If I’ve been involved in a car accident, should I call the police?

Even if no one is injured in the car accident you should call the police. This is especially important if the other party was at fault. The police will write up an accident report, take down driver information and statements, as well as assess fault. This may be easy for them to do and can make speaking to the insurance company, or filing a claim with one of the car accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman, much easier on you. If you have been injured, notify the police so the information can be included in the accident report.

What if I am partially at fault for the car accident?

Virginia is one of few states that recognizes contributory negligence. This is a defense usually raised by the insurance company to deny you any compensation whatsoever if it is determined you were partially negligent in the car accident. In this way, the insurance company can get out of paying victims of accidents. However, even if you were partially at fault, do not admit it to anyone at the time of the accident. The best decision is to speak to one of our car accident attorneys in VA before making any statements to the insurance companies. Let us speak on your behalf.

Why do I need an attorney for my car accident claim?

If you were injured in your car accident, you will have medical bills, and may have lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. A car accident attorney can make sure you get the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies are notorious for low-balling victims of accidents and then dragging their feet on paying out claims. We can make sure the insurance company pays in a timely manner. In addition, car accident claims may be complex. The car accident attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman will explain everything to you in a way you understand, so that your claim is very clear.

What can I receive compensation for if I was involved in a car accident?

If you were seriously injured in a car accident, you are entitled to recovery for your injuries, and may be able to further compensation for things such as:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Future medical costs
• Future lost wages
• Pain
• Suffering
• Inconvenience
• Disability
• Permanent injuries
• Scarring
• Property damage costs
• Rental car expenses
• Punitive damages

Punitive damages are those intended to punish the negligent driver, and are awarded in cases involving willful and wanton conduct and cases where the at fault driver was drunk (DUI/DWI) or under the influence of Drugs (DUID).

If you have questions about car accidents and are in the Norfolk, Newport News, or Roanoke, Virginia area, please contact Kalfus & Nachman through the form on this page or by calling (800) 361-0430 to schedule an initial case consultation today.