Suffolk, VA (August 11, 2021) – Dispatchers in Suffolk said that one person was transported to an area medical center after a crash that occurred on Monday afternoon, August 9.
First responders and officers with the Suffolk Police Department were called to the scene at the 700 block of East Washington Street around 1:15 p.m. for a two-vehicle accident. According to initial reports, the crash involved a passenger vehicle and an SUV. The SUV went off the roadway and hit a power pole after an initial collision with the sedan.
The 700 block of East Washington Street was still closed three hours later in both directions as Dominion Energy crews worked to repair the damaged pole. Police said that one person involved in the accident was taken to the hospital via ambulance for further treatment, though officials didn’t share how seriously the person was injured.
Police officers are still investigating the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.
Suffolk, Virginia Car Accident Injuries
Each year, hundreds of people are killed in traffic-related incidents throughout the commonwealth of Virginia. Although these accidents are often preventable, we are forced to witness the overwhelming consequences families are forced to endure. Hundreds of victims are rushed to area hospitals after their accidents where they have to undergo emergency medical treatment and spend days or even weeks in recovery. Victims often require therapy for their injuries, which is time-consuming and costly. Unfortunately, not every accident victim is able to recover.
In many cases, the negligent or reckless actions of others are the cause of the accidents. Statistics show that more than 80% of accidents are caused by drivers who are texting, talking on their phones, impaired, or engaging in reckless behaviors while operating their vehicles.
When people sustain serious injuries in accidents caused by the actions of other motorists or even lose their lives as a result of these incidents, their families should reach out to an injury attorney in Suffolk as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.
Thankfully, working with a competent, skilled Virginia Beach attorney is essential in the aftermath of these incidents. Consulting a lawyer after an accident can help you and your family move forward and recover after experience a loss resulting from the negligence of another driver. Chesapeake-area car accident attorney Ron Kramer of Virginia Beach Law Firm has extensive experience helping victims and grieving families get the justice they deserve after losing a loved one in a preventable collision.
Our team provides proven and effective legal guidance to make sure that our clients are able to protect their legal rights after enduring a tragic loss. When it comes to fighting for you and yours, our team stops at nothing to ensure our clients are in the best position possible to move forward. If you’ve lost a loved one in an auto accident in the Virginia Beach area, reach out to our Suffolk, Virginia personal injury law firm at (757) 802-4662 to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience. We are here to help you and your family explore the legal options available to you after you’ve suffered from a crash that’s occurred through no fault of your own.
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