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If you or a loved one was injured by someone else’s negligence, contact the Brothers-in-Law today. You won’t pay until we win!
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With Offices in Newport News & Virginia BeachThe law firm of Huffman & Huffman focuses on personal injury law, including serious injuries, car accidents, tractor-trailer and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability and other types of cases. Huffman & Huffman attorneys serve the entire state of Virginia with quality legal care when an injury occurs as a result of the negligence of others.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, let our experienced legal team guide you through your time of need, seeking justice and demanding appropriate compensation for your injuries. We have helped our clients win settlements worth millions of dollars and we can help you if you’ve been injured by carelessness.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney. There’s no fee until we win.
Why you should hire a personal injury attorney
Hiring a personal injury attorney after you have been injured through no fault of your own is key to ensuring justice and fair compensation. Insurance companies often prioritize profits over your well-being, seeking to minimize payouts for your injuries. With Huffman & Huffman by your side, you gain a dedicated advocate committed to protecting your rights and securing the compensation you are entitled to, allowing you to prioritize your recovery. We don't just handle cases – we treat you like family, providing peace of mind as we navigate the legal complexities on your behalf. Don't settle for less than you deserve; trust Huffman & Huffman to fight for your rights.
Put Our Family to Work for Your Family
- We are a family-owned law firm.
- You won’t pay until we win.
- Our dedicated legal team has more than 150 years of combined experience helping injured clients.
- We have proudly served tens of thousands of families in our community since 1973.
- We’re free to talk, 24 hours a day.
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Establishing Liability in Personal Injury Cases
One of the most important elements of a personal injury case is determining fault. Once fault is established, the at-fault party will need to pay compensation to the injured party, whether it is negotiated or settled in court. A plaintiff can prove fault in a variety of ways, but a few essential elements must be proven in order to find a party liable:
- That the defending party owed you a duty of care
- That this duty that was owed to you (the plaintiff) was breached
- That the cause of the plaintiff’s injuries was this breach of duty
- That the plaintiff suffered damages, such as missed wages from work or medical bills
How Long Do You Have To File a Personal Injury Case?
Each state has a specific time period in which you are entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit and pursue the compensation you deserve. This is called the “statute of limitations.” If this deadline passes, you will be barred from being able to file a claim. In Virginia, under Virginia Code § 8.01-243, the deadline to file a personal injury claim is two years.
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Meet Our Team
Charles A. Huffman III (Ret.)
Senior PartnerCharles A. Huffman III (Ret.) has more than 50 years of experience as a practicing attorney and is the founding partner of the firm.
View Profile Brad W. Huffman – Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
Senior PartnerBrad W. Huffman is a senior partner at Huffman & Huffman, Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and has more than 40 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
View Profile Keith J. Leonard – Trusted Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
PartnerKeith is a partner at Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and is the senior litigation attorney. He concentrates his practice on the litigation of plaintiff's personal injury cases.
View Profile David Ratz – Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
AttorneyDavid Ratz is a litigation attorney with Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and concentrates his practice on plaintiff’s cases in the areas of personal injury, property damage, and coverage disputes.
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John Paulson: Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
AttorneyJohn Paulson is a litigation attorney with Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC, with a concentration on litigating plaintiff’s personal injury cases.
View Profile Nicholas L. Woodhouse (1981-2025)
AttorneyNicholas L. Woodhouse was an attorney with Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and concentrated his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
View Profile Zachary Hutchison | Skilled Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
AttorneyZachary Hutchison is an attorney with Huffman & Huffman, Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and has experience advocating on behalf of those who have been injured.
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Katey Green – Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
AttorneyKatey Green is an attorney with Huffman & Huffman, Brothers-in-Law, PLLC and has experience in helping clients after being injured in a car accident and other personal injury claims.
View Profile Randy Lenhart – Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman
AttorneyRandy is an experienced litigation attorney with a concentration on advocating for injured persons in state and federal courts in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Giving Back to the Community
At Huffman & Huffman, we’re more than just lawyers - we’re neighbors. As a family-founded firm rooted in Hampton Roads, we’re deeply committed to giving back to the community that has supported us for decades. Whether it’s raising awareness about reckless driving or partnering with local organizations that uplift those in need, we’re proud to play a role in making our community safer, stronger, and more connected.
When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
When someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions cause you harm, you have the right to seek financial compensation for your damages; to do this, you will file a personal injury claim. If your family member tragically died due to another party’s negligence, you may seek recovery by filing a wrongful death claim. In either case, these claims are typically filed against the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, despite your legal right to pursue compensation, the liable insurance company may take steps to devalue or even deny your claim altogether.
If you’re experiencing any issues with your claim, or if you believe you are likely to face challenges in recovering compensation due to the complexity of your case, it’s time to reach out to a personal injury attorney. Remember: Insurance companies are businesses and, like any other business, they are primarily concerned with lowering their costs and increasing their profits. One way they may try to do this is by refusing to pay out claims.
Having an experienced legal team on your side could make all the difference in successfully recovering compensation for all of your damages and receiving a too-low settlement or even nothing at all.
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