Northern Virginia Attorney Answers Motor Vehicle Accident Frequently Asked Questions
It is becoming more and more evident that American drivers are distracted. People are using cell phones, text messaging, putting on make-up and eating while behind the wheel, and these distractions are causing an increase in car accidents. Many people don't know what to do once they have been in an accident. Here are a few of the basic questions answered.
What Should I Do If I Have Been in a Car Accident?
The first thing you should do is to call 9-1-1 or the police. Having the scene documented by law enforcement can be a very important step in receiving compensation down the road, and you should be immediately checked for any injury. Next, if you are able, you or a family member should get down the names and contact information of witnesses, take photos of the scene and your injuries, and document as much as possible as quickly as possible.Later, gather all medical bills, out of pocket expenses, receipts, and anything else that documents what the experience has cost you financially, physically and emotionally.
What Do I Do If the Other Party's Insurance Company Contacts Me?
After an automobile accident you will often end up fighting large insurance companies that have only one goal — to pay the smallest amount possible. Many insurance companies will contact you, calling you or a family member at home to "check up on you" in an attempt to gain your trust and get you to say something that they will then use in court to try to get out of paying for your losses in property and injuries. Avoid this trap and do not speak to an insurance company without the assistance of Virginia personal injury attorney Michael N. Driscoll to make sure that nothing you say will be used against you.
How Much Can I Expect to Be Compensated For?
The compensation you may receive can vary depending on the circumstances of the accident. When measuring the losses experienced by an automobile accident victim, the personal injury lawyer Michael N. Driscoll will review the damage to you, including lost wages, future earnings, medical expenses, future medical care, pain and physical suffering, grief and mental suffering, loss of quality of life and any other potential damage claims. Attorney Driscoll fights for you to recover any and all losses and get you back the quality of life you deserve.
