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Several Injured in Norfolk Crash at N. Military Highway Shell Station


Posted on Mar 11, 2011

March 8, 2011 - Norfolk, Va. - A 3-vehicle crash that damaged a gas station pump sent several victims to the hospital on February 2.

WAVY.com reports that the accident took place around 7 a.m. at the Shell gas station on North Military Highway. While 3 vehicles in total were involved, only 1 struck the gas pump. Fortunately, this collision did not result in a fire or explosion at the gas station.

Several of the vehicle occupants were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. Police are still investigating the details of the cause of the crash in Norfolk, and the identities of the victims and the extent of their injuries have not been made public. At this point, there is no indication whether charges have been or will be filed in connection with the accident.

Crashes involving multiple vehicles and victims can often create a complex Virginia personal injury claim. As an injured victim, you will need to prove that you were not at fault in any way for the accident and your injuries if you are seeking to recover damages.

Virginia is a contributory negligence state, meaning if you were found even slightly at fault for causing the accident and your injuries your Virginia personal injury claim will be denied. This law makes it critical to having good legal help from a Virginia personal injury lawyer, as they can help you best prove the negligence of the other drivers and/or pedestrians were the cause of the accident and your injuries.

If you have been in a multiple-vehicle accident that has several others claiming damages and negligence you need to be diligent in your own case. Be careful when giving statements about the accident to anyone - police, witnesses, insurance adjusters - and consult with your Virginia personal injury lawyer first before talking to anyone about the accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2009 there were 757 fatalities as a result of vehicle accidents in Virginia.

As a service to the residents of Norfolk and the surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Northern Virginia that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

  • single-car accidents;
  • hit-and-run accidents;
  • accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
  • accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 


If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

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