Injured in a Car or
Truck Accident?
We Fight to Get You Every Dollar You Deserve.
Insurance companies have lawyers working against you from day one. Ritchie Law Firm puts 50+ years of aggressive personal injury experience on your side — at no cost until we win.
Why Choose Us
Don't Let the Insurance Company Take Advantage of You
After a car or truck accident, insurance adjusters will contact you quickly — and their goal is to settle your claim for as little as possible. Without an experienced attorney in your corner, you risk accepting far less than you deserve for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
At Ritchie Law Firm, we only represent injured people — never insurance companies or corporations. That singular focus means every strategy, every negotiation, and every courtroom argument is built around maximizing your recovery.
Get Your Free Case ReviewWe Only Represent You
We never represent insurance companies. Our only client is the injured person — you.
No Fee Until You Win
Zero upfront costs. We work on contingency — if we don't win, you don't pay attorney fees.
Treated Like Family
Our attorneys are deeply rooted in Virginia communities. We treat every client like a neighbor.
Aggressive Representation
We gather evidence, retain experts, and fight hard — in negotiations and in the courtroom.
Real Results for Real Clients
Recent Case Victories
A widow and mother of three received $2.75M after her husband was killed when a tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-81 and struck his vehicle head-on.
A delivery driver received $2.5M after a flatbed truck struck his disabled vehicle, requiring four surgeries — even after being rejected by multiple law firms.
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle struck head-on by a large truck pulling a competition farm tractor on a flatbed trailer, suffering leg, arm, and head injuries.
A client was airlifted to UVA Medical Center after an at-fault driver ran a stop sign, causing a T-bone collision that flipped and rolled the vehicle, trapping them inside.
A father and son were killed when a tractor-trailer driver took a rural turn too fast in Rockingham County, causing the trailer to overturn onto their vehicle.
A West Virginia resident suffered a brain injury after an automobile accident in Harrisonburg, VA. The insurance carrier made no offers — we resolved it at mediation.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
We Handle All Accident Injuries
Common Injuries We Fight For
Simple. Straightforward. No Risk.
How It Works
Free Call
Call us at 540-712-6749 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll listen to what happened and explain your options.
Case Evaluation
We investigate your accident, gather evidence, and build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
We Fight For You
Our attorneys negotiate aggressively with insurance companies — and take cases to trial when necessary.
You Get Paid
We only collect a fee when we win your case. You receive the maximum compensation you deserve.
The People Fighting For You
Meet Our Attorneys
Our team brings decades of combined experience exclusively representing injured Virginians. We never represent insurance companies — only you.
Roger A. Ritchie, Sr.
Founder & Senior Partner
Founder of the firm and a leading voice in Virginia personal injury law, Roger Sr. has spent decades fighting for victims of automobile and tractor-trailer collisions, traumatic brain injuries, and complex litigation.
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John B. Krall
Attorney
With the firm since 1991, John concentrates his practice on serious personal injury cases — auto accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. He brings extensive jury trial experience and has successfully represented hundreds of seriously injured clients across Virginia and West Virginia.
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Robert B. Guntharp
Managing Attorney, Winchester Office
With extensive trial experience, Robert has represented hundreds of injured clients and their families in automobile and tractor-trailer collisions, dangerous products, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice cases.
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Michael L. Ritchie
Attorney
Michael represents clients injured by pharmaceutical drugs, dangerous products, tractor-trailer and automobile collisions, and dog attacks. He also guides injured workers through Virginia workers' compensation and Social Security disability claims.
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Alvaro Inigo
Primary Counsel, Charlottesville & Staunton
Al joined Ritchie Law Firm in 2011 and serves as primary counsel for the Charlottesville and Staunton offices, concentrating his practice on civil litigation and personal injury matters.
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Kenneth C. Kettler
Attorney
KC represents people injured in car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, slip and falls, and other negligence cases, as well as clients pursuing Virginia workers' compensation and Social Security disability claims.
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Andrea J. Geiger
Attorney
Andrea brings a personal commitment to client service to the Ritchie Law Firm team, focusing on personal injury matters and helping injured Virginians navigate the legal process.
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Real Stories from Real People We've Helped
"After my car accident, I didn't know where to turn. Ritchie Law Firm took my case, kept me informed every step of the way, and got me a settlement I never expected. They truly treat you like family."
"The insurance company offered me almost nothing after my truck accident. Ritchie Law Firm fought hard and got me a settlement that covered all my medical bills and then some. I'm so grateful."
"From the first call to the final settlement, the team at Ritchie was professional, compassionate, and relentless. They never stopped fighting for me. I highly recommend them to anyone hurt in an accident."
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely not. Ritchie Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay zero attorney fees unless we win your case. There are no upfront costs, no hidden charges, and no financial risk to you for getting the legal help you deserve.
In Virginia, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. However, certain circumstances can affect this deadline. It is critical that you contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Do not accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Insurance companies routinely offer low initial settlements to close claims quickly and cheaply. Once you accept, you typically cannot seek additional compensation — even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than initially thought. Call us first.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, and in some cases punitive damages. The specific value of your claim depends on the facts of your case — call us for a free evaluation.
Ritchie Law Firm has over 50 years of experience exclusively representing injured people in Virginia. We never represent insurance companies. We have four offices across the region, a track record of multi-million dollar recoveries, and a genuine commitment to treating every client like family. We fight — and we win.
Don't Wait — Your Case Has a Deadline.
Every day you delay is a day the insurance company uses to build their case against you. Call Ritchie Law Firm right now for a free, no-obligation consultation. We're ready to fight for you.
Call Now: 540-712-6749