What to do After a Car Accident

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10 Tips for what to do when you get in a motor vehicle accident in Virginia Beach

Each year over 6 million car accidents occur. Many only involve only property damage, meaning damage only to the property not the drivers or passengers.

One out of three auto accidents do involve personal injury to the driver or passengers and in some cases fatal injuries.

An auto accident happens fast and it is important that if you are involved in one you do not panic and handle things the right way.

At the Virginia Beach Law Office of Scott Barney, we understand that when you’ve been involved in a car accident it can be an disoriented and emotional time.
After you have been involved in a car accident it is important to obtain crucial information.

Below is a checklist of important things to do at the scene of the accident in the Virginia Beach area.

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It’s important to remember you will not get a police report at the scene of the accident. Police reports are not available until 7-10 days after the accident.

Protect your rights by contacting Virginia Beach Accident
Attorney Scott Barney.

Perhaps the most important thing you should do after an accident is to consult a top auto accident attorney in the Virginia Beach area.

At the Virginia Beach Law Office of Scott Barney we will protect your rights and make sure valuable evidence is not destroyed. Often, insurance companies want to take statements immediately after an accident.

It is important that you have received legal advice before providing such a statement. Our auto accident attorney will advise you on issues ranging from how to make sure you are fully compensated for your vehicle to how to make sure you are getting the best medical treatment available.
Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no legal fee unless we recover compensation for your injuries.

Call Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawyer Scott Barney now for a Free Consultation 757-965-7200 or fill out the form on this page.

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