Practice Areas

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What we do

Montagna Law’s Practice Areas

When you sustain a serious injury due to the negligence of others, the physical and emotional toll can be devastating. The experienced attorneys at Montagna Law are committed to fighting for your rights and helping you pursue the compensation needed to rebuild your life.

Personal Injury

Victims of serious injuries caused by the negligence of others may experience a decline in their quality of life. When you are hurt due to an accident, a fall, or a malfunctioning product, seeking compensation may be the only way to resume your quality of life.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? We deal with the insurance companies and pursue your medical bills and lost pay.

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Truck Accidents

Crashes with tractor-trailers and delivery trucks, where the trucking company and its insurer move fast to limit what they pay.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Hurt on a motorcycle? We build the case against the driver who hit you and deal with the insurance company.

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Personal Injury

Car, truck and motorcycle crashes, falls, dog bites and other injuries caused by someone else's carelessness.

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Dog Bite

Bitten by someone else's dog? We pursue the claim, usually against the owner's homeowners insurance.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor, nurse or hospital falls below the standard of care and a patient is hurt.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain injuries from crashes and falls, where the full effects can take months to show.

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Wrongful Death

When someone you love is killed by another person's carelessness, the family can bring a claim for the losses that follow.

Maritime

Hampton Roads is a working waterfront, and an injury on it is governed by its own law rather than Virginia's. We bring Jones Act claims for crew, and third-party negligence claims for shipyard and terminal workers hurt by a company whose carelessness caused the injury.

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Barge Accident

Injuries to deckhands and crew working on barges and tugs, under the Jones Act and other maritime law.

Boat Accidents

Injuries from boating crashes on the Chesapeake Bay and the waterways of Hampton Roads.

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Cargo Ship Accident

Injuries to longshoremen and crew working aboard cargo ships.

Commercial Fishing Accident

Injuries to commercial fishermen and crew, where the Jones Act sets the rules for your claim.

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Container Ship Injury

Injuries to longshoremen and terminal workers loading and unloading container ships.

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Ferry Accident

Injuries to ferry passengers and crew, which fall under maritime law rather than the usual injury rules.

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Jones Act Claims

Claims for seamen hurt on the job, under the federal law that lets crew members sue their employer for negligence.

Offshore Injuries

Injuries on offshore vessels, rigs and dredges, under the Jones Act and other maritime law.

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Shipyard Accident

Injuries to shipyard workers on the Hampton Roads waterfront.

Shrimp Boat Accident

Injuries to crew on shrimp boats and other fishing vessels, under the Jones Act.

Third Party Maritime Negligence Claims

Claims against a company other than your employer, such as a vessel owner or contractor, whose negligence caused your injury.

Social Security Disability

Securing Social Security Disability benefits can be challenging, especially when you’re already dealing with the impact of a disability. Our experienced legal team is committed to helping you present a strong case so you can focus on your health and well-being.

Supplemental Security Income

Help applying for Supplemental Security Income and appealing a denial.

Family Law

When legal issues arise inside your family, your home life can quickly become stressful and chaotic. Whether you are seeking a divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, or a modification to an existing family court order, your home life likely will not feel peaceful until there is a resolution.

Montagna Law’s Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Maritime

Social Security Disability

Family Law

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