Car Crashes

The state of Virginia averages over 150,000 car crashes each year, resulting in nearly 74,000 injuries and 750 fatalities over the same twelve month period. These car crashes can be devastating, costing you and your family lost wages, expensive medical treatment and diminished quality of life. At Whittington Law, our car crash attorney in Manassas, VA has helped many personal injury victims.

Car Crashes: Cause & Effect

Each year it seems a new car crash statistic is broken, and as technology advances, we see more and more accident crashes on our roadways. Getting behind the wheel of a car is something everyone should take seriously. When other drivers and passengers are injured as a result of someone’s negligence behind the wheel, things can become very complicated in the eyes of the law. This is where we come in.

Licensed drivers are responsible for the safe and lawful operation of their vehicles, and when those expectations are not met, tragedy can strike at any time.

Common causes of car crashes include:

• Driver inattention
• Speeding
• Ignoring signage, lights and/or instructions
• Distracted driving
• Cell phone or electronic device use
• Eating
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
• Reckless driving
• Driving the wrong way
• Unsafe lane changes
• Exhaustion, lack of sleep

According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 80% of all car crashes they studied were the result of driver inattention, with the crash happening within three seconds of the driver’s unsafe actions. Whether it is looking at a cell phone, or reaching for something in the backseat, when a driver takes their eyes off the road, a catastrophic accident can occur quickly, causing devastating life changes.

The Effects to Car Crash Victims

The moment you are involved in a car accident, your life changes immediately. Some of the effects are felt swiftly and may continue through the long-term recovery process, including:

• Loss of transportation, damaged vehicle
• Lost wages
• Unexpected medical bills
• Mounting personal bills, debt
• Vehicle insurance evaluation, loss of coverage
• Depressed behavior
• Physical injury
• Emotional distress

A car crash, no matter how minimal it may appear, can cause serious financial, physical and emotional damage to you and your family’s well-being. Our experienced attorney can help you by holding the negligent driver who caused your accident responsible for the damages.

Productive Steps to Recovery

If you are involved in a car crash in Manassas VA, our attorney, John Whittington, can help walk you through positive and effective next steps to help you attempt to recover from the negligent driver who caused the crash.

Next steps will vary based on injuries and evidence, but can include:

• Seeking lost wage reimbursement
• Future earning evaluation, restoration
• Recovering medical expenses for treatments and prescriptions
• Pursuing long-term medical care

Our law office provides free consultations and can provide a logical, no-nonsense approach to helping you and your family recover from a car crash caused by a negligent driver.

What to Bring to Your Free Consultation

From the moment you contact our attorney, we will begin tailoring your case to meet the needs of the court and to proceed with an evaluation against the driver who caused the accident. When we meet to discuss these next steps, the best course of action is to come prepared so we can get started right away.

While our needs may change as the case proceeds, a good start begins with the initial facts. If available, please bring the following items to your initial, free consultation:

• Accident police reports
• Medical records from the accident, including physician care instructions
• Evidence collected at the scene, including images, witness information/statements
• Driver’s license or government identification
• Current insurance card
• Communications from the insurance company, where applicable
• Vehicle damage assessments

Our attorney understands fully that all of this information may not be available right away. The most important component of the initial consultation is to understand how we can help you recover from your accident. That’s what we’re here for.

Being involved in a car crash can be life-altering. Dealing with insurance companies, mounting debt, and the negligent driver’s assertions can be confusing, upsetting and highly challenging. Our attorney can help streamline your case, and make sense of the legal process so you can focus on your physical, emotional and psychological recovery.

We will handle the rest.

Contact John D. Whittington Today for Help

John D. Whittington shares a unique position with only 5% of attorneys in Virginia, having been named Super Lawyers from 2012 through the present day. His experience, and expressive and sincere approach to dedicating his practice to helping those who suffer from personal injury cement his commitment.

Do not speak to an insurance company representative or assume responsibility for anything related to the accident before contacting our attorney.

If you or a loved one is involved in a car crash in Virginia or WestVirginia do not hesitate to get the legal help you need by calling John D. Whittington today at (703) 257-5668 for a free consultation. We will walk you through the legal process while providing an honest evaluation of your case.

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• Manassas
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