Schilling & Esposito can help you with a wide range of personal injury matters, from car and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice and toxic torts.
With more than three decades of experience working on personal injury cases, Schilling & Esposito can provide reliable legal guidance and support.
Every injury and every case is different. Their attorneys will work closely with you to create a strategy that fits your situation and meets your needs.
Mr. Schilling has years of experience helping people seek compensation for their injuries. He understands you could be faced with medical bills and you may even be forced to miss time from work. That's why he is committed to working diligently to seek a positive result for you in your time of need.
Known by his clients as an attorney who is extremely easy to talk to and work with, Mark enjoys what he does because he gets to make a positive impact on the lives of others through his determination and expertise. Regardless of the individual circumstances of your case, Mark will provide you with the compassion and dedication that you and your case deserve.
Getting injured can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when it's the result of someone else's negligent or reckless actions. Schilling & Esposito will be there every step of the way to help you pursue fair compensation for your pain and suffering so you can get the support you need to move forward in life.
They say that practice makes perfect, and the legal field is no different. After countless clients have walked through the office of Schilling & Esposito in Richmond, Virginia, these experienced personal injury attorneys have picked up valuable insight into what certain strategies and legal approaches are most effective. While they are aware that the cookie-cutter approach never works, they do rely on their proven track record of success and use those experiences to guide and support their clients through what is often a very difficult time. Their ultimate goal is to pursue compensation that can help their clients pay medical bills, cover lost wages, and help them get their life back on track — and they're prepared to do whatever they can to succeed.
It is illegal for your employer to fire you because you filed a workers’ compensation claim. If they did, speak to us immediately so we can help you fight for justice the justice you deserve.
The statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims in Virginia is two years from the date of the accident or the date you were initially diagnosed with the injury or illness.
Yes, the number of injuries with the same employer does not determine whether or not you’ll receive benefits, with the exception of partial incapacitation — and we'd be happy to discuss your situation in person.
You aren’t required to hire an attorney. However, your employer will almost certainly work with an attorney, so it is in your best interest to consult with a personal injury attorney. Having an attorney by your side to evaluate and advise on your case can be crucial to the outcome.
The most important part of preparing is to bring in all of the necessary evidence that can help your case. This includes medical bills, a timeline of your injury, and anything else that you believe may help.
The insurance company has to pay for the reasonably incurred rental cost of a substitute vehicle. Often, there are disputes as to what qualifies as a "substitute" vehicle. Essentially, it should be a vehicle of similar quality, within the confines of what is available for rent.
Getting injured in an accident can often be an overwhelming and emotional experience. Unsurprisingly, it can also take a significant financial toll on your life. When that injury is caused by someone else at no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Schilling & Esposito have more than 35 years of experience guiding clients through a wide range of personal injury cases.
Car accidents, including drunk drivers, rear-end and head-on collisions, and accidents caused by reckless, distracted, or drowsy drivers can take a heavy toll. Let your attorneys help you seek compensation for not only your medical bills but also the damage to your vehicle. They also have extensive experience with semi-truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and crosswalk accidents.
Not all injuries occur on the road, however. Premises liability cases, such as slip-and-falls, can cause long term damage to your spine. Other catastrophic incidents like spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or explosion injuries can prove costly, so it’s important to work with a skilled attorney in Richmond and Central, Virginia that can help you seek compensation that could cover these expenses that pile up very quickly.
Aside from straight-forward injuries, you may have a personal injury case if you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, or wrongful death. If you were injured at work, we can help you file a workers’ compensation claim. If you or someone you know lives in Richmond and Central, Virginia, and has been injured in an accident, call Schilling & Esposito today to schedule a case consultation.
Slip and fall cases often occur for a variety of reasons—a wet floor in a grocery store, an icy sidewalk in front of an apartment complex, or uneven flooring in a retail space. Determining what constitutes premises liability under Virginia law, however, involves much more than proving that a fall occurred.
Under Virginia law, a wrongful death action must be brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. This representative files the claim on behalf of beneficiaries, which typically include the surviving spouse, children, and sometimes parents or siblings.
