At-Fault Driver of I-295 Car Wreck was Driving Drunk

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1/6/2010
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At-Fault Driver of I-295 Car Wreck was Apparently Driving Drunk

Virginia State Police suspect the at-fault driver who killed William E. Goode, Jr. of Norfolk while driving the wrong way on Interstate 295 (I-295) was under the influence of alcohol. Not only did the accident kill Mr. Goode, but it seriously injured Mr. Goode's 8-year-old daughter. Sadly, the child was left an orphan by this accident as her mother was already dead.

If the charges hold up, I hope they throw the book at this driver. Most fatal car crashes are preventable. All the driver had to do was exercise basic responsibility and refrain from drinking and driving. Anyone who drives under the influence has very little respect for the law. My colleague, Rick Shapiro, wrote about the serious risks associated with such reckless driving behavior and the legal options the loved ones of victims who die due to a wrong-way driver car crash can pursue.

Wrong way highway wrecks are so frightening because they are so unexpected. I remember the first time I ever heard of such a thing. I was a teen and it was young man, a friend of guys I knew,who was killed on the on-ramp to I-564 near my home in Norfolk. I regularly use that highway entrance to go to work and my kids' school. I often think of that death and I am still shocked at the idea that someone might be coming at me on a limited access road and I could not do a thing to protect myself or my passengers.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.

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