Fairfax, VA Injury and Accident Lawyer

Hilton & Somer, LLC

8303 Arlington Blvd, Suite 102
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
USA

(703) 584-7584 or (877) 937-8346

(703) 560-4047

www.hiltonsomer.com

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At the law firm Hilton & Somer LLC our attorneys offer services related to personal injury, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, civil litigation and federal torts. We represent clients throughout Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Fredericksburg, McLean, Oxon Hill, Baltimore, Frederick and the counties of Prince Georges, Prince William, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Loudoun, Howard, Stafford, Capital Beltway and Interstate 495.

Our attorneys have earned a reputation for legal excellence in the area of personal injury. We are frequently recognized by clients, peers and various publications for our achievements. We have worked hard to combine knowledgeable legal guidance and personal attention. We are dedicated to helping you.

We have the experience and knowledge needed to help secure maximum compensation on your behalf. Whether you are facing tragedy following a car, truck or motorcycle accident or were injured while using a dangerous or defective product, we will work diligently to protect your best interests.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

Since 1965, Hilton & Somer has focused strictly on personal injury and wrongful death cases in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland. We are a small team of personal injury attorneys with a wealth of knowledge, experience and skill. When you choose us, you will find that we always focus the right amount of effort and energy on your case. Our commitment to personal attention means that we are there when you need us.

- Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can be broken down into two types of situations. The first involves cases in which a medical professional actively makes an error that leads to serious injury. In the second type, a medical professional fails to do something and that failure causes a serious injury or illness. If you or a loved one has been involved in either of these types of situations, our lawyers can help.

- Surgical Error

During surgery, you trust your doctor and medical team to follow the standard of care and operate with competence and precision. However, doctors and surgeons are not infallible and mistakes happen. When a member of your medical team is negligent, you and your family are forced to suffer the physical and emotional pain.

- Traumatic Personal Injuries

A serious accident can instantly change the lives of everyone involved. For the victim, left with severe personal injuries, the physical and emotional struggles have just begun. For the family, worries about the future can soon prove overwhelming.

Since 1965, Hilton & Somer has focused exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases. This concentration has provided our attorneys with the knowledge, skill and experience needed to prepare strong and compelling cases.

- Wrongful Death

We are caring attorneys who understand the devastating impact that comes with losing a loved one due to a negligent act by another person. We also know that nothing can ever truly compensate you and your family for your loss. We offer our commitment to you that we will help find the responsible party and hold them accountable for their harmful actions. We will stand beside you to see that justice is done.

- Brain Injury

Being involved in a serious accident often results in serious injuries. We expect victims to come away with cuts, gashes, bruises and sometimes broken limbs. However, a closed head injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) rarely makes itself known at the scene of the accident. It can be days, weeks or even months before symptoms start to appear and change the accident victim's life.

- Back, Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries

Car or truck accident victims most commonly suffer back, neck or spinal cord injuries. Recovery from this trauma, if possible, may consist of painful surgery, grueling physical therapy and costly on-going medical care. If your back, neck or spinal cord injury was caused by someone else's carelessness, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim to recover damages.

- Child Injury

The most traumatic personal injuries are those sustained by our children. No one wants to see a child suffer. At Hilton & Somer, we fight aggressively for the compensation children need to recover from their injuries.

- Burn Injury

Burns are serious and painful injuries. Catastrophic burn injuries are life changing and due to the financial costs associated with serious burn injuries can result in a lifetime of economic hardship to the victims and their families.

- Paralysis

It is essential in these cases to have a life care plan that encompasses all of your present and future needs. Paralysis may require 24-hour care as well as the installation of ramps and other home modifications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitative therapy, surgeries and other necessary medical treatments and expenses. Quadriplegics and paraplegics are also susceptible to many other injuries, meaning their medical expenses will continue for the rest of their lives.

- Amputation

If you have been involved in an accident and have lost a limb or other extremity, you need a life care plan that encompasses all of your future and present needs. The loss of an extremity in an accident typically requires extensive rehabilitation, home modification, wound care and prosthetics. If you have lost a limb in a motor vehicle accident, construction accident, or due to a dangerous product, you need an attorney who will fight for compensation that will cover your past, present and future care.

- Workers' Compensation

Like most people, you rely on your job to earn the income you need to pay your bills and care for yourself and your family. You expect to be safe at work. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. If you or a loved one has suffered a work injury, you may have options. We can show you what they are. We are available to help people in Fairfax, Arlington, and throughout Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland.

- Injuries Caused by Police

Police are allowed to use reasonable physical force when arresting a person. Unfortunately, there are times when police officers use violence to punish, intimidate or coerce the suspects in their care. There are also times when police officers or law enforcement are not trained properly on police protocol, which can lead to the accidental death or serious personal injury to innocent bystanders or suspects.

- Accidental Drowning

Beaches, water parks and swimming pools can be dangerous for children and adults. At Hilton & Somer, we represent families who lost a loved one due to accidental drowning. We hold negligent people responsible for failing to put up a fence around a pool, failing to have a life guard on duty, failing to properly train their lifeguards, or failing to warn of slippery surfaces or other dangerous conditions.

- Construction Accident

Road construction is something that most of us in Virginia have grown to live with. Road and highway construction is necessary but can cause serious accidents and injuries to the construction workers and to drivers on the road. If you have been injured in an accident or while working on a construction site, contact the experienced lawyers at Hilton and Somer today.

- Product Liability

The law firm of Hilton & Somer was established in 1965. Since then, our lawyers have built a reputation for providing our clients with the personal attention they deserve. When you choose us, we want you to feel like you are our top priority. You will find that we are ready and willing to listen to you and learn about your needs. In fact, we feel that it is crucial to listen to you to build a case that can meet your goals.

- Premises Liability

Have you or a loved one been hurt on property that belongs to someone else? Whether that property was a grocery store, an amusement park, an apartment complex, or any other, you may have the right to pursue compensation. Since 1965, the lawyers of Hilton & Somer have stood up for the rights of injured people. We can stand up for you.

- Slip-and-Fall Accident

Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere — in a grocery store, a shopping mall, a school, an office building or on a sidewalk. You injury could be caused by a defect in the flooring, a spill in an aisle, inadequate lighting, uneven sidewalks.

- Negligent Security

Property owners have a duty to keep others safe from harm, including from criminal assault. Because many of these crimes could have been avoided through adequate security, if property owners fail to take adequate safety measures or to warn visitors of dangerous conditions, they can be held liable for your damages.

- Dog Bite

Have you been attacked or injured by a dog? Injuries caused by dog attacks are often serious and cause traumatic personal injuries like permanent scarring and disfigurement. In Virginia, dogs are required to be on a leash. If you have been attacked in a public place by an off-leash dog, the dog owner can be held liable for your injuries.

- Motor Vehicle Accident

Have you been injured in an auto accident? Motor vehicle accidents that are caused by the negligence or carelessness of another can result in serious physical injuries, including traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. These catastrophic personal injuries are often life changing.

- Car Accidents

The streets and interstates of Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, including the Capital Beltway, are among the busiest in the country. Drivers are careless as they rush back and forth, often talking or texting on cell phones. This high volume of traffic mixed with various driver distractions leads to an increased risk of serious car accidents.

- Tractor Trailer Accident

Tractor trailers, semi-trucks, 18 wheelers, can cause traumatic and catastrophic injuries when they are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The injuries and sometimes casualties that they cause are due to their size compared to a standard car, truck or SUV.

- Truck Accidents

Every day, the highways of Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland are traveled by 18-wheelers hauling goods back and forth between Maine, California, and all parts in between. The drivers of these big-rigs are obligated to follow safety precautions to ensure the safety of their fellow drivers. An act of negligence on their part can cause a serious semi-truck accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt in such a crash, the attorneys of Hilton & Somer are here for you.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are serious. Human beings are simply not made to withstand impact with a car, truck or the open road. As a result, motorcycle riders are often left with severe injuries ranging from broken limbs to a traumatic brain injury.

- Mass Transit Accidents

There are many reasons why people choose to use public transportation in Washington D.C., and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Some wish to avoid the expense of buying a car and paying for gas. Others may be focused on the green movement, wanting to reduce pollution as much as possible. No matter the reason for using a train, bus or metro, thousands of people board each day, not expecting to become the victim of a mass transit accident.

- Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Many people choose to walk or ride bicycles for both transportation and leisure. If you go for a walk or a bike ride, the risk of injury is probably far from your thoughts. Unfortunately, a careless driver may collide with you out of nowhere. Through no fault of your own, you will be thrust into the devastating consequences of a serious pedestrian or bicycle accident.

- Drunk Driving Accidents

In some circumstances, drunk driving accidents can be partially attributed to establishments that provided alcohol to the offending driver. Referred to as a dram shop liability, bars, lounges or restaurants can be held liable for selling alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated and who later causes a serious accident. Through careful investigation, we will determine whether an establishment is partially responsible for the accident and resulting injuries.

- Aviation Accident

If you have been hurt or you have lost a loved one in an airplane crash, helicopter accident, or any other aviation or airport accident, we can help. Our attorneys have helped injured people in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland since 1965. We are ready to put our experience to work for you.

- School Bus Accident

Has your child been injured in a school bus accident? We trust school bus drivers to drive our children safely. Unfortunately, the drivers of school busses and other commercial vehicles are often inadequately trained in how to safely handle their vehicles. When bus drivers do not follow the traffic laws or are not trained properly, they put the children that are in their care in harm's way.

- Underinsured Motorist Accident

Have you been injured in an accident, and the negligent driver has no insurance? Unfortunately, it is common for drivers in Maryland to drive without insurance or drive with the minimum amount of insurance provided by law. If you are seriously injured, however, the minimum insurance coverage of the negligent driver will likely not cover your injuries.