Tuesday, March 20, 2010, two cars were involved in a fender bender on Route 7 near the Fairfax County line. While stopped in the left lane on Route 7, most vehicles slowly moved around the accident. Unfortunately, at some point a 2003 Ford Expedition came upon the line of traffic and did not stop and plowed into a 2005 Jeep, pushing that vehicle into a 2006 BMW, which sent the BMW into a BMW SUV and that vehicle into a Chevy Suburban. The first crash in the chain, a 2005 Nissan plowed into the Expedition forcing it into the underside of the Jeep, causing the Jeep to catch fire.
Other motorists stopped to assist the driver of the Jeep from her burning vehicle and she was transported to Washington Hospital Center. The drivers of the BMW and Nissan were also transported to nearby hospitals for their injuries.
Police officials stated the cause of the accident was insufficient following distance and distracted driving.
Given the number of impacts each vehicle felt, the driver and occupants of that vehicle would be entitled to make a claim for injuries against each of the other drivers that struck their vehicle for bodily injuries and property damage. In these types of automobile accidents it is a difficult task to determine, which driver is liable without the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer, who will conduct their own investigation and interview witnesses and all parties involved. Due to finger pointing among the parties involved, many of these cases result in lawsuits rather than settlements.
If you , a family member, or someone you know has been involved in an automobile accident or you need more information, please visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com.
Other motorists stopped to assist the driver of the Jeep from her burning vehicle and she was transported to Washington Hospital Center. The drivers of the BMW and Nissan were also transported to nearby hospitals for their injuries.
Police officials stated the cause of the accident was insufficient following distance and distracted driving.
Given the number of impacts each vehicle felt, the driver and occupants of that vehicle would be entitled to make a claim for injuries against each of the other drivers that struck their vehicle for bodily injuries and property damage. In these types of automobile accidents it is a difficult task to determine, which driver is liable without the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer, who will conduct their own investigation and interview witnesses and all parties involved. Due to finger pointing among the parties involved, many of these cases result in lawsuits rather than settlements.
If you , a family member, or someone you know has been involved in an automobile accident or you need more information, please visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com.
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