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What to Do If You're Involved in a Car Accident in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia is a small city, but it has its share of accidents. The furthest west of all Virginia cities, it is cut on along the northwest by I-81, and it has the short spur I-581 that funnels traffic from US 220 onto the main highway.

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This may eventually become part of I-73, but those plans are not yet realized.

If you are involved in a car accident in Roanoke, you should follow these steps to ensure you protect your rights and ensure the best chance for compensation following your car accident:

1. Stop immediately! Virginia law requires that you stop as soon as you become aware you have been involved in an accident. Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime and can prevent you from receiving compensation.

2. Take care of the injured. If anyone is in immediate risk of further injury, provide first aid to the extent that you are qualified to do so, but do not move the injured unless you are qualified to do so or they are in danger of further injury. If there are serious injuries, call 9-1-1 for an ambulance.

3. Call the police. Even in the event of a minor accident. Failing to call the police can make it appear that you are trying to evade responsibility. Make sure your accident is reported and stay to cooperate with the police unless you are injured and are being removed by ambulance.

4. Do not make comments to anyone other than the police. Take notes and record information for you, but other than the police you are not required to share any information. When talking to the police, stick to a simple account of the external facts, avoiding any suppositions, accusations, or inferences.

5. Gather information. Make sure to get all the information you can about the scene and the vehicles involved. Of course start with the license plate of all vehicles and the licenses and insurance information of all drivers. Make sure to get all identifying information on commercial vehicles, which may be different for the cab and the trailer. Make sure to ask commercial drivers for insurance information for the trailer, cab, and driver as these can be different. Take pictures of everything if you have a camera or camera phone.

6. Write down information of any and all witnesses who saw the accident.

7. Call your lawyer and your insurance company. You must report the accident to your insurance company, but you should be careful about making statements to the insurance company until after you have spoke to a lawyer about your accident.

8. See a doctor. Even if you don't think you're injured, you should see a doctor. Many injuries may not become evident until long after the accident.

9. Pay nothing to anyone. Any payments you make before the case is settled will not help and may hurt your case.

To learn more about how to handle your Roanoke car accident, please visit the website of Virginia personal injury lawyers Kalfus & Nachman, Attorneys at Law.

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What to Do If You're Involved in a Car Accident in Roanoke