7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Virginia
You’re on your way to work on the Beltway. A car in another lane swerves toward you. You try to avoid it, but . . . crash . . . Over 120,000 automobile accidents occur each year in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Most involve only property damage… damage to the vehicle, but just over 50% involve personal injury to the driver and/or passengers in the car. And unfortunately, approximately 750-800 accidents result in a fatality each year. If you or a family member is in a car accident, it is important that you protect yourself and your interests. Here’s a quick checklist of things you should do immediately after a crash. Stop! Never leave the scene of an accident even if it seems minor and you don’t think anyone was hurt. Unless your vehicle is interfering with traffic, remain where you ended up after the accident. Turn on your hazard lights. If you are in [...]