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What Should You Do If a Drunk Driver Hits You in Virginia? - John P. Fishwick Jr.
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From Fishwick & Associates PLC - What Should You Do If a Drunk Driver Hits You in Virginia? explains the steps injured victims should take after a crash, from calling the police to documenting the scene and gathering witness information. The article walks through how a driver's BAC and the Certificate of Analysis can support a claim, and why prompt action helps protect evidence even if the driver flees or has no insurance. It also references data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles showing how frequently alcohol-related crashes occur across Virginia each year.
The guide further details what happens under Virginia Code when a driver leaves the scene, including how property damage and injury can lead to a Class 1 Misdemeanor or Class 5 Felony charge. It explains how Virginia Code allows injured people to pursue punitive damages when a driver's BAC reaches a certain level or when the driver refuses testing without good reason. The discussion also covers how a new rule tied to felony hit-and-run cases may affect a person's ability to seek punitive damages.
Fishwick & Associates PLC, based in Roanoke, represents accident victims throughout Virginia, including those affected by drunk driving and hit-and-run crashes. The firm is led by John P. Fishwick Jr., who earned his B.A. from Harvard University and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, and who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
John P. Fishwick Jr. has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, and was named a Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion. Fishwick & Associates PLC helps crash victims navigate insurance negotiations, evaluate liability, and pursue claims involving BAC evidence and punitive damages. Those who have been hit by a drunk driver in Virginia can turn to Fishwick & Associates PLC for guidance through each step of the process described in this article.
Fishwick & Associates PLC
30 Franklin Rd SW Ste 700, Roanoke, VA 24011
(540) 345-5890