The Thomson Law Firm

How Paul Thomson Can Help Victims of Tractor-Trailer Accidents on I-81 in Virginia Tractor-trailer accidents can result in devastating injuries for victims and their families, especially when the accident occurs on a busy highway like Interstate 81 (I-81) in Virginia. As a personal injury lawyer with experience handling complex accident cases, Paul Thomson has a unique understanding of the challenges faced by victims involved in tractor-trailer crashes. For those injured or tragically killed in these accidents, having an experienced attorney like Paul Thomson can make all the difference in securing compensation and holding negligent parties accountable. The Dangers of Tractor-Trailer Accidents on I-81 Interstate 81 runs through Virginia, stretching from the southern border of the state to the northern part near Winchester. It’s a critical route for truckers, often used for transporting goods across the East Coast. However, with the heavy flow of traffic, including large trucks, acc...

How Paul Thomson Can Help You After a Boating Accident in Virginia Boating accidents can turn a peaceful day on the water into a life-altering tragedy. Whether it happens on Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake, or along Virginia’s rivers and coastal waters, a boating collision or mishap can leave victims with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about what to do next. If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, Paul Thomson—a personal injury lawyer with over two decades of experience—can help you understand your legal rights, build your case, and pursue the compensation you need to recover and move forward. Understanding Boating Accidents in Virginia Boating accidents can involve motorboats, jet skis , sailboats, pontoons, or even rented watercraft. Common causes include: Operator inexperience or inattention Speeding or reckless operation Boating under the influence (BUI) Equipment failure Poor weather conditions Failure to fo...

Why It Matters That Your Lawyer — Not a Paralegal — Handles Your Personal Injury Case When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, choosing the right personal injury lawyer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It can significantly affect the outcome of your case and your financial recovery. One critical factor that many clients don’t realize until it’s too late is who will actually be handling their case . At some law firms, once you sign the paperwork, your case is handed off to a paralegal or junior associate. But at The Thomson Law Firm , that’s not what happens. Paul Thomson, personal injury lawyer , personally handles every case he takes — and there are good reasons why that matters. The Problem with Handing Off Your Case At some firms, once your case is in the system, the lead attorney you met during your consultation steps aside. From then on, a paralegal or a less experienced associate becomes your main point of contact and may take over most of...

Justice and Support for Families After a Tragedy: How Paul Thomson Helps Families Impacted by Drunk Driving Fatalities At The Thomson Law Firm, we understand that no words can ease the heartbreak of losing a loved one — especially under such tragic and preventable circumstances. When a 19-year-old woman is taken from her family because of the reckless actions of a drunk driver, the grief is overwhelming, and the questions are endless: Why did this happen? Who will be held accountable? What rights does the family have? Paul Thomson has spent decades standing beside families who are forced to navigate these unimaginable losses. With compassion, experience, and an unwavering commitment to justice, Paul helps families find answers — and a path forward. Compassionate Legal Guidance After a Drunk Driving Fatality Drunk driving crashes are not accidents — they are the result of negligent and irresponsible behavior. When these crashes result in fatal injuries, families have the right to p...