Phelan & Krudys
Virginia's Personal Injury and
Business Litigation Attorneys
Winning is everything when it's your case.
Voted by his peers to both Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Super Lawyers, Mr. Phelan has dedicated the past 23 years to achieving excellent results in high stakes litigation. His formula for success includes meticulous preparation, exceptional courtroom skills, innovative thinking, and a passion for each client's case. Most of Mr. Phelan's cases are referred by satisfied clients.
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Mark J. Krudys, PLC, is a litigator who focuses his practice on representing individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in business litigation, primarily against larger competitors. Mark Krudys also focuses on brokerage-firm clients and investors in securities arbitration and litigation. Excellent results for individuals and estate administrators in catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, including claims resulting from medical malpractice and against nursing homes. Special focus for individuals and small businesses in white-collar criminal cases.
Contact Michael Phelan or Mark Krudys today at (804) 767-4815 (main), or (866) 249-3164 (toll free) to schedule an appointment.
Mark Krudys and Michael Phelan, Personal Injury and Business Litigation Attorneys with a national reputation for excellence, focus their law practice on complex litigation and arbitration, ranging from tractor-trailer truck and automobile accidents, securities arbitration, business litigation, white collar criminal defense, civil rights personal injury claims, lead poisoning of children, products liability, prescription drug and medical device cases. If you or somone you love has been badly injured or killed by a negligent driver, healthcare provider, company, or government actor; you're a business owner in need of an accomplished, aggressive litigator willing to share the risks of litigation via contingent or blended fee representation; or you have been accused of financial crimes, call Phelan | Krudys, PLC. Read more about Michael Phelan or Mark Krudys.
Community News and Events
Cell phones are the cause of the distraction in 18% of fatal car crashes related to distracted driving. A contributing cause of 80% of all motor vehicle crashes is driver inattention. Learn more about the education of young drivers.
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Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc. (GRASP) is a non-profit that helps
students and their families access various education programs,
including the unique program at Northstar. GRASP's Northstar
Fund provides scholarships to children who need but cannot afford
Northstar's specialized education programs.
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Located in Richmond, Northstar Academy is a non-profit school dedicated to providing special needs students with an academic and social education along with the skills necessary to help the students transition to life after high school. READ MORE.
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Information on Brain Injury suit from November, 2009 (PDF format)
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Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury from the CDC (PDF Format)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mr. Phelan is proud to once again work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to sponsor and organize a 5K walk-a-thon on May 22, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Dorey Park near the airport. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 17,602 people were killed by drunk drivers in 2006. Mr. Phelan volunteers with MADDVA to help in its efforts to eliminate drunk driving. Please consider sponsoring a team for the walk-a-thon or sending a donation for this important cause. READ MORE.
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Commonwealth Community Trust and other non-profit organizations like it in other states administer pooled special needs trusts run by trained social workers who empathize and work with families. The money in the trust is managed by a financial institution, but the family liaison is a social worker rather than a banker or broker who could care less about the special needs client.
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Cases We Handle
Acquired & Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Motor vehicle accidents, exposure to neuro-toxins like lead paint, defective products, oxygen deprivation from medical errors, falls and violent acts can all cause serious damage to the brain or spinal cord. An alamring number of individuals suffer traumatic brain injury each year. In fact, 14 million people in the United States experience some form of brain injury each year. Of the 1.4 million, there are 50,000 fatalities and 235,000 hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reports that 11,00 Americans sustain a spinal cord injury each year. If you or a loved one has a serious brain or spinal cord injury, contact Michael Phelan toll free to review your case. READ MORE.
Commercial Truck CasesAccording to government statistics, accidents involving large trucks caused 106 deaths and 1,200 serious injuries in Virginia in 2005, and over 140,000 fatal and non-fatal crashes nationwide. A large truck or tractor-trailer accident can not only cause devastating injuries, but can also pose far more complex legal challenges than most automobile accident cases. For this reason, you need an experienced truck accident lawyer. Prompt investigation of large truck accidents and a thorough understanding of the federal regulations which control the trucking industry are crucial to winning and maximizing the monetary recovery on these cases. READ MORE.
Car and Motorcycle CrashesThe last thing you need when an accident happens is to hire a lawyer based on a catchy TV ad. You want a lawyer who is personally committed to your case, not a firm that processes your case on an assembly line. According to the most recent Virginia Traffic Crash Facts report, there were 151,692 automobile crashes in 2006, resulting in 73,348 injuries and 961 deaths. As a driver or passenger, you assume that other drivers are operating their vehicles cautiously and paying attention to the road. When another driver is negligent, you may end up paying the price. READ MORE.
Business LitigationLike all categories of litigation, disputes arising out of commercial dealings, business transactions, or estate planning matters require a trial lawyer who can communicate effectively to a jury of lay people. Michael Phelan started his career as a commercial banking and corporate lawyer, and has the unique ability to communicate complex commercial and business issues in simple terms. READ MORE.
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Question #1
Why is it important to hire an experienced lawyer so soon after a tractor trailer accident?
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Why is the expertise of my lawyer so important if I have suffered a traumatic brain injury and/or been involved in a crash with a truck?
Question #3
I'm involved in a business dispute. Do I want a corporate lawyer or a trial lawyer to try my case or my company's case?
Experiencing Hip Pain?
Your DePuy hip replacement may have been recalled.
Our firm is currently representing clients who have suffered crippling pain after receiving a recently recalled. DePuy Hip Implant. >> Read About Michael Phelan's litigation with the Depuy Hip Implant Recalls.
Fosamax WARNING!
Femur fractures have been linked to this drug.
Scientific researchers have identified an unusual bone fracture related to long term use of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax. These unusual and distinct fractures have been reported during normal activity. >> Read about Fosamx femur fracture and Michael Phelan's Litigation.
ACTOS Warning
FDA Warns of Bladder Cancer Risk from Diabetes Drug ACTOS. Diabetics taking Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year may have a significantly increased risk of bladder cancer according to an FDA interim review of an ongoing epidemiological study. >> Read About Actos cancer risk.
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