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Automobile Accidents

It’s shocking to be in a car accident. As you are going about daily life–in an instant–you are in a traumatic situation with loud noise, jolts, pain and chaos.

If the accident was due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness–you may be entitled to monetary damages. This is especially important if you are facing serious injuries. It may mean months, even years, of surgeries, physical therapy and other significant medical expenses. Your family’s livelihood can be severely impacted. Sobering questions arise:

  • Am I ever going to get better?
  • When can I return to work?
  • Where will the money come from to pay bills?
  • Can I put groceries on the table this month?
  • Will I be able to pay the college tuition next semester?

 If you are in that situation, reach out to us. We will carefully evaluate your case, assessing all of the available data and records. This is an important step because our philosophy is quality over quantity. We only take on cases that we believe have good chances of success in holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence.

Our 30 years of practicing personal injury litigation includes some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Virginia. It also includes many more smaller cases, where $25,000, $100,000 and $500,000 help the injured parties to become whole again.

What you can count on

Nichols Zauzig has made standing up to the bullying tactics of insurers a priority. We have years of experience in helping injured Virginians obtain fair and decent settlements from insurance companies, as well as experience taking cases all the way to trial. Take a look at our Selected Case Results for examples.

We routinely confer with some of the foremost medical experts in the country and use their testimony to help make the injuries of our clients as clear as possible to insurers, arbitrators, and juries. When the injury involves a Traumatic Brain Injury, this becomes especially important. Find our more about our expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Why experience and reputation matters

Nichols Zauzig has been helping bring hope to families like yours for more than 30 years. Take a look at our attorneys’ experience and background, our case studies and testimonials from former clients. When attorneys see the Nichols Zauzig team across the table, or in the courtroom, they know they are facing one of the most qualified litigation teams in Virginia. Judges recognize it as well. We earn that reputation for every case, with knowledge, skill and just plain hard work.

Get help now

If you or a loved one has suffered serous injuries from an automobile accident,  contact our offices for a free legal consultation today. We work on a contingent basis, meaning if we take your case and you do not recover compensation, we do not charge a fee for our services, although–for any case like this in Virginia–you may be responsible for court costs.  Not every case requires an attorney, and, if that’s what we determine your situation to be, we’ll tell you in the consultation.

You may reach us by calling 703-492-4200 or sending us an email. We look forward to talking with you.

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NEWS & RESOURCES

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Ray named Go-To Med Mal Lawyer by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
We are pleased to congratulate Melissa G. Ray, a partner with Nichols Zauzig, for being named as a Go-To Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for 2024. The attorneys…
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Zauzig named 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury by Best Lawyers®

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig has been named the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs in the Washington D.C. region by Best Lawyers®. It is the sixth time Mr. Zauzig…
Best Lawyers at Nichols Zauzig 2024

6 Nichols Zauzig Partners Honored by Best Lawyers® for 2024

| Alimony/Spousal Support, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Divorce and Separation, Equitable Distribtuion, Family Law/Divorce, Grandparent Custody/Visitation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
  Congratulations to Chuck Zauzig, Paul F. Nichols, Cassandra M. Chin, Claire Keena and Melissa Ray for being selected by their peers to be included in the 2024 edition of…

Nichols Zauzig Recognized Among Largest Law Firms in Virginia

| Alimony/Spousal Support, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Divorce and Separation, Equitable Distribtuion, Family Law/Divorce, Grandparent Custody/Visitation, International Matrimonial Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Nichols Zauzig is pleased to be named as one of the largest law firms in Virginia, according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The 2023 survey of “Virginia’s Largest Law Firms” is…
Virginia Top Personal Injury Super Lawyer

Zauzig among Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig was recently ranked among the Top 100 of all 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers®, regardless of practice area. Chuck has been a Super Lawyer since 2006 and ranked among…
Virginia Top Personal Injury Super Lawyer

Zauzig honored as Virginia Go To Medical Malpractice Lawyer for 2023

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig has been recognized as a 2023 Go To Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. He joins a group of 20 leading plaintiff and defense lawyers nominated by…

5 Nichols Zauzig Partners Named Best Lawyers® for 2023

| Alimony/Spousal Support, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Divorce and Separation, Equitable Distribtuion, Family Law/Divorce, Grandparent Custody/Visitation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Congratulations to Chuck Zauzig, Paul F. Nichols, Cassandra M. Chin, Claire Keena and Melissa Ray for being selected by their peers to be included in the 2023 edition of The…
Virginia Top Personal Injury Super Lawyer

Zauzig among Top 10 Virginia Super Lawyers for 2022

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig was recently ranked among the Top 10 of all 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers®, regardless of practice area. In 2020 and 2021, he was also among the Top 10,…

Melissa Ray Named 2021 Influential Women in Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

| Automobile Accidents, Community, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Nichols Zauzig is pleased to congratulate Melissa Ray, a partner with the firm, for being named a 2021 Influential Women in Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.  This award honors 30…
Medical Malpractice/Personal Injury Attorney Charles J. Zauzig, Nichols Zauzig

Zauzig Ranked #3 Super Lawyer in Virginia

| Automobile Accidents, Community, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig was recently ranked number three of all 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers®, regardless of practice area. In 2020, he was among the Top 10 and featured as the cover…
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RESOURCES

Med Mal Lawyer VA

Ray named Go-To Med Mal Lawyer by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
We are pleased to congratulate Melissa G. Ray, a partner with Nichols Zauzig, for being named as a Go-To Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for 2024. The attorneys…
Photo of Charles J. Zauzig

Zauzig named 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury by Best Lawyers®

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig has been named the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs in the Washington D.C. region by Best Lawyers®. It is the sixth time Mr. Zauzig…
Best Lawyers at Nichols Zauzig 2024

6 Nichols Zauzig Partners Honored by Best Lawyers® for 2024

| Alimony/Spousal Support, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Divorce and Separation, Equitable Distribtuion, Family Law/Divorce, Grandparent Custody/Visitation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
  Congratulations to Chuck Zauzig, Paul F. Nichols, Cassandra M. Chin, Claire Keena and Melissa Ray for being selected by their peers to be included in the 2024 edition of…

Nichols Zauzig Recognized Among Largest Law Firms in Virginia

| Alimony/Spousal Support, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Divorce and Separation, Equitable Distribtuion, Family Law/Divorce, Grandparent Custody/Visitation, International Matrimonial Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Nichols Zauzig is pleased to be named as one of the largest law firms in Virginia, according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The 2023 survey of “Virginia’s Largest Law Firms” is…
Virginia Top Personal Injury Super Lawyer

Zauzig among Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig was recently ranked among the Top 100 of all 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers®, regardless of practice area. Chuck has been a Super Lawyer since 2006 and ranked among…
Virginia Top Personal Injury Super Lawyer

Zauzig honored as Virginia Go To Medical Malpractice Lawyer for 2023

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig has been recognized as a 2023 Go To Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. He joins a group of 20 leading plaintiff and defense lawyers nominated by…

5 Nichols Zauzig Partners Named Best Lawyers® for 2023

| Alimony/Spousal Support, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Divorce and Separation, Equitable Distribtuion, Family Law/Divorce, Grandparent Custody/Visitation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Congratulations to Chuck Zauzig, Paul F. Nichols, Cassandra M. Chin, Claire Keena and Melissa Ray for being selected by their peers to be included in the 2023 edition of The…
Virginia Top Personal Injury Super Lawyer

Zauzig among Top 10 Virginia Super Lawyers for 2022

| Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig was recently ranked among the Top 10 of all 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers®, regardless of practice area. In 2020 and 2021, he was also among the Top 10,…

Melissa Ray Named 2021 Influential Women in Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

| Automobile Accidents, Community, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Nichols Zauzig is pleased to congratulate Melissa Ray, a partner with the firm, for being named a 2021 Influential Women in Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.  This award honors 30…
Medical Malpractice/Personal Injury Attorney Charles J. Zauzig, Nichols Zauzig

Zauzig Ranked #3 Super Lawyer in Virginia

| Automobile Accidents, Community, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments
Chuck Zauzig was recently ranked number three of all 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers®, regardless of practice area. In 2020, he was among the Top 10 and featured as the cover…