{"id":4707,"date":"2026-10-22T16:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/correllfirm.com\/resources\/truck-accident-lawyer\/what-to-do-after-a-crash-with-a-semi-truck-on-i-95-near-richmond\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:11:07","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-crash-with-a-semi-truck-on-i-95-near-richmond","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/correllfirm.com\/resources\/truck-accident-lawyer\/what-to-do-after-a-crash-with-a-semi-truck-on-i-95-near-richmond\/","title":{"rendered":"Semi Truck Crash on I-95 Near Richmond: What to Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Truck Accidents | Richmond and Henrico County<\/p>

A Semi Truck Crash on I-95 Can Change Everything in a Moment<\/h1>

Here is what to focus on first, what to keep track of, and how Correll Law Firm approaches serious truck and car crash cases from Richmond to the Shenandoah Valley.<\/p>

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If you are wondering what to do after a crash with a semi truck on I-95 near Richmond, start with safety, 911, and medical care. Then keep a clear record of what happened. This guide walks through those steps in order, using Virginia law where it applies.<\/p>\n

Why a Crash with a Semi Truck on I-95 Is Different<\/h2>\n

A crash with a semi truck usually involves more parties and more records than a crash between two cars. Interstate trucks are generally subject to federal safety rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a> publishes hours-of-service rules that limit how long commercial drivers may drive and set required rest and break periods.<\/p>\n

A truck crash can involve the driver, the trucking company, the company that leases the truck, the cargo owner, and several insurers. Each one may hold its own records. The details you collect early help keep the story straight.<\/p>\n

I-95 runs through Henrico County and the Richmond area. Correll Law Firm, based in Winchester with an office in Harrisonburg, serves people hurt in Richmond and Henrico County.<\/p>\n

If you are shaken, or you are reading this for someone else, the steps below are written to be followed in order.<\/p>\n\n

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Step 1: Call 911 and Stop at the Scene<\/h2>\n

Virginia requires a driver involved in a crash with injury or death to stop and report it to police immediately (Va. Code \u00a7\u00a7 46.2-371<\/a>, 46.2-894<\/a>). This duty starts at the scene. The statutes are Va. Code \u00a7 46.2-371<\/a> and Va. Code \u00a7 46.2-894<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The second statute also requires the driver to give reasonable help to anyone hurt. That includes taking the injured person to a physician or hospital when treatment is apparent or requested.<\/p>\n

If you can do it safely, move your vehicle onto the shoulder and turn on your hazard lights. Stay out of the travel lanes on I-95, where traffic moves fast around a large truck. Tell the 911 operator about injuries, fire, or fuel leaks.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Get Medical Attention, Even If You Feel Okay<\/h2>\n

Get checked by a medical provider as soon as you can, even if you feel fine at the scene. Some injuries are not obvious right away.<\/p>\n

Tell every provider about every symptom. That includes headaches, dizziness, numbness, and neck or back pain. Describe how the crash happened, so the record shows how you were hurt.<\/p>\n

Keep copies of visit notes, test results, and prescriptions. These records document your injuries and treatment over time. Keep follow-up visits too, because gaps in care can leave gaps in the record.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Document the Scene Before Leaving<\/h2>\n

Photos and notes made at the scene are hard to recreate later. Take them only when you can do so safely.<\/p>\n