Marks & Harrison - Roanoke, VA

Over a Century of Tenacious Personal Injury Representation in Roanoke

Since its founding in 1911 by David A. Harrison Jr., Marks and Harrison has stood as one of the most respected and established personal injury law firms in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With more than 115 years of continuous legal service, the firm has helped generations of individuals and families navigate the aftermath of catastrophic accidents. Operating from its Roanoke office at 34 Campbell Avenue SW, Marks and Harrison brings statewide resources and profound courtroom capabilities directly to residents of the Roanoke Valley, Salem, Vinton, and neighboring communities. When you find a lawyer at Marks and Harrison, you gain the collective strength of more than thirty attorneys and over one hundred thirty legal support professionals, including in-house investigators who are former law enforcement officers and insurance claims adjusters. This extensive infrastructure ensures every case is investigated thoroughly and prepared meticulously for trial from day one.

Aggressive Litigation for Motor Vehicle Collisions and Severe Injuries

Under Virginia strict pure contributory negligence rule, any finding that an injured claimant contributed even slightly to an incident can bar financial recovery entirely. Insurance carriers frequently exploit this rule to dispute valid claims or pressure victims into accepting inadequate settlements. For individuals who need an attorney to safeguard their rights, Marks and Harrison applies rigorous legal analysis and accident reconstruction to build undeniable claims. The firm represents injured clients across a wide spectrum of personal injury litigation:

• Car accident lawyers representation: Pursuing maximum financial recovery for victims of drunk driving, distracted driving, and excessive speeding on Interstate 81, Interstate 581, and urban thoroughfares.
• Truck accident lawyers litigation: Holding trucking carriers, freight brokers, and drivers responsible for federal safety violations, driver fatigue, and overloaded commercial trailers.
• Motorcycle accident lawyers advocacy: Overcoming bias against motorcyclists and securing substantial damages for traumatic brain injuries, spinal fractures, and road rash.
• Slip and fall injury lawyers and premises liability: Holding commercial property managers, landlords, and retailers accountable for unsafe walking surfaces and inadequate maintenance.
• Bicycle injury lawyers and pedestrian injury lawyers claims: Protecting vulnerable travelers injured by careless drivers at pedestrian crosswalks and intersections.
• Medical malpractice lawyers and nursing home abuse: Holding healthcare providers and senior living facilities liable for preventable medical errors, medication mistakes, and substandard care.
• Workers compensation lawyers guidance: Assisting injured employees in obtaining disability benefits, medical coverage, and wage loss compensation under Virginia workers compensation laws.
• Wrongful death lawyers counsel: Providing compassionate guidance to families who have lost loved ones, helping them recover funeral costs and compensation for lost household support.

Award-Winning Client Advocacy and No-Fee Guarantee

When you hire an attorney at Marks and Harrison, you partner with a law firm that has been voted the Best Law Firm in Richmond for eleven consecutive years and is the only law firm in Virginia whose lawyers have received the top three honors from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Operating on a contingency fee arrangement, Marks and Harrison requires zero upfront retainer fees; clients only pay legal fees when a favorable settlement or jury verdict is achieved. Accessible twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the Roanoke legal team provides transparent communication, compassionate guidance, and relentless advocacy for injured Virginians.