VA I-81 Injury Lawyer : Determining the Cause of Every Truck Accident on I-81 is Paramount to Public Safety.
I have been a VA I-81 Injury lawyer in Virginia for 27 years. I have seen tragic wrongful death cases involving children, mothers, and teenaged sons. Due to my experience, I want our roadways to be as safe as possible.
VA I-81 Injury Lawyer : Investigating the Root Cause of a Trucking Accident
When a tractor trailer accident occurs on I-81 in Virginia, at least one officer from the Virginia State Police will begin investigating the crash as soon as emergency personnel have treated and transported accident victims. On I-81, it is not uncommon to have victims with serious injuries. Many victims are transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital After victims have left the scene, the Virginia State Police are responsible for investigating and gathering evidence of the crash site, including pictures, roadway obstructions, identifying weather conditions and interviewing crash victims and witnesses.
Accidents that occur on public property and roadways must have a report submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles that includes vehicle information, insurance coverage and causes of the accident, the exact location of the accident and other pertinent information. Designations between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles are also noted on this report. If you have been in a car accident in Virginia, you can find information about obtaining a copy of the police report here.
Why does the Virginia State Police take so long to Investigate Crashes
Today, there is a 7.5 mile back-up on Southbound I-81. The back-up is made up of cars, commercial trucks, school buses, church vans, and other transport vehicles. Why? Sadly, a tragic accident happened around 6:15 am this morning. Local news stations are reporting that four tractor trailers and four cars were involved. Video shows debris from the accident covering the roadway. Reports indicate that one person has died and that multiple others were transported to nearby hospitals. As of 9:30 am, one of the accident victims was still trapped in their vehicle. One car was still on its side from the impact. Cargo was covering the roadway. Even with multiple departments responding, the clean-up effort will take hours to complete. Police will then need to interview witness and gather evidence. Traffic will be allowed to pass when police have determined that it is safe.
Determining the Initial Cause of the Crash
Virginia State Police have their work cut out for them on this one. After reading hundreds if not thousands of accident reports, I can tell you that many factors combine to cause most accidents. Road conditions were probably affected by the rainy weather. Early morning accidents lend speculation to driver fatigue and/or hours of service violations for truckers. Some accidents are caused by improper lane changes, speed, or driver distraction.
VA I-81 Injury Lawyer : The Aftermath of an Accident
Car and trucking accidents cause more serious injuries and deaths for many reasons. First, most trucking accidents happen on interstates at speeds from 60-80mph. Second, trucks are larger vehicles. Trucks are of course, “Goliath” in the proverbial David and Goliath metaphor. These accidents cause greater injury and destruction simply because they involve bigger vehicles traveling at higher speeds. If you suffer a serious injury, you will have substantial medical bills, extreme pain and suffering, loss of income and have future medical costs. All of these factors determine the length of your recovery both for your physical health as well as your financial well-being. If you’ve never dealt with this kind of situation before you may have questions like: Will my Health Insurance cover all of my bills and if I get a settlement will I have to pay them back? Should I ask my doctor to bill my health insurance or will the defendant’s insurance carrier pay my bills?
Choose the Right VA I-81 Injury Lawyer for Your Case
It can take a few months to a few years to resolve a personal injury case. You will want to find a lawyer who has experience with cases like yours. You should also look for an attorney who is familiar with the inner workings of the insurance industry. I invite you to explore my website. Please take a moment to read over my past case results and my bio page. If you think I may be the right lawyer for you, call me The Thomson Law Firm for a free, no obligation consultation.
