever we recover for you. Contact us if you’ve been injured in a car accident, we can help.
How do I know if I have a case?
Call us. Our personal injury consultations are free, and we’ll give you our time to discuss your situation. Generally, you will have a case if you were injured through the fault of someone else.
Should I talk to the insurance adjusters? What should I tell them?
You are not required to give a recorded statement to the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident. However, you may be required as a term of your insurance policy to give a recorded statement to your own insurance company.
In either case, it is important to speak with an attorney before you talk to an adjuster. An adjuster may try to trick you into saying something they will use against you later. Your attorney will probably want to be present for any statements you make about the accident to any insurance company employee. Overbey, Hawkins, Wright & Vance is available to protect your rights.
Results matter.
Our partners will fight for you – in and out of the courtroom.
We have multiple million-dollar settlements. If we cannot settle your case, we are not afraid to go to court. We regularly try cases and almost always receive verdicts much larger than the offers our clients have received from insurance companies. However, most cases are settled without going to court, which is better for our clients. Some other results are below:
$875,000
Wrongful death settlement that related to a motor vehicle accident on behalf of their client. The negotiations took place over
- David Hawkins and Sam Vance$655,000
Won a plaintiff's verdict of $655,000.00 here in Campbell County in a personal injury automobile accident case.
- Frank Wright$155,000
Negotiated a $155,000.00 personal injury settlement.
- Sam Vance$344,000
Obtained $343,996.00 in worker's compensation benefits on behalf of the widow of a deceased worker whose death arose in and
- David Hawkins
Serving Virginia
Our caring team will listen to your case free of charge.
If you’ve recently been in an accident or been injured, your first step to securing reparations is scheduling a free consultation so we can learn more about your circumstances. Our experienced attorneys have decades of combined experience and are committed to your success.
