Supporting Vehicle Accident Victims Through Their Recovery
Every year, over 120,000 car crashes occur in Virginia – over half of these result in injury. Henrico County on its own contributes a little over 5,000 of these accidents.
It doesn’t matter how good of a driver you are, there are always other drivers you have to watch out for. If you or a loved one are injured in a vehicle accident due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim.
The lawyers at Epperly & Follis, P.C. have years of experience representing Glen Allen residents in court and helping them receive financial compensation for their struggles.
Let Our Firm Help Your Claim
Car accidents can have a lasting impact on your life. In addition to any physical harm you have to deal with, there’s the mental anguish, trauma and then medical bills to pay on top of it all.
Your main concern should be focusing on your health and recovering, not the price tag of the accident. That’s what we’re here for.
Epperly & Follis, P.C. will focus on all the legal aspects and prevent you from getting taken advantage of while you take care of yourself.
Our Glen Allen personal injury attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced with every provision of Virginia motor vehicle accident laws, giving us the qualifications to handle your claim. We’ll thoroughly examine the evidence of your accident and prepare an argument to properly represent you.
We handle several types of car accidents:
- Drivers involved in a vehicular accident where another driver was at fault
- Passengers in an auto accident where the other vehicle was at fault
- Passengers whose own driver was at fault
- Accidents involving uninsured motorists
- Hit and run accidents
- Pedestrians hit by drivers
- Cyclists hit by motorists
What to Do After a Vehicle Accident
No matter who causes a car accident, it’s important that everyone involved knows what to do in order to safely get through the situation. You’ll want to protect yourself physically and financially.
Here are a few steps to follow if you find yourself involved in an accident:
- Check yourself and everyone else involved in the accident for injuries. Call 911 immediately if someone is hurt.
- Get your vehicle off the road and to a safe location. Be extra careful when pulling over, especially if the accident happened at an intersection or on the highway.
- Call 911 if you haven’t already. Regardless of how small the accident might seem, Virginia law requires drivers to document the event by calling the police.
- Exchange personal and insurance information with everyone involved. It’s easier to have this information available when you go to file an insurance claim.
- Talk to witnesses and take pictures while on scene. These offer great evidence for your personal injury claim in court. Make sure you write the contact information down of all witnesses you talk to.
- Notify your insurance provider. If it’s possible to call them while on scene, try to give them as much detail as possible. If not, write down detailed notes.
- Get examined by your doctor or a medical professional. Even if you don’t experience immediate pain from the accident, it’s always good to get checked out by a physician. Some injuries will appear over time.
- Most importantly: stay calm. Reacting poorly to the accident in the aftermath could have consequences. Admitting fault and accusing others could reflect back on you in court.
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Virginia is a “tort” state, meaning if you get into a vehicle accident and you’re found at fault then you are liable for any subsequent injury or damage. If another driver is negligent and causes the accident, they are liable and you can seek compensation. Speaking with a lawyer will help you discover what you’re eligible for.
Most insurance companies have one goal: to pay as little as possible in any situation. Because of this, they might downplay your injuries to avoid a large payout. Epperly & Follis believes you deserve to get compensation for your suffering.
If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident and someone else is at fault, you deserve financial help, whether that’s through covering your medical expenses, lost income, property damage or even covering your pain and suffering.
Epperly & Follis will fight to get you the support you need to recover.
Your Local Glen Allen Car Accident Lawyers
When you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence of road safety, Epperly & Follis, P.C. can represent your personal injury claim in court.
Your health and well-being are what matter most. Our attorneys will do everything in our power to help you recover, and will be upfront if we don’t think our representation will help your case. You’ll receive qualified legal advice so you can make informed decisions.
The personal injury lawyers of Epperly & Follis, P.C. will help you fight for your rights in your time of need. To set up a free consultation, contact our law firm in Glen Allen, VA through our online contact form, at 1-888-703-0109, or at 804-648-6480.