Accident Attorneys—Auto, Motorcycle and Trucking Accidents
Newport News and its surrounding communities are attractive, picturesque vacation destinations for those who want to get away and relax. Many motorists also travel through our area on major highways and interstates, such as I-65. Sadly, some motorists suffer accidents, injuries, and even death on our roadways.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the following Virginia traffic fatalities in 2009 and 2010:
- 2010: 740 fatalities, with 29 percent caused by alcohol-impaired drivers
- 2009: 758 fatalities, with 32 percent caused by alcohol-impaired drivers
The City of Newport News also released statistics on traffic accidents near Warwick Boulevard, Jefferson and Huntington Avenues that show 631 accidents in 2007 alone.
Serving Newport News, Williamsburg, and Hampton
If you are injured in a car, motorcycle, or truck accident caused by the negligence of the other driver, you need an experienced Newport News auto accident law firm, such as the law firm of Thomas L. Hunter, P.C. & Associates, on your side.
When trucks packed with cargo hit passenger cars, severe injuries, even fatalities, can result. Commercial truck operators must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, among other rules that dictate how long they may drive without a break. While most comply, some truckers ignore the rules to make their deliveries faster.
We can fight for compensation for your injuries
Our skilled accident lawyers can investigate if negligent non-compliance with safety rules caused the truck accident that injured you, and guide you through the personal injury claims process.
Motorcyclists must also follow specific safety rules, such as wearing helmets and maintaining safety equipment on their bikes. But even when motorcyclists are careful, motorcycle accidents could still happen because other drivers fail to see them in time. Collisions often leave vulnerable bikers battling serious, even grave injuries.
If you were injured in an accident, be sure to seek prompt medical attention and follow doctor's orders. Other steps that can strengthen your personal injury case include the following:
- Get a copy of the police report
- Take pictures of the accident scene with your cell phone
- Make notes of everything you recall about the accident
- Get contact information for key witnesses
Contact us for a free consultation
If you need to speak to a car, truck, or motorcycle accident attorney in the Newport News area, the law firm of Thomas L. Hunter, P.C. offers professional, economical, and efficient legal representation. Please call one of our convenient offices in Hampton (757) 825-0400, Gloucester (804) 694-0560, or Williamsburg (757) 345-3900, or use our online form.
