Portsmouth, VA Drivers at Risk for Crashes Caused by Large Trucks

Home to major ports and shipyards and cut through by interstates and state highways, Portsmouth, Virginia (VA) sees more than its fair share of traffic accidents involving 18-wheelers, semis, and tractor-trailers.

Fifty-one such crashes occurred on I-264, Portsmouth Boulevard, Effingham Street, Victory Boulevard, London Boulevard and the Martin Luther King Freeway during 2006. Streets and highways in Portsmouth have become safer for cars, pickups, motorcycles and pedestrians in the past few years, but the risk for injuries and deaths from collisions with large commercial trucks persists in this Coast Guard City.

Victims of trucking accidents can face significant difficulties collecting on legitimate claims for medical bills, damages to their vehicles, lost wages and suffering. Simply identifying which company owns a commercial truck can be daunting, to say nothing of ensuring that insurance companies respond quickly and appropriately to people submitting claims.

If you or a family member gets hit by a truck in Portsmouth, the attorneys with our firm may be able to help you deal with trucking companies and insurers as you concentrate on healing and returning to your normal life. Give us a call at (757) 460-7776.

You can also visit our offices in Virginia Beach, or we can come to you if your injuries or situation make it difficult for you to come by.

We can not guarantee we'll take your case, but we assure you that the initial consultation won't cost you anything. We also make this "fee-free" promise: We will only take legal fees if we succeed in getting a settlement or verdict in your favor. We have a strong track record of ensuring that truck crash victims in Portsmouth receive adequate compensation for their injuries. We would love to speak with you to see if we can do the same for you.

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.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a 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 message so we can get back to you.