I-395 Car Accidents

I-395 Car Accidents

Interstate 395 is one of the busiest highways in the DMV, and is a straight-shot for north-bound traffic on I-95 to get into Washington, DC. The highway passes through Alexandria and the Pentagon before crossed into the capital over the 14th Street Bridge.

Because this highway is so vital, and because traffic is so dense almost all the time, car accidents happen everyday, on every stretch of the road. If you have been hurt in I-395, then you need an experienced car accident lawyer to fight for you, today.

Getting the compensation that you deserve for your injuries should not be hard, but it is. The insurance companies use every weapon they have to attack, and minimize your claim. Call Blaszkow Legal today to battle the big companies - Get Justice with Joe!

What Should You Do After a Car Accident on I-395?

If you have been involved in a car accident on I-395, take the following steps to protect yourself, and make your case:

1. Stay Safe! Move your car from the travel lanes, if possible. If not, then do not get out of your car and stand next to moving traffic while waiting for the police. Many innocent drivers have been hit by other motorists at the scene of an accident.

2. Call the Police! Always call 911. Accidents on 395 are handled by the Virginia State Police, and they will come to assist you to facilitate an exchange of information, and block traffic as necessary to keep you safe until a tow truck arrives. Your call also documents the exact time and location of the crash, which may be needed if there is a dispute later on.

3. Collect Information! DO NOT simply get a picture of the other driver's insurance card. Your claim is against the driver of the vehicle that hit you, not the person who pays for the policy (which is on the insurance card). ALWAYS get a copy of the at-fault driver's state-issued drivers license!

4. Document Everything! Take lots of pictures, of everything that you can. This means your vehicle, the other vehicle (or vehicles!), witnesses, passengers, debris, tire marks - everything. You cannot have too many pictures and videos.

5. Get Medical Attention! After a car accident, some people think they are ok, usually because the adrenaline and shock is still fresh. Many of those people wake up the next morning in pain. We recommend to either go to a hospital or urgent care center to get a comprehensive medical examination by a physician, as soon as possible after the accident.

6. Contact a Car Accident Attorney Immediately! Many people want to call an insurance company right away. THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA! Insurance companies (including your own) can use your works against you, because of the way Virginia law works (see below). You should never speak to an insurance company without the benefit of experienced legal counsel. Call 703-879-5910 before you call a car insurance company.

Virginia's Unique Law for Car Accidents

Virginia is only of only five jurisdictions (which includes Maryland and Washington, DC) that practices the doctrine of "contributory negligence." This is a rare law, which means that if you are ever 1% responsible for the happening of the car accident, then you cannot recover - no matter how badly injured you are!

This law is very confusion, especially for people who more here from other states, where the laws are different. This law governs all car accidents in Virginia, including 395. The insurance companies use this law to minimize claims all the time. If you tell them something on the phone that they can use to allege that you were partially at fault for the crash, then you may not be able to recover.

This is why you should never speak to an insurance company without an attorney!

Proving Liability in I-395 Car Accidents

It is our responsibility to prove that the crash was the fault of another driver, and not you. The burden of proof is on you, the person bringing the case. That is why, at Blaszkow Legal, we set our team to work immediately after we are hired to begin investigating the case.

Our investigations gather the evidence that we will need to prove, and to win your case. This can include a review of camera footage, interviews with witness, scene reviews, and even comprehensive crash reconstructions, depending on the nature of the case and injuries.

It is important to begin an investigation of a car accident right away after the crash. Camera footage can be lost if not preserved, and witnesses' memories can fade over time.

Additionally, it is important to remember that a police report alone is not enough, and sometimes they are just wrong. Police Officers and State Troopers have alot on their minds when working car crashes, and they do not always document the things that we need in a civil case. For example, a responding police officer may speak to a witness, and never actually write down that witness's contact information! A civil investigation goes deeper than a standard police crash report.

What is My Car Accident Case Worth?

This is the most common question after a crash, and any lawyer who throws numbers at you when you call is lying. No car accident attorney can tell you what you case is, or even should be, worth right after the crash. This is because the value of your case is based on your damages, and we simply don't know what those are going to be, right away.

Some of the things that make up your damages include:

• Medical Expenses

• Future Medical Expenses

• Time lost from work

• Future time lost from work

• Loss of earning capacity

• Property damage

• Diminished Value

• Pain & Suffering

• Emotional distress

• Inconvenience

• and more

As you can see, it's generally too early to answer the question of what your case is worth while you are still in active medical treatment!

What Blaszkow Legal can do for you!

Hiring an experienced car accident attorney is not just something you do - it is something that you have to do, because the insurance companies are devoted to getting you as little money as possible - or none at all! And, not all car accident lawyers are the same.

Blaszkow Legal is Northern Virginia's premier personal injury law firm. Our CEO, Joseph Blaszkow, has been fighting for injured people for over 40 years, and has pioneered the Blaszkow Legal Method to fight the insurance companies, and to hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions.

Our team gets to work the minute that you hire us. We begin investigating the case, and documenting your damages, so we are ready to file your case. Many law firms wait to develop the case until the insurance company denies the claim: not here. We fight for our clients, in and out of the courtroom. Because the insurance companies know we aren't playing games, over 85% of the cases that we work are settled to the satisfaction of our clients, before any lawsuit has to be filed.

Call an Experienced Virginia Car Accident Attorney today!

Blaszkow Legal is here for you, when the insurance companies are not. 395 runs through Fairfax County, Alexandria, and Arlington, and our lawyers have fought and won in all of those jurisdictions. Get Justice with Joe Blaszkow and call 703-879-5910 for a free consultation today!