What Happened:
A driver was attempting to cross eastbound traffic onto Bethel Church Road as she drove on US 460 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Her car, a Chevy Cobalt, smashed into a Nissan Armada. The drivers and passengers in both vehicles were sent to Lynchburg General Hospital, and then to the University of Virginia Medical Center.
The condition of all of those injured in this accident is not known at this time. The crash is still under investigation by the Virginia State Police and no charges have been filed yet.
Virginia Injury Lawyer’s Perspective:
It is our hope that there are no serious injuries in this case. It is not yet known if speed was a factor in this accident, but all injured parties should speak with a Virginia personal injury lawyer. The driver who is found to be at fault could be held liable for any injuries that were caused in the crash. Note that even if a driver is convicted in a court of law for a violation of traffic laws, this does not mean that the driver cannot be sued for civil damages.
Helpful Info:
Our personal injury lawyers have compiled this helpful information to inform you of your legal rights if you are the victim of a Virginia car accident.
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