Norfolk, VA (May 2, 2022) – Authorities with Norfolk Fire & Rescue and Norfolk Police Department officers responded to a multi-vehicle accident that happened on Monday, May 2.
The accident happened around 9:45 p.m. on westbound Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, according to rescuers on the site. Although the circumstances surrounding the accident are unknown, NPD police claim that all lanes were blocked for an extended amount of time.
Paramedics transported at least one victim to an area medical center for further treatment, though the severity of their injuries is unknown. It’s also unclear if any other victims sustained injuries.
Officers say the investigation into the circumstances causing the collision is ongoing. Any witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the NPD as soon as possible.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Injury Car Accidents in Virginia
Every year, approximately 1,000 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents across the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to officials. Unfortunately, another 65,000 people are seriously injured as a result of these crashes.
Sadly, long after an auto accident occurs, victims experience long-term health difficulties or emotional anguish. This is especially true if they have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a serious fracture or broken bone, a spinal cord injury, or other catastrophic injuries.
It’s all too clear that, as a result of these serious accidents, victims face drastic limitations going forward.
And though serious motor vehicle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, the majority of accidents fall under one of three causes. These causes include but are not limited to speeding, drunk driving, and violating other traffic laws. Even if you strive to protect yourself and others while on the road, you cannot guarantee that others will act responsibly.
Thankfully, if you sustain injuries in an accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own, you may have legal recourse. You and your family can reach out to a car accident attorney in Norfolk. Contacting an attorney in the aftermath of your accident is essential. Plus, you may find that you are entitled to compensation, which can help you cover your financial burdens.
Attorney Ron Kramer II has years of experience helping victims and their families get the justice they deserve. Our personal injury attorneys in the Norfolk area understand the numerous challenges victims face at this time. We are driven to provide the most competent, effective legal representation possible. Our legal team goes above and beyond to help our clients.
If you’ve been injured in a wreck caused by another party’s negligence, act quickly. Please call our law firm in Norfolk at (757) 802-4662 to schedule a free consultation and protect your legal rights. Our team is ready to evaluate the facts of your case at your earliest convenience. We can help you secure a robust accident settlement after your accident.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources when gathering information for these posts. This includes, but is not limited to local news stories, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts of injury accidents in the Hampton Roads area. Our staff does not independently verify the information in our posts. As a result, if you find any information that is not correct or if you would prefer that we remove the post, please contact our firm right away so that we can make the appropriate changes to reflect the most accurate information available or remove the post.
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