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1/24/2010
Richard N. Shapiro
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Fatal Industrial Accident in Lynchburg, Virginia

Jerry Wayne Evans of Forest, Virginia (VA) was working late at International Paper when tragedy struck. Reports indicate that around midnight, Mr. Evans suffered a serious injury while operating some heavy machinery. Police were notified and he was rushed to Lynchburg General Hospital but did not survive, according to The News & Advance. 

Our deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Evans' friends and family. He was only 39 years old.

The details of what exactly happened aren't clear since the industrial accident is still under investigation. The most pressing questions include - what type of equipment was Mr. Evans operating? Did this equipment malfunction in some way? Were there any other circumstances which led to the fatal accident? We have to wait and see what the official accident report states.

International Paper has experienced fatalities due to industrial accidents in the recent past. Back in February of 2009, an employee at an International Paper wood yard in Georgia (GA) was killed after being hit by a timber loading crane, according to the Augusta Chronicle. 

In 2008, the total number of industrial accidents in Virginia (VA) was 3,452 with 85 percent of those accidents occurring in the private industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The stats indicate nine industrial accidents occur every day in the Commonwealth.

These numbers need to go down. Too many employees are getting seriously injured or killed in these incidences, many of which are preventable. We have laws and regulations in place to try and prevent industrial accidents, but it takes a concerted effort from industry and the private sector to ensure those laws and regulations are adhered to. 



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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia (VA) injury law firm whose attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk, VA. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in VA if you've been seriously hurt by another person's carelessness. 

Virginia injury lawyers Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Rick and Jim have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, making them among the 5 percent of lawyers so honored. In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our Virginia Beach accident 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. 

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