Richmond, Virginia — Personal Injury & Accident Attorney

Seriously Injured? You Deserve an Attorney Who Shows Up.

Voelkel Law Firm represents people across Virginia after serious car, truck, motorcycle, and DUI-related crashes. From your first call to final resolution, you work directly with attorney Joshua Voelkel — never passed off to a case manager.

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Joshua Voelkel

Founder & Trial Attorney

Available

Call or text, and you reach Josh directly — not a call center or case manager.

Prepared

Every case is built as though it's headed to a jury, from the very first meeting.

Thorough

Demand packages are indexed and documented — nothing overlooked, nothing inflated.

Dedicated

A deliberately limited caseload means real time and attention on your case.

Meet Your Attorney

Joshua Voelkel, Founder & Trial Attorney

I believe legal representation should start with listening. Before I build a strategy, I take the time to understand what happened to you — because you're more than a number on a billboard. You're someone whose life has been disrupted by someone else's negligence.

I'm personally involved in every step of your case: the initial consultation, negotiating with the insurance company, and arguing your case at trial if that's what it takes. I don't hand cases off to case managers, and I don't take on more clients than I can give real attention to.

I've represented hundreds of injury victims in courts throughout Virginia and recovered tens of millions of dollars on their behalf. That experience means I can anticipate how an insurance company will attack your case — often before they do — and build a strategy around it from day one.

Hundreds of injury victims represented across Virginia

Tens of millions of dollars recovered for clients

Personally handles your case, start to finish

Caseload limited by design — no attorney lottery

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Practice Areas

Focused Representation After a Serious Injury

Every case is different. We build yours around the facts, the injuries, and what you actually need to recover.

Car Accidents

From rear-end collisions to multi-vehicle crashes, we take on negligent drivers and the insurers who protect them.

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Tractor-trailer cases involve federal regulations and corporate defendants — we know how to build a case against both.

Motorcycle Accidents

Riders often face unfair bias from insurers. We push back and fight for the full value of your injuries.

Drunk & Impaired Driving Crashes

When a driver's impairment causes your injury, we build the case to hold them fully accountable.

Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft crashes involve layered insurance policies — we identify every source of coverage available to you.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

When a vehicle strikes someone walking or biking, injuries are often severe. We hold drivers accountable.

Wrongful Death

When negligence takes a life, we stand with the family to pursue the accountability they're owed.

Traumatic Brain Injury

TBIs can affect a client for life. We work with medical experts to document the full, long-term impact.

Premises Liability & Dog Bites

Slip-and-fall and dog bite cases hinge on proving what a property owner knew and ignored. We prove it.

Track Record

Tens of Millions Recovered for Injured Virginians

Hundreds of clients represented in courts throughout the Commonwealth — each case built with the same care, whether it settles or goes to trial.

$1.85M

Workplace Injury

Secured for a client who suffered severe burns in a workplace accident.

$1.6M

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Recovered for an individual struck while crossing the road in Richmond City.

$1.05M

Wrongful Death

Secured for the family of a woman killed in a crash on I-95.

$820K

Tractor-Trailer Crash

Recovered for a young woman hit by a commercial vehicle.

$400K

Motorcycle Crash

Secured for a client who suffered significant injuries in a motorcycle crash.

$390K

Commercial Vehicle Crash

Recovered after a client was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle in Richmond City.

$250K

Drunk Driver

Recovered for a client forced off the road by a drunk driver in Hanover County.

$250K

Rideshare Crash

Recovered for a client struck by an active rideshare driver in Colonial Heights.

$240K

Dog Bite

Recovered for a young girl bitten by an unleashed dog in Mecklenburg County.

Case results depend on the unique facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in your case.

Why Voelkel Law Firm

Compassionate. Determined. Results.

Compassionate

We know an accident affects more than your body. We listen first, and treat every client like a person — not a number on a billboard.

Determined

Our caseload is limited by design. That means no attorney lottery — you get the founder, and every case is prepared as if it's going to trial.

Results

Tens of millions recovered for hundreds of clients — through honest, integrity-driven case evaluation, not inflated promises.

Voelkel Law Firm

Compassionate · Determined · Results

How It Works

Your Path to Recovery, Step by Step

A clear process, from your first call to final resolution.

Free Consultation

Tell us what happened. We'll explain your options at no cost, with no pressure.

Investigation

We gather evidence, medical records, and accident reports to build a complete picture of your case.

Negotiation

We deal directly with insurance adjusters so you don't have to, pushing for a settlement that reflects your losses.

Resolution

If a fair settlement isn't offered, we're prepared to take your case to trial.

Where We Practice

Serving Richmond and Communities Across Virginia

Voelkel Law Firm is based in downtown Richmond, but our clients come from all across the Commonwealth. Wherever your accident happened, we come to you.

Richmond City Henrico County Chesterfield County Hanover County Colonial Heights Charlotte County Mecklenburg County

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most from injured Virginians.

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?

Voelkel Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning there's no upfront cost and no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial case review is always free and confidential.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Virginia?

In most cases, Virginia law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some exceptions can shorten or extend that window, so it's important not to wait to speak with an attorney.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident?

Virginia follows a pure contributory negligence rule, one of the strictest in the country. If you're found even slightly at fault, an insurance company may try to deny your claim entirely. That's exactly why a careful, honest case evaluation early on matters.

Will my case have to go to trial?

Most personal injury cases resolve through a negotiated settlement. Even so, we prepare every case as if it's going in front of a jury, because insurance companies take cases more seriously when they know the attorney is ready to try it.

What should I do after a car accident in Richmond?

Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine. Document the scene if you're able to, get the other driver's information, and avoid giving a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.

This information is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contact our office to discuss the specific facts of your situation.

530 East Main Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219

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Serving Richmond and All of Virginia

Reach out today for a free, no-obligation review of your case. We'll listen to what happened and walk you through your options.

Office Address

530 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219

Phone

(804) 603-8760

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM — calls answered anytime

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You Don't Have to Face This Alone.

When you need an advocate, get Voelkel. Reach out today for a free, no-obligation case review.

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