
The United States Census Bureau estimates that by the year 2030, the population for the Commonwealth of Virginia is expected to increase by 38.8% from year 2000 levels. Such a drastic increase in numbers will undoubtedly increase the demand for consumer goods which will in turn lead to an increase of transportation of those goods by water, air, rail, and America’s highways. The mode of transportation that everyday citizens will come into contact with the most with will be trucks and tractor-trailers.
In 2004, in the State of Virginia, large trucks were involved in over 2700 automobile accidents. These enormous vehicles can turn a seemingly normal day into a lifetime of nightmares. One should never assume that the owners or drivers of tractor trailer trucks have complied with federal or state regulatory law. To truck drivers and owners, time is money, and the sooner they deliver more material to its destination, the sooner they can be paid and start another job. With this mentality, truck drivers will pile more goods into their trucks and will drive faster to get the job done, meaning an increased likelihood of an accident causing serious or fatal injuries.
Unfortunately, should such an accident occur, the truck driver and the company they work for will most likely try to shirk responsibility for what has happened and you can be sure that the insurance company that represents them will do the same. If you or a loved one is the victim of a truck accident that was no fault of your own, you should place your personal injury claim in the hands of skilled attorneys who are dedicated to their clients and the outcomes of their cases.
The Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group, led by Charles J. Zauzig, III, focuses on three principles in dealing with personal injury claims:
1. Be Honest – The Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group is honest and open with every client. We will take the time to discuss the particulars of your case with you and will be completely open and honest with you at ever stage of your case.
2. Integrity – Integrity is the very reason that the Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group is in business. We realize the tactics that insurance companies will use to attempt to rob you of the just settlement you deserve for your personal injury claim. We help people through their personal injury claims because they are entitled to certain rights and defending these rights is the just thing to do.
3. Results – We have one end goal in mind at the Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group: Results for you and your loved ones. We proceed through our cases with the goal in mind that justice will be served and we will use every legal tool necessary to ensure that this happens.
These three principles have allowed our firm to remain successful in the field of Personal Injury Law. Our Woodbridge, Virginia firm focuses on regional claims dealing with large truck and tractor trailer accidents, medical malpractice claims, personal injury claims, and injuries resulting from defective products.
While we have extensive experience defending truck accident claimants, we have also had numerous successes with extending our legal expertise into the areas of Product Liability and Medical Malpractice claims.
In the era of mass production, products are made in such a way as to minimize costs and increase profits. While companies are required to meet certain safety standards when making products, speedy forms of assembly can result in crucial missing parts. Should you or a loved one become injured as a result of using a product with missing components or improperly assembled parts, you will need skilled legal assistance to deal with your claim.
At Nichols-Zauzig, we base our product liability cases around the fact that companies and manufacturers have a responsibility under the law to provide products to the public that are safe for consumption. These products include: automobiles, construction vehicles, industrial products, pharmaceutical and medical products, and almost any other product that can be consumed. If you believe that you were injured by a product that you consumed, and you believe this product was not assembled in accordance with the law, contact Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group today for an assessment of your claim.
People go to the doctor’s office for many reasons. Sometimes it’s for an annual check-up, sometimes it’s for a basic procedure, and sometimes it’s for a complex surgery. Unfortunately, many things can go wrong when dealing with surgeries and procedures, and doctors, being professionals, must be held accountable for any mistakes that they make. If you or a loved one is suffering from a personal injury, debilitating disfigurement, or misdiagnosed illness that you believe was a result of your physician or surgeon, then you may have a claim for medical malpractice.
Dealing with physical problems may not be the only problem that arises from a medical malpractice claim. Having to cope with the insurance companies that insure the doctor in question can be just as painful. The insurance companies have one thing in mind in dealing with personal injury claimants: deny them as much as possible. Insurance companies are in the business of making profits and they will protect these profits by any means necessary. Your well-being is the least of their worries.
The attorneys at Nichols-Zauzig are more than familiar with the bad-faith practices that insurance companies employ. We believe that the pain and suffering that our clients experience from the injury itself is more than they should have to deal with and we will fight for what is rightfully owed to our clients. Do not become a victim to insurance companies’ unethical practices. If you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of medical malpractice, contact our firm today for a case assessment.
At Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group we want to help you put the pieces of your life back together. We will offer our legal expertise in your case to make sure that you receive the results that you deserve. We will study every aspect of your claim, working closely with you to build a relationship of respect and honesty so that we can move toward the ultimate goal of a successful result.
Contact Nichols-Zauzig Litigation Group today for a case assessment!

