HOW TO PROCEED WITH A CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles published a report in which it was claimed that 967 people died in car accidents in 2021 which is 15% more than the previous year.  There were 118,486 total car accidents and 58,786 injuries related to car accidents.  Car Accidents are increasing day by day and causing severe economic hardships including but financial loss and non-economic damages including emotional distress, stress, depression, etc., to the victims and families of victims.  Virginia laws give the right to a car accident victims to claim compensation for the damages against the person causing the crash.  The victim should use their legal right and hire a personal injury attorney to recover the damages.

If, unfortunately, you are in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver then very first take the basic medical precautions and then take pictures of the accident place, both cars, and anything else that may be helpful.  After taking the pictures, you must reach out to a personal injury attorney to file a legal claim against the negligent party.  A car accident personal injury attorney will help you to get compensation from the court and negotiate with the insurance companies and insurance adjuster.  A car accident personal injury attorney will also help you to calculate the cost of the damage and then claim it in a legal way before the court.  He or she will draft the legal documents and organize paperwork, evidence, and witnesses to present your injury case to maximize your recovery.

Why Need to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

Car accidents can cause huge economic and non-economic losses.  According to an accident report, a victim in a severe car accident can face damages of $45,000-$50,000.  If unfortunately, you have a car accident and face injuries, it is your legal right to make a claim from the negligent party.  These cases can be very complicated as several parties are involved in these cases.  For example, insurance companies, more than one defendant, try their best to save their companies and clients from paying any type of compensation.  If the defendant is an underinsured motorist, then it can create many problems for you. Insurance companies try their best through their insurance adjuster to sign the settlement at a very less amount.  If the insurance company of the other driver does not want to pay a fair amount for the injuries, you may have to file the suit in court.  An attorney will help to get the damages and compensation costs from the defendant and the insurance company.

What if there is more than one defendant?  For example, if you have an accident with the driver who was working then you may be to file a suit against the driver and employer.  In these cases, defendants are more than one so they may mutually try to manipulate the facts to minimize any claim for compensation against them.  An attorney will help you prevent this and help you get all of your rights and claims.

What happens if you have severe injuries and cannot work for the rest of your life and you are unable to support the family?  In these cases, you would have a claim for compensation and coverage sufficient for your lifetime.  An attorney will help you to get this compensation.  A competent accident and injury lawyer can account for these damages as well as help you plan for the future.

In car accident cases, there are many relevant documents that should be organized and are necessary for your case.  For example, medical bills, the investigation by the police, statements of witnesses, etc., are all very important.  Your personal injury attorney will collect these and present them to the insurance company or the Court if necessary.

Compensation For the Damages

What can an injured person claim as damages for an accident or injury case?  The victim of a car accident has the legal right to claim the following damages:

1:         Medical bills

2:         Lost wages

3:         Costs of medical or diagnostic testing

4:         Prescription medications

5.         Pain

6.         Loss of the ability to perform daily activities

If you have been in a car accident you should talk with a personal injury lawyer about your case.  If you would like a free consultation to talk about your case, feel free to give me a call at 757-231-HURT (757-231-4878).