If I am involved in a car accident and everyone agrees how the accident occurred, do I need to call the police?

Car Accidents Personal Injury Lawyer VA Beach – The Virginia Code requires the exchange of certain information following a car accident, and the police officer who comes to the scene should know what information is needed to satisfy the requirements of the Virginia Code.

Potential witnesses to the accident scene

The investigating police officer is also a potential witness to the accident scene and can be called to testify regarding his observations and the statements made by people at the scene. Although it may seem like everyone involved in the car accident agrees with how it occurred, people often recall car accidents differently with time. Therefore, you cannot assume that everyone will later describe the accident like they do at the accident scene.

Suppose a lawsuit is filed due to the car accident, and the case goes to trial.

In that case, the investigating police officer will not be able to testify how the car accident occurred if the officer did not witness the accident. Still, the officer can usually testify as to things said by the drivers involved. Moreover, this becomes important if the other driver(s) changes and describes the car accident in a way you know is not valid.

Admissibility of statements made at the car accident scene

Our personal injury lawyers in Virginia Beach can advise on the following details.
1. What can be offered as evidence at trial.
2. The value of the personal injury claim.
3. The proper approach for claiming the insurance company.
4. Proper handling of a personal injury lawsuit if the filing of a lawsuit becomes necessary.

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