About George Holton Yates, P.C. — Personal Injury Virginia Beach Virginia
Personal injury Virginia Beach clients can draw on more than 30 years of legal experience with attorney George Holton Yates. While the firm is well known for criminal defense, it also represents clients in injury and civil matters across Hampton Roads. George Yates brings decades of courtroom experience to each Virginia Beach case.
The practice serves residents throughout Virginia Beach and the surrounding area. Clients focused on an injury claim can also browse the personal injury attorney directory.
What Clients Say
Clients describe George Yates as experienced, direct, and effective. Reviewers note his deep knowledge of the local courts. Many value his decades of practice in Hampton Roads.
Personal Injury Virginia Beach — Practice Areas & Services
- Personal injury claims: The firm represents Virginia Beach clients injured through another party’s negligence.
- Civil litigation: George Yates applies decades of trial experience to Hampton Roads injury cases.
- Negotiation and resolution: The practice pursues fair settlements on Virginia Beach injury claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does courtroom experience help an injury claim?
Yes, an attorney with trial experience can pursue a case beyond the negotiation stage. Insurers often respond to a credible litigation threat. That experience can improve your settlement position.
How do fees and deadlines work in Virginia?
Injury matters are usually handled on contingency, so fees come from the recovery. Virginia requires injury lawsuits to be filed within two years. Early contact protects your evidence and rights.
Why does local court knowledge matter?
An attorney who appears regularly in the Virginia Beach courts knows their procedures. That familiarity supports efficient filings and scheduling. It can also help during negotiation and trial.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Statewide crashes: Virginia recorded 129,244 traffic crashes in 2024 — Virginia DMV 2024 Traffic Crash Facts
- Local injuries: Virginia Beach saw about 2,618 injuries across roughly 5,272 crashes in 2024 — Virginia TREDS crash data
- Filing deadline: Virginia allows two years to file an injury suit — Va. Code § 8.01-243


