A rear-end accident near the Jefferson Avenue exit on I-64 in Newport News, Virginia (VA), sent two drivers to hospitals early in the morning on August 17, 2012. The car crash occurred in a work zone, and police say that the driver of the car hit from behind had stopped in the right-hand lane of…
In a new post to our Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyer Blog, attorneys with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharpreport on a rail crossing crash that appears to have been caused by an 18-wheeler driver who tried to beat the crossing gates. To read more, click over to “Tractor-Trailer on Tracks Causes Amtrak Train Accident in Jamestown, NC.” EJL
What Happened: A serious accident involving a pedestrian occurred on Interstate 66 (I-66) in Centreville, VA. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and suffered serious injuries, according to WTOP. The pedestrian had to be transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital where they were listed in critical condition. Three people were reportedly taken to the hospital in…
A Virginia Beach, VA, police officer working the scene of a multivehicle accident at the intersection of Holland Road and Warwick Drive was hit by a car not involved in the first crash. The impact seriously injured the officer, who was transported to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Authorities do not know why the driver…
What Happened: A 12-year-old riding his bike was hit by a car on Oakridge Boulevard in Lynchburg, Virginia (VA). According to ABC13, the boy had to be taken to Lynchburg General Hospital before being flown to UVA due to the severity of his injuries. The Virginia Injury Lawyer’s Perspective: Many questions need to be answered about…