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JIm is a Virginia injury attorney who handles car accidents, medical malpractice, FELA, wrongful death, etc.

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1/21/2011
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Distracted Driver Crashes into Disabled Vehicle

Whose fault is it when a vehicle becomes disabled and the driver of another vehicle crashes into it?  Easy, it is the fault of the inattentive driver

This is what happened when a van driving west on the bridge to Delaware (DE) became disabled on the upgrade of the bridge and stopped.  Police say then a flat-bed tractor trailer driven by a Virginia (VA) truck driver rear ended the stopped van.  The at-fault driver has been cited in the crash.

Many car accidents can be prevented with a few simple precautions.  

Car Accident Safety Tips

  • Never drive tired. Driving tired can be just as risky as driving drunk. Your senses are dulled, your reaction time is slower and you may even fall asleep at the wheel. If you are driving a long way, be sure to take breaks.
  • Pull over if you need to take your focus off the road. Driving requires your entire attention.
  • Do not drive if you are under the influence or if you are experiencing medication side affects like drowsiness.
  • Driver distraction plays a role in 8 out of every 10 car accidents in North America.

As with all serious injury cases, it is especially crucial to seek out professional legal advice in car accident injury cases and we have the experienced injury attorneys to evaluate your claim.


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Category: Crashes Caused by Trucks



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 truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join
Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

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

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