Colianni & Leonard LLC

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2120 Company St., Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, 00820

5043 Norre Gade, Suite 4, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802

VIRGIN ISLANDS LITIGATION ATTORNEYS

SERVING ST. CROIX, ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN

VIRGIN ISLANDS LITIGATION ATTORNEYS

SERVING ST. CROIX, ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN

VIRGIN ISLANDS LITIGATION ATTORNEYS

SERVING ST. CROIX, ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN

U.S. Virgin Islands Personal Injury Attorneys

St. John tourist injury attorney

Lawyers Assisting With Injury Cases in St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John

Life in the U.S. Virgin Islands is relaxing, and both residents and tourists are able to enjoy the beautiful weather and gorgeous beaches. Unfortunately, what seems like a paradise can become the opposite when accidents occur that result in serious injuries. If you have suffered an injury that was caused by another's negligence, an experienced attorney can help you determine the best options for pursuing compensation for your damages.

At Colianni & Leonard LLC, we have been practicing law in the Virgin Islands since 1968, and we can provide you with the legal help you need following an injury. Whether you are a resident, a tourist, or someone working on St. Croix, St. Thomas, or St. John, we will work with you to ensure that you receive the compensation that fully addresses the damages you have suffered.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

Injuries can occur in a wide variety of situations, and those who have been injured can recover financial compensation from negligent parties through a personal injury lawsuit. The damages that can be recovered may address the costs of immediate and ongoing medical treatment, the income lost because of the inability to work while recovering from one's injuries, any impairment to a person's ability to earn income in the future, and the physical and emotional pain and suffering experienced by the victim and their loved ones.

We can assist with a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:

  • Car Accidents - Motor vehicle collisions are no less dangerous when they occur in beautiful surroundings. Negligent drivers may be held responsible for injuries which occur in crashes involving cars, trucks, or motorcycles. 
  • Slip and Fall Accidents - Falls can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, brain trauma, sprains, and dislocated joints. Property owners may be responsible for injuries which occurred because of their negligence.
  • Defective Products - Manufacturers may be held responsible for injuries which occur because of dangerous products, or people who rent or sell equipment may be liable for injuries which occurred because of negligent maintenance or improper instructions.
  • Tourist Accidents - People visiting the Virgin Islands on vacation may experience injuries on boats or ferries, in hotels or other rental properties, or when enjoying recreational activities, and they may be able to recover compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries.
  • Workplace Injuries - Employees injured while working are typically eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. In the Virgin Islands, longshoremen and dock workers who are injured on the job may need to address complex issues related to maritime law.

Contact a U.S. Virgin Islands Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured because of the negligence of a driver, property owner, or product manufacturer, you deserve to receive financial compensation that fully addresses the harm that was done to you. Whether you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands, are visiting on vacation, or work in the territory, the attorneys of Colianni & Leonard LLC can work with you to hold the negligent party or parties responsible. We are able to handle many cases via phone or email, and we will help you address any concerns you may have about traveling to the Virgin Islands to appear in person while pursuing a lawsuit. To schedule a free consultation with our attorneys, contact our office at 340-719-1766.

PRACTICE AREAS


With over 60 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys can help victims recover compensation in a wide variety of personal injury cases. We also represent employees in employment law disputes, including cases involving discrimination or harassment.

VACATION RENTAL /
AIRBNB INJURIES
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE
TOURIST ACCIDENTS EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
WORKPLACE INJURIES LONGSHORE AND HARBOR
WORKERS' INJURIES
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

VACATION RENTAL / AIRBNB INJURIES

The U.S. Virgin Islands are an appealing vacation destination for travelers from the United States and around the world. Over the last few years, private vacation rentals offered through Airbnb, VRBO, and other services have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional hotels and resorts. While such rental properties are certainly appealing for a number of reasons, there are inherent risks. If you have been injured while staying at a Airbnb or VRBO property, it is important to seek the help of an attorney who will work hard to protect your rights and to get you the compensation you need to move forward.

 

PERSONAL INJURY

A serious injury can threaten your health, your finances, your livelihood, your family relationships, and your overall well-being. When an injury occurs because of someone's negligence or wrongful actions, you deserve to receive financial compensation that addresses your damages. We can assist with car accidents or slip and fall accidents that occur throughout the Virgin Islands, injuries caused by defective or dangerous products, tourist injuries that occur at hotels or on boats or ferries, and injuries in workplace accidents, including those involving longshoremen and harbor workers. If you were injured while visiting the Virgin Islands, we can work with you over the phone or through email to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve, no matter where you are located.

 

MASS TORT

In some personal injury cases, the actions of a company, individual, or group of people can cause significant harm to large numbers of people. The victims in these situations may be eligible for a mass tort action, which will allow multiple lawsuits to be pursued against a single defendant or group of defendants while using the same or similar arguments and evidence in each case. A mass tort allows victims to pursue lawsuits in an efficient manner, and it increases the chances of success. At Colianni & Colianni, LLC, we have pursued a variety of mass torts involving injuries from defective products, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma caused by Roundup weedkiller, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma caused by talcum-based products, addictions and overdoses resulting from the use of prescription opioid drugs, and cancer caused by taking the high blood pressure medication Valsartan. Contact our firm if you fit any one of these mass tort cases.

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