A 17-year-old from Rustburg collided her vehicle when another car allegedly ran them off the road. She is undergoing treatment for critical injuries at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. “I looked over and she wasn’t in the front seat, so then I looked back and I saw her slung out, half her body was up and the other was on the ground,” said the driver of the vehicle she was in when the accident happened. Both of the girls inside the vehicle at the time of the wreck were not wearing seatbelts, according to news reports.
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Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged for Recklessness
A tractor-trailer fire led to the closure of I-64. The wreck happened when the truck hit another truck inside a work zone and they overturned and burst into flames. A passerby luckily freed the driver who was stuck inside the vehicle. He was treated for minor injuries. According to police, he was reaching for a water bottle at the time of the wreck. The other truck driver was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The truck driver was charged with reckless driving and all lanes of I-64 were shut-down in order to clean up diesel fuel that spilled at the crash scene, according to news reports.
Car Collides into Toll Booth
Two cars were involved in a wreck at the Garden State Parkway recently. One car collided with a toll booth then burst into flames, according to highway officials. The wreck happened when the 86-year-old driver of a Toyota Prius side-swiped a Honda Accord around 3:30pm, according to state police. The Prius collided with a barrier and toll booth, then caught fire. He was transported by emergency officials to a nearby hospital and he was concerned about chest pains. Police officials said there were no other injuries in the wreck, and no other charges have been filed, according to news reports.
As a car accident lawyer, I hope those harmed in this wreck heal fully and quickly from their injuries. If you or someone dear to you was harmed in a collision caused by negligence, discuss your case with an attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect your legal rights. An attorney can help you through the legal processes and answer any questions you may have concerning your case. With an attorney on your side, you’re more likely to get the results you deserve for your case. An attorney can discuss your case with you and get the best possible results for your case by fully investigating and researching your personal injury claim while dedicating the attention and time to your case necessary for successful results.
Lawsuit Blames Driver for Distractions
In the article, Jerry L. Ellington filled a suit against Linda Dunnagan, saying she willfully distracted herself while driving by eating almonds and watching barges on the nearby Mississippi River, which ultimately led to her crashing into his car and seriously injuring him. Ellington is seeking punitive damages for $1 million, saying that Dunnagan out himself and everyone else driving in danger that day.
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Suit blames almond-eating, barge-watching driver for causing accident
Distracted Driving Crash Changes Life
Clarice Cardinal Anderson’s life has changed since she was involved in an accident with a distracted driver. The picture of her injuries from the accident went viral. Anderson has been unable to care for herself or her family, so a fundraiser in Edmonton hopes to ease the family’s pain. She hopes to bring more awareness to the dangers of distracted driving.
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Officer Crashes in Virginia Beach
A police cruiser was hit on Monday in Virginia Beach. The wreck happened on Monday around 3:30am as an officer was heading down Virginia Beach Boulevard in the right lane. The officer approached a trailer park and began driving slowly to pass a car to the right. While they were passing the passenger vehicle, the other car hit the driver’s side of the officer and pushed it off the road. The officer collided with a fire hydrant and telephone pole. The police officer was treated for injuries and released. The passenger vehicle driver was charged with driving under the influence, and a passenger was arrested due to an outstanding warrant, according to news reports.
As a personal injury attorney, my thoughts are with those involved in this collision and I hope everybody heals quickly from any injuries they may have sustained. If you or someone dear to you was harmed in a crash caused by a negligent driver, you may want to reach an attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect and defend your legal rights. With an attorney on your side, there is a higher chance of getting the results you deserve for your case. An attorney can help you through the legal steps associated with your claim and answer any questions you may have concerning your case. An attorney can fight hard to make sure you get the outcome you deserve.
Trooper Crashes in Salisbury
A trooper was in a single-car crash in Salisbury recently. He is now in stable condition and the roadway where the crash happened was shut-down. His vehicle rolled in the wreck, and he is expected to be released from the hospital soon. Further information regarding the wreck was not released by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The wreck happened near Md. 12 exit. Police are still investigating how the wreck happened. “A photo taken by emergency personnel revealed damage to the trooper’s car typical of a rollover, but state police have not released details on the crash,” according to news reports.
As a personal injury attorney, my thoughts are with those involved in this crash. I hope the trooper heals as quickly and fully as possible. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident caused by a reckless driver, you may want to seek help from an attorney who can walk you through the legal processes and help make sure you get the best possible results for your case. They can answer any questions you may have and help you through the steps associated with your claim. When you have an attorney fighting for your rights, your chances of getting the results you deserve improve. An attorney can discuss your questions and get you started on the right track towards success today.
Hyundai and Scion Collide
A car wreck in North Stafford resulted in the death of a 91-year-old woman from Stafford. The wreck occurred in the afternoon when a 17-year-old driving a Hyundai was heading northbound. They attempted to take a left-turn when they crashed into a southbound Scion. A 63-year-old and 22-year-old in the Scion were taken to a hospital immediately, and the older woman succumbed to her injuries. The driver and passengers in the Hyundai were not hurt in the wreck, and those involved in the crash wore their seat belt. The crash remains under investigation by police authorities and charges have not been filed yet in relation to this case, according to news reports.
As a car accident attorney, my thoughts are with everybody involved in this crash. I hope that nobody else was hurt and that those undergoing treatment heal completely and quickly from their injuries. If you or someone dear to you was harmed in a crash caused by negligence, discuss your claim with an attorney who can evaluate your case, assess your claim, and answer any questions you may have concerning your case. With an attorney by your side, you are more likely to get the full results you deserve for your case. An attorney can answer any questions and help you through the legal processes associated with your case. With an attorney on your side, you’re more likely to get improved results.
Disaster Narrowly Averted in Gas Station Crash
A driver collided into a gas station along US 240 this morning around 6:30am. The 24-year-old male driver is now undergoing charges for failing to yield. The wreck happened while he was heading westbound and cross US 240, crashing into a Ford Fusion. The Ford was sent into the parking lot of the gas station. It crashed into gas pumps, and thankfully someone pumping gas at the time of the wreck was able to get out of the way of the driver. The gas station owner also saw the wreck about to occur and turned off the gas pumps just prior to the wreck. The victim in the crash was brought to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. According to news reports, total damages equaled somewhere between $30,000 to $50,000.
As a car accident attorney, I’m glad the gas station owner was able to turn off the gas and a customer was not hurt by the car who hit the gas station. I hope the driver heals quickly from their injuries. If you or someone dear to you was harmed in a collision caused by negligence, you may want to get in touch with an attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect and defend your legal rights. With an attorney on your side, you are more likely to get the full results you deserve for your case. An attorney can answer your questions and fight for you.
Police Seek Driver Who Dragged Passenger Down I-95
Police in Virginia are currently on the look-out for a driver that dragged a man down I-95 recently in Dale City. The incident started when a sedan driver was heading northbound and a man fell out of the car and was dragged nearly 200 feet. Three other men were inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, and they continued driving northbound while the victim was dragged. He was treated for injuries at Inova Fairfax Hospital, and is expected to survive. According to news reports, investigators are attempting to determine if the victim was thrown out of the vehicle or if he purposefully jumped from the car.
As a car accident attorney, my thoughts are with all of those harmed in this wreck, and I look forward to hearing more about this case. I hope the victim’s injuries heal quickly and fully. If you or someone dear to you was harmed in an auto accident caused by driver negligence, discuss your case with an attorney who can evaluate your claim and help protect your rights. With an attorney on your side, you are more likely to get the full results you deserve for your case. An attorney can answer any questions you may have and fight hard to protect and defend your legal rights. A lawyer will give your case the full attention it deserves.