Norfolk

Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk’s port operations, shipyards, military presence, and dense traffic create unique legal challenges. We represent both civilian and private-sector workers injured on the job.

Workers Compensation

With over 100 years of combined experience and a proven record of success—including handling the four largest workers’ compensation cases in Virginia—our team has what it takes to guide you through the legal process. Assisting clients with:

  • Back and spinal injuries – Back injuries are among the most frequent workers’ compensation claims. They often occur when employees lift heavy objects, twist improperly, or experience sudden trauma during a fall or accident.
  • Shoulder and knee injuries – Law firms frequently handle cases involving joint injuries, particularly the shoulders and knees. These injuries can occur from lifting, repetitive work, or falls. Shoulder injuries in particular are often cited as one of the most frequent injuries seen in workers’ compensation cases in Virginia.
  • Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) – These injuries develop over time due to repeated motions or long-term strain. They are common in office jobs, manufacturing, construction, and logistics. Because these injuries develop gradually, employers sometimes dispute whether they are work-related, which often leads to legal involvement.
  • “Struck-By” or falling object injuries – Workers can be injured when struck by equipment, tools, falling materials, or vehicles. These incidents are common in construction, warehousing, and manufacturing. Being struck by objects is a significant source of workplace injuries and compensation claims.
  • Machinery and industrial accidents – In industrial workplaces, employees may suffer severe injuries from equipment or machinery. These accidents often lead to permanent disability claims, which require legal representation.
  • Broken bones and fractures – Fractures frequently occur in workplace accidents such as falls, vehicle crashes, or equipment incidents. Workers’ compensation cases often involve these injuries because they can require surgery and lengthy recovery periods.
  • Occupational illnesses and toxic exposure – Some workers develop illnesses due to exposure to hazardous substances or unsafe conditions. These cases may arise gradually and often require medical evidence to prove the workplace connection.

Personal Injury

At Reinhardt | Harper | Davis, we recognize the devastating effects of severe bodily injuries—and we want to help. You don’t have to face these consequences on your own we continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients with:

  • Car accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Premises liability
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Truck accidents
  • Wrongful death
  • Spinal cord injuries

Social Security

With decades of combined experience in social security law we are able to assist first-time applicants, as well as people who have had their SSD claims denied. Our team of Virginia Social Security disability attorneys are ready to fight on your behalf throughout the entire process.

Get Help After an Injury in Norfolk

If you were injured in Norfolk or the surrounding counties, acting quickly protects your rights. Call Reinhardt | Harper | Davis to handle medical documentation, witness statements, and timely filings to maximize your recovery.

4915 Radford Avenue,
#100 Richmond, VA 23230

804-359-5500
800-884-9507

Local Resources

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507

Virginia Workers Comp Regional Office
281 Independence Blvd, Ste 310, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Frequently Asked Questions

Often yes — some cases may involve federal maritime law.

Yes — incidents near the Midtown and Downtown tunnels occur regularly.

Most civil injury cases are filed in the Norfolk Circuit Court in Norfolk.

Port-related injuries, shipyard accidents, naval base incidents, and I-264 collisions.

Yes. Some cases may fall under federal maritime law rather than standard Virginia workers’ comp.

Medical care, wage loss, vocational rehab, and permanent disability benefits.

Jurisdiction may depend on employment status and location.

Generally two years for personal injury claims in Virginia.

Hear it From Our Clients

I was in Virginia putting flooring down on a construction site. I was using a drill with no handle, and my equipment was sticky. The drill caught my glove, wouldn’t stop, and pulled off my pinky finger. Because of the condition of my finger, it could not be reattached.

Even though I had lost my finger less than 24 hours prior, my boss was calling me and asking me to come back to work – that very next day! I couldn’t believe what he was asking me to do. One of my hands was bandaged up, and I was in a lot of pain. I had multiple surgeries and a lot of physical therapy. With my employer, I knew I needed an attorney.

I called around, and people said that Reinhardt | Harper | Davis would take care of me. And once Jon Wood got on board, everything went smoothly. He and his legal assistant were good with communication. I know lawyers are busy, but Jon’s cool – he would pick up the phone and call me. It’s because of his hard work I can finally get a prosthetic finger. I’m still waiting on it, but once it comes in, I’m going back to work!

Dontavious from Atlanta

I’m a truck driver, and I was driving on the highway in Virginia when a tire blew off a car on the opposite side of the road. It jumped the 5-foot barrier and went under my truck, breaking the engine and cutting the break lines.

Luckily, tractor-trailers go full stop when the brake lines are hit. But ten minutes after I was stalled in the middle lane, a car crashes into the back of my truck. Which is unbelievable, considering I was fully stopped in the middle lane, and even with traffic flowing around me on both sides, everyone was slowed down. It jerked my body, and I had a lot of pain in my neck and shoulders. It got worse over time.

I tried physical therapy, acupuncture, but the most effective thing was the epidural. My employer, based out of Pennsylvania, was being very difficult. Not only with my wages, but covering the medical expenses of my work injury. I called a lawyer in Pennsylvania, and they referred me to Reinhardt | Harper | Davis. They told me it was the best firm in Virginia, and it’s where I should take the case since that’s where the accident happened.

I’m very happy with Kimberly and Mr. Harper. Whenever I needed them, they were always there to answer my questions. I was really worried about the financial aspects of this case, which was just as stressful as the physical pain. They took care of everything. I would tell anybody that gets hurt the same thing: Don’t blink. Call them.

Fazal from Jamaica, NY
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