A Spanish-speaking personal injury law firm is one where an injured person can handle their claim in Spanish: describing the accident, understanding the process and reviewing documents without depending on a relative to translate. At Blank Kim Injury Law, our Spanish-speaking paralegal team works with Spanish-speaking clients every day, alongside attorneys Aaron Blank and Robert Kim, who are both licensed in Virginia.
We represent people hurt in car crashes, construction and warehouse accidents, falls and other injuries across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Arlington, Herndon, Springfield and Centreville. Our office at 4160 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 100, in Fairfax is open 24 hours a day.
Resumen en español
Hablamos español. Si usted o un familiar sufrió una lesión en el norte de Virginia, nuestro equipo de asistentes legales que habla español puede atenderle desde la primera llamada. La consulta es gratis y sin compromiso, y puede hacerse por teléfono.
En Virginia, el plazo general para presentar una demanda por lesiones personales es de dos años desde la fecha de la lesión (Va. Code § 8.01-243(A)). Virginia también aplica la regla de negligencia contributiva: si se determina que la persona lesionada tuvo aunque sea una pequeña parte de la culpa, generalmente no puede recibir compensación. Por eso es importante no dar declaraciones grabadas a la aseguradora del otro conductor antes de hablar con un abogado.
Llámenos al (571) 526-0157, las 24 horas, y diga que prefiere hablar en español. Nuestra oficina está en Fairfax, en 4160 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 100.
How our Spanish-speaking team works with you
Most of the day-to-day work on an injury claim runs through the paralegal team: gathering medical records, tracking bills, scheduling calls and explaining where the case stands. When that team speaks your language, you stay informed without waiting for a family member to translate.
- The first call. Tell us what happened in Spanish. We gather the details the attorneys need to evaluate your claim.
- Documents. We explain what each form is for before you sign it, and we help you collect medical bills, pay stubs and photographs.
- Updates. You can call with questions about your case and get answers in Spanish.
- Attorney meetings. Aaron Blank and Robert Kim make the legal decisions with you, and our Spanish-speaking team can join those conversations so nothing is lost.
Read more about our attorneys and our Fairfax office.
Injury claims we handle for Spanish-speaking clients
Spanish-speaking families in Northern Virginia are hurt in the same ways as everyone else, but some kinds of cases come up often:
- Car accidents on I-66, I-95, Route 28, Route 50 and local roads
- Construction accidents, including scaffolding falls on building sites across the region
- Work injuries and workers’ compensation, including injuries in warehouses
- Unpaid overtime for hourly workers not paid time and a half
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Slip and fall injuries at stores, restaurants and apartment buildings
If you were hurt at work
Workers hurt on the job in Virginia have two deadlines to know. The injury should be reported to the employer within 30 days, under Va. Code § 65.2-600, and a claim filed with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission within two years of the accident, under § 65.2-601. Benefits include medical care and wage benefits.
Workers’ compensation is generally the only claim against your own employer, but a separate claim can be brought against a third party whose negligence caused the injury, such as a subcontractor on a construction site, a driver who hit your work vehicle or the maker of a defective machine, under Va. Code § 65.2-309. We look for those claims in every workplace case.
Common concerns we hear, and how we handle them
Many people wait to call a lawyer because of worries that have nothing to do with the accident itself. We hear these often:
- “I don’t want trouble with my employer.” We explain your options and how a claim works before anything is filed, so you can decide with full information.
- “I have questions about my immigration status.” Many clients ask whether status affects an injury claim. It is a fair question, and we discuss it privately for your situation.
- “My English is not strong enough for court.” Most claims are resolved without a trial. If a case goes to court, arrangements for language are part of the preparation.
- “I can’t afford a lawyer.” The case review is free, with no obligation. If we take your case, the fee agreement, including how case costs are handled, is explained in writing before you sign, and our team can walk you through it in Spanish.
What you tell us in a case review is confidential.
Virginia rules that affect every injury claim
| Rule | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Two-year deadline | Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years | Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
| Contributory negligence | Even slight fault on your part can generally bar recovery | Virginia common law |
| Uninsured motorist coverage | Required in every Virginia auto policy; pays when the other driver has no insurance or leaves the scene | Va. Code § 38.2-2206 |
| Government claims | Written notice to a county, city or town generally within six months | Va. Code § 15.2-209 |
Our guide to Virginia personal injury laws explains these rules in detail. For hit-and-run crashes and drivers without insurance, see uninsured motorist claims.
