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5/19/2010
James Lewis
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Richmond Cyclist Dies Of Brain Injury After Running Red Light

According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Richmond Police, a Virginia cyclist was killed on the evening of April 15 after running a red light.

Reports say that 37-year-old Steven Smith of Richmond, Virginia, was riding his bike while not wearing a helmet on Lombardy Street when he rode through an intersection without heeding a red light. He slammed into the side of an SUV that had the right of way on Brook Street. The VA bike accident took place near Virginia Union University. No one in the SUV was injured in the crash.

No charges or citations will be filed in relation to the bike crash, which took place on Monday night at 8:10 PM.

An ambulance rushed Smith to the nearby VCU Medical Center where he died of serious head injuries and brain trauma. Cyclist safety advocates say that wearing a helmet significantly lowers the chances of suffering a fatal brain injury during a bicycle crash.



About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a VA injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases brought by victims of traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, in 2000, our firm helped a plaintiff receive what was then the largest verdict ever in a Virginia brain injury case. We also have a blog in which we discuss only topics related to brain injuries and head wounds. 

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

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News if you or a family member has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every case meets our criteria, we offer 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 voicemail so we can get back to you.

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