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According to the Virginian Pilot, two people were killed and two others seriously injured in a single vehicle crash early Sunday, July 5th. The crash was reported around 4:15 a.m. at Helmick and Eislers Streets, near Norfolk's naval station. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were taken to the hospital where they were being treated for injuries. All four of the individuals were adults. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned, striking a tree. Alcohol and excessive speed do appear to be involved in the crash. Police were working to identify the two individuals killed. No additional information about them is available.
July 4th is always an exciting holiday and many times involves parties with lots of food and lots of alcohol. Unfortunately, many people do not realize the importance of safety during holiday parties and other parties in general. When you decide to go out for a holiday weekend, it is important to determine who will be your designated driver early in the night. If someone promises to be the designated driver and can no longer perform that function, it's very easy to call a cab or call someone else to get a ride. Some people will complain that the price of a taxi isn't worth it. Clearly, the $15.00 to $20.00 you might spend on a cab ride is certainly worth your life. In Norfolk, Virginia we are one of, if not the largest naval community in the country. For holiday weekends especially use caution when deciding if you even want to drive yourself whether you're drinking or not. There are many drivers on the road who you would not want to be traveling next to because you don't know what their level of intoxication might be. In Norfolk, Virginia we have two major sources of holiday traffic. We have a large beach, Virginia Beach, which attracts many tourists especially on holiday weekends. This past holiday weekend there were several free concerts at the ocean front and many fireworks displays. All of this excitement lends itself to parties and sometimes reckless behavior.
About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton personal injury law firm (VA-NC law offices) edits the injury law blogs Virginia Beach Injuryboard, Norfolk Injuryboard, as well as the Northeast North Carolina Injuryboard as a pro bono service to consumers. Lawyers licensed in: VA, NC, SC, WV, DC, KY, who handle car, truck, railroad, and medical negligence cases and more.
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Our Virginia personal injury lawyers have been selected for many accolades.
Two of the VA injury attorneys with our firm, James Lewis and Rick Shapiro, have been named among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Lewis and Shapiro have also selected for inclusion in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Leiws and Shappiro, along with attorney John C. have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010.
Ours was the first personal injury firm in Virginia invited to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Rick Shapiro was named as one of the Top 100 Injury Lawyers in Virginia by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
In October, 2000 our law firm and co-counsel obtained what was then the largest verdict in Virginia's history for an injured person. Our brain-damaged client received an initial award of $46 million that increased to $60 million with interest compounded while the defendant pursued a failed appeal, and was confidentially settled during the appeal.
Geographical Areas
Our lawyers handle personal injury cases throughout the eastern United States and work closely with lawyers in other states on signficant injury cases.
In Virginia, we are prepared to counsel and represent injury and wrongful death victims in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Richmond, Petersburg, Roanoke, Salem, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, Ashland, Big Stone Gap and all of the Eastern Shore, including the towns of Accomack, Onancock, Chincoteauge, Wachapreague, Cape Charles, Bloxom, Eastville, Exmore, Greenbackville, Machipongo, Mappsville, Melfa, Nassawadox, Onley, Tangier, Temperanceville, Wachapreague and Wallops Island.
For clients in West Virginia (WV), we are happy to consider personal injury claims from residents of Bluefield, Beckley, Bridgeport, Charles Town, Charleston, Fairmont, Huntington, Lewisburg, Madison, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Moundsville, Parkersburg, Ripley, Sutton, Weirton, Wheeling and any other town or county.
Attorneys with Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton hold licenses to practice in VA, WV, North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Kentucky (KY), Florida (FL) and Washington, DC.
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