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High-Speed Crash in Hampton Virginia

August 23, 2015

The Daily Press is reporting a major vehicle accident in Hampton yesterday, which unfortunately involved multiple injuries from an accident at very high speeds. The accident involved four vehicles, some of which overturned, and some individuals were transported to a local hospital, but thankfully are expected to survive. This accident is a stark reminder of the dangers of high-speed crashes on our local roadways in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, and Newport News. The roads in our area are crowded, and notorious for narrow bridges and tunnels, which all increases the risk of car accidents. If you add one driver moving significantly faster than the speed limit, it is a recipe for disaster.

What To Do When You’re In A Speed-Related Car Accident

Always remember to drive at a speed that is safe for conditions, and under the speed limit. Never use your mobile phone while driving, and always wear your seatbelt. But even if you do everything right, you can still find yourself at the mercy of another driver who isn’t driving as responsibly as you. It’s important to do everything you can to be safe, but in the unfortunate event you have an injury, remember these tips:

  1. Take care of yourself and others. Call emergency services or ask someone to do so. If you are hurt, let the ambulance transport you to the hospital to get checked out. Waiting isn’t worth the risk. Just go.
  2. Once things have stabilized, police will ask for your identification and insurance information, be sure to provide it.  But don’t make any statements about who is or is not at fault in the accident. Just tell the officer exactly what you remember. And if there is something you don’t remember, just say so.
  3. The other driver’s insurance company may call and ask you for a recorded statement by phone. You should simply decline to do this right now — just say, “No thank-you, I’m not going to give any statements at this time. Have a nice day!”
  4. That company may also offer you a quick settlement for your injuries. Don’t accept it. You don’t know the extent of your damages yet, and you need a lawyer to investigate.

Contact us.  We investigate accidents, and take cases to settlement or trial.  You’ll have a team of trial attorneys working on your side to evaluate your case and get what you deserve.  Experience a team approach to your case.  Initial consultations are completely free.

Areas We Serve

Our law firm proudly serves clients injured anywhere in Virginia or North Carolina on personal injury claims, including cases with traumatic brain injury, spinal and neck injury, wrongful death, and more serious injuries. As Virginia Beach personal injury attorneys with many years experience, our team of lawyers will be ready to fight for you. If you were injured on the job, our Virginia Beach Workers Compensation lawyers are ready to serve you.

Call 757-352-2237 or fill out the online contact form for a free consultation about your personal injury, workers compensation, or other attorney services. Our firm adopts a team approach to every case, so while one primary lawyer will be assigned to your case, you have the benefit of an experienced team of lawyers, all working on your side. We are located in Virginia Beach, VA, and serve clients who were injured anywhere in Virginia or North Carolina.


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