Who is liable for injuries in a car crash or Virginia motorcycle accident caused by potholes or road damage?

A: Although a number of Virginia car accident cases and Norfolk motorcycle accident claims result from crashes caused by the negligence of another driver, some cases involve the negligence of another party.  Whether a single car accident or a crash involving multiple vehicles, an Eastern Shore car wreck resulting from a pothole, for example, may be grounds for a legal claim against someone other than a driver.  In the case of motorcyclist Derek Jackson, the county in which the crash occurred was found liable for head trauma and other injuries, which he suffered after driving over a pothole that was ankle-deep (reported the Kansas City news website).  Jackson's case settled for $270,000, and some stated that the county had received two notifications of the dangerous pothole within 39 days leading up to the accident.

If you or a family member has been injured in a Norfolk, Eastern Shore, Newport News, Virginia Beach, or Hampton Roads accident that was the fault of another party, feel free to contact Norfolk injury attorney Lawrence Land for free answers to your questions.  Keep in mind that every case is different, with numerous details determining whether a legal claim is possible.  For help determining whether your accident constitues a Virginia personal injury claim, contact Land online or toll-free at 800-800-1911.