What to Do After an Auto Accident Injury in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, or Norfolk VA

Car accident injury

If you suffer a Newport News car accident injury or a Virginia Beach auto accident injury, you are entitled to seek recovery for property damage, pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. Your best bet to maximize your recovery is to hire an experienced auto accident attorney to assist you with your claim.

After you suffer an auto accident injury, there are a number of things you should and should not do. You should call your insurance company and report the auto accident. Ask about any time limits for filing a claim. It is important to remember that your insurance company is not your ally in these situations. Insurance companies are in business and they want to minimize any payouts. This is another reason it is a wise move to contact an attorney to evaluate your situation and help you with recovering the maximum amount possible for your automobile accident injury.

At the accident, seek medical attention if your injuries are serious. Call the police and ask them to come to the accident and file a report. The police can help you with exchanging information between drivers.

Other things you can do after your automobile accident injury

Use your cell phone to take a picture of the scene and damaged vehicles. You can use the voice recorder or write down make, model, year, color of the vehicles. You can also record things such as time, date, location of the accident, and weather conditions. Besides exchanging names, addresses, telephone numbers, and insurance information with other drivers, get the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witnesses. This information is important for any claim you make with your insurance company.

Do not discuss the accident with other drivers or witnesses. If you admit liability, this may be used against you later.

Most importantly of all, contact an experienced auto accident injury attorney at Joynes & Gaidies as soon as possible after the accident. The firm serves Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, and Norfolk VA.

If you have suffered personal, financial, and emotional injury at the hands of another, call us today at 1-866-943-8612, or contact us online for a free consultation about your needs so we can fight for you.