Melfa, VA (January 12, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident on the Eastern Shore left one man severely injured on Thursday morning. At approximately 7 a.m., on January 7, the Virginia State Police responded to the scene of a crash on Route 13.
Reports from the police show that a 33-year-old male from the Parksley area was traveling on Route 13 in Melfa when he was struck by a vehicle on the northbound lanes.
The man was critically injured in the accident. He was transported via helicopter to a hospital in Maryland for the treatment of life-threatening injuries. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured in this accident. We hope for his full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Virginia
Motor vehicle accidents claim the lives of nearly 75 pedestrians each year in the state of Virginia. This number accounts for 10% of all traffic-related fatalities. In addition to people losing their lives, hundreds more are left to deal with overwhelming pain and suffering from injuries. Pedestrian accidents are completely preventable, yet we continue to see the overwhelming impact they have on victims and their families.
In many cases, vulnerable pedestrians sustain brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones, all of which require extensive medical treatment. When victims sustain injuries in accidents, due to the negligence of others, it is imperative that they reach out to a pedestrian accident attorney in Virginia as soon as possible. Victims may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward after being harmed in an accident.
There are many cases where pedestrians are injured in accidents that are completely preventable. In fact, more than 80% of collisions in our state are a result of a negligent or reckless driver. Many accidents in our state are caused by drivers who are texting while operating their vehicles, engaging with others in the car, changing the radio, driving impaired, and acting negligently and recklessly. When victims are harmed as a result of another person’s actions, Attorney Ron Kramer at Virginia Beach Law Firm helps them get the justice they deserve.
Our team at VABeachLaw.com strives to help accident victims maximize their recoveries after being harmed in collisions. We investigate accidents for those harmed and put together solid legal claims that ensure they are in the best position possible to get the justice they deserve. We use our keen attention to detail and extensive knowledge of personal injury laws in Virginia to aggressively negotiate full and fair settlements so our clients are able to get the medical treatment they need, cover lost wages, and tend to various other financial obligations they face moving forward. If you were injured in an accident as a result of another person’s actions, do not wait. Contact our Virginia Beach personal injury law firm at (757) 802-4662 to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore legal options available for you.
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Disclaimer: Virginia Beach Injury Law has worked hard throughout the years to become valued members of the local Virginia Beach business community. Our goal in writing these posts is to inform and educate Virginia residents about the dangers of driving and boating in hopes that everyone will use caution when operating any type of vehicle or watercraft and avoid being involved in a serious accident. This post should not be misconstrued as a solicitation for business. These posts are not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.
