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Three Important Steps to Take After a Car or Truck Accident

Motor vehicle crashes are common on the crowded streets of Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. In 2009, the Commonwealth of Virginia reported 116,744 crashes resulting in almost 63,000 injuries and over 750 fatalities. Almost every family will be affected by a motor vehicle crash at some point. Whether it is you or a loved one who is involved in the collision, the aftermath of an accident can be almost as terrifying as the accident itself

The Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia personal injury lawyers of Shevlin Smith understand what you are feeling as soon as the car stops and what you will be feeling in the weeks ahead. Many of our clients are overwhelmed by the physical pain, financial burdens, and emotional turmoil that follow their crash.

Since the aftermath of an accident can be so overwhelming, our Virginia and Washington D.C. car-accident lawyers advise car-accident victims to take the following steps immediately:
  • Get Medical Help. If you or anyone else is seriously hurt, call 911 immediately. Otherwise, even if you think you feel fine, see your regular physician as soon as possible to make sure that you are OK.
  • Gather Data. Collect the names and phone numbers of all witnesses to the accident. Write down your thoughts about the accident while they are fresh in your mind. Take pictures of the accident scene with your cell phone if you do not have a camera readily available. Record the name, address, phone number, insurance company, and driver’s license number of everyone else involved in the accident.
  • Be Careful What You Say. Do not apologize or admit guilt for the accident. Emotions run high immediately after an accident, and you may be sorry that it happened. But until an investigation is complete, you do not know if you caused the accident. You do not want your words to hurt your chances of recovery later. Therefore, it is important to be careful when talking to the police, other parties to the accident, or to an insurance company. We advise you to have a D.C. or Virginia motor vehicle accident lawyer do the talking for you.

You do not have to face the problems caused by your accident alone. Call the Washington D.C. and Virginia accident attorneys of Shevlin Smith at 703.591.0067 today for a free consultation.
*Source: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 2009 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts
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