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

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8/8/2011
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Tractor-Trailer Driver Dies After Slamming Into Car in I-95 Work Zone in Virginia

A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 near Lorton in Northern Virginia has claimed the life of the truck's driver. Authorities say the big rig was heading north when it crashed into a vehicle in a work zone. The collision ruptured the truck's fuel tank, causing a fire. Thankfully, there was no one in the other vehicle, which had intentionally been positioned a "cushion" to protect construction workers. One worker was injured. According to nbcwashington.com, the crash occurred at 2:13 am.


Cleaning up after the early accident required nearly four hours. As a car accident personal injury attorney in Virginia, I've seen how dangerous roads can be after a wreck has occurred. Bits of metal, glass, and other materials are extremely hazardous for other drivers. Leaked fluids, too, can be very dangerous.


Because authorities are still investigating this accident, it's difficult to say why the incident occurred. We can only assume that the hour had a lot to do with it. Fatigued truck drivers are a common problem. Our thoughts are with the victim's family. Regardless of the accident's cause, it it truly for those the trucker left behind.

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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.

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