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2/15/2012
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Truck Driver Charged After Chain-Reaction Crash on James River Bridge in Richmond, VA

The driver of a tractor-trailer is facing charges after a chain-reaction wreck that occurred on the James River Bridge on I-95 through Richmond, Virginia (VA). The semi driver was apparently following traffic too closely and, as a result, rear-ended a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The car then crashed into theback of a passenger van, which then crashed into a pickup truck.



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Four people in the struck vehicles were taken to the hospital for examination. Two passengers in the Ford and two passengers in the van suffered injuries, according to WDBJ7.com,

It is always scary hearing about a tractor-trailer accident because of the significant amount of weight the trucks carry. The victims should contact a personal injury attorney to discuss their legal options. My Virginia truck crash victims' attorneys and I understand how complicated an accident can be when a tractor-trailer is involved. For example, we represented a client who got seriously injured when a car was hit by a MACK truck with a trailer and water tank. Our client’s leg was broken in two places, she suffered from depression as a result of the crash, and she was not able to return to her old job. The case went all the way to trial and we were able to secure a $650,000 jury verdict for our client.

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Category: Crashes Caused by Trucks

Labels: car accident Crash injured injuries James River Bridge multiple car wreck personal injury lawyer Richmond Shapiro Tractor Trailer Virginia Wreck


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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