News Stories, Research and Other Information for Injury Victims

Reading news articles can be very helpful to victims of accidents, injury, negligence, crimes and abuse.  Attorney Lawrence Land and his staff provide summaries of news stories, research and other information that may be of interest to victims of traffic accidents, brain injuries, and medical malpractice.

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Vehicle Accidents

• Trash Truck Kills Virginia Beach Man, Family Files $25 Million Lawsuit
  Aug 30, 2010

  The family of a Virginia Beach man is filing a $25 million lawsuit in connection with his tragic death that occurred when a trash truck ran over him on the beach, according to The Ledger.  Michael Knockett was reportedly sleeping on the beach shortly after 8:00 a.m. June 28 when the trash truck veered away from its planned path in order to collect a cooler that was abandoned.  Although the City of Virginia Beach conducted investigations and claims that the truck driver was not at fault in the vehicle-pedestrian crash, the Knockett family's attorney says that driver Heather Boyd should have seen the sleeping man, who was in a lounge chair with a bright blue blanket.  The City claims that Boyd never saw Knockett due to a "lack of visibility" and was not on her cell phone at the time of the fatal Virginia Beach crash.
  
  As a Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore, Newport News, and Virginia Beach wrongful death lawyer, Lawrence Land expresses his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael Knockett, and his thoughts are with them at the indescribably difficult time.  For free resources or information on Virginia wrongful death from vehicle accidents or to obtain free answers to your specific questions, contact Lawrence Land confidentially in his online form or call him at 800-800-1911. - 1 - 10

• Chesapeake Mother Charged After Driving Drunk With Infant in Back Seat
  Aug 26, 2010

  A mother from Chesapeake has been charged with felony child neglect and DUI for driving under the influence of alcohol with her infant in the vehicle's back seat, according to the WAVY news website.  Twenty-eight-year-old Heather Maiers was reportedly driving on Virginia Beach's Oceana Blvd. just after 11:00 p.m. when police stopped her for driving.  Maiers was administered a blood alcohol test, which revealed her blood alcohol content was over the legal limit at .13 (the limit is .08).  According to the site, the mother of the three-week-old baby has been arrested for DUI in the past, and she was convicted of drunk driving in 2006.  Maiers was charged with DUI- Second Offense and Felony Child Neglect.
  
  Although no car accident resulted from this incident of drunk driving, many drunk drivers cause serious and even fatal accidents.  When car accidents in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Eastern Shore, and other parts of the state result from the negligence of a drunk driver and cause serious or fatal injuries, Virginia car accident claims may be filed.  For free resources and answers to your questions about Chesapeake, Norfolk, or other Virginia accidents caused by DUI, contact attorney Lawrence Land online or toll-free at 800-800-1911.
  
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• Driver Charged With DUI in Fatal Norfolk Car Accident
  Aug 12, 2010

  The 30-year-old driver of a vehicle that tragically killed three people when it crashed into a Norfolk home has been charged with DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol), according to the WTKR news source.  According to police, the fatal Norfolk accident occurred yesterday when Craig A. Watson lost control of his car in a curve and struck a guardrail, then crashed into a street light, stop sign, street sign, tree and, finally, the house.  Watson and two other occupants of the vehicle were injured in the unusual crash, and the passengers who were tragically killed were from Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Chesapeake.  Two of the fatal accident victims were teenagers, and one was only 29 years of age.
  
  As a Norfolk wrongful death lawyer and car accident attorney, Lawrence Land expresses his deepest condolences to the family and friends of these tragic accident victims, and his thoughts are with them at this most difficult time.  If there are any questions you would like answered or need our assistance in any way, we will provide you with free resources and advice with compassion and professionalism. - 3 - 10

• Norfolk Accident Sends Bicyclist to Hospital, Shuts Down Intersection
  Jul 29, 2010

  A bicyclist suffered injuries in a Norfolk car accident that shut down the northbound lines of Tidewater Dr. at Virginia Beach Blvd. four approximately one hour, according to the Daily Press.  Although the bicyclist did not appear to sustain serious injuries, the biker was taken to a local hospital for examination after the collision.  Police were still investigating the Norfolk vehicle-bicycle accident at the time of the report, and it was not yet known whether any charges would be filed in connection with the Virginia crash.
  
  As a Norfolk car accident attorney and bicycle accident lawyer, Lawrence Land spends much of his time analyzing and litigating cases involving collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles.  If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a Norfolk bicycle accident or Virginia car accident, Lawrence Land will freely provide you with helpful resources and answers to your pressing legal questions.  He will also help you obtain the best medical treatment for your condition through financial compensation for injuries, as long as another party was responsible for your resulting injuries and you have grounds for a successful legal claim.  To contact Lawrence Land about your potential personal injury case, fill out his confidential online form or call (toll-free) 800-800-1911. - 4 - 10

• Dean McDermott, Dirt Biking, & Motorcycle Accidents
  Jul 24, 2010

  Tori Spelling's husband and reality television co-star Dean McDermott sustained a punctured lung in a recent dirt-bike accident and was placed in intensive care after the crash, according to the On the Red Carpet website.  McDermott had already suffered a fractured shoulder in a previous motorcycle accident this year, and this second crash served as a wake-up call to keep him from dirt biking, even as a hobby (he had already given up the sport professionally after the first accident).  After this month's incident, the "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood" star required treatment for a collapsed lung and rehabilitation for crash-related injuries.  He tweeted about the event, sharing details about his hospital stay and declaring that he would not be dirt biking again.
  
  Though McDermott's accident resulted from a sporting or recreational activity, many motorcycle accidents result from serious crashes on the roadway involving multiple vehicles.  No matter how your Virginia or Newport News motorcycle accident occurred, you may be able to file an auto accident claim for compensation as long as your injuries resulted from someone else's negligence.  For more information on the type or amount of compensation you may receive, how to proceed after a serious Hampton Roads or Norfolk motorcycle crash, or other concerns, contact Lawrence Land online or by phone, and he will answer your questions for free.  800-800-1911. - 5 - 10

• Gloucester Car Accident Tragically Kills Man From Newport News
  Jun 29, 2010

  A Gloucester car accident tragically killed a man from Newport News this month when another vehicle struck his car head-on, according to the Daily Press.  The two-vehicle head-on collision occurred on Hickory Fork Rd. when the other vehicle veered into the oncoming lane and collided with the car of 20-year-old Jacob Ethan Tyler Dubose.  Dubose was the tenth person killed this year on roads in Gloucester.  After the metro Hampton Roads wreck, Virginia State Police charged the other driver wih reckless driving.
  
  As a Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore, Newport News, and Gloucester wrongful death lawyer, Lawrence Land expresses his deepest condolences to the family and friends of this fatal accident victim.  There is nothing more tragic than the loss of a loved one, and the unexpected, sudden nature of loss associated with fatal Virginia car accidents can make the pain even more difficult to bear.  If you have lost a loved one in a tragic Virginia accident and have questions for an experienced Norfolk accident attorney, feel free to contact Lawrence Land for free resources, help with medical bills and other expenses, and answers to questions.  Contact Lawrence Land via his confidential online contact form or call 757-251-0198. - 6 - 10

• Norfolk Car Accident On I-64 Sends Four to Hospital With Injuries
  Jun 25, 2010

  A Norfolk car accident sent four people to the hospital with injuries after an SUV overturned on I-64 Wednesday, June 16, according to the WVEC news website.  The I-64 accident occurred when a vehicle changed lanes near Robin Hood Rd. and struck the SUV, which flipped over upon impact.  Four people from the SUV suffered non-life threatening injuries, and the driver of the other vehicle faces a charge of making an unsafe lane change.
  
  When Norfolk accidents and other Virginia crashes result in injuries, a number of concerns may arise in accident victims, including how to obtain the best medical treatment for getting better, how to pay for medical bills and other expenses, and what to do about lost wages caused by time away from work.  For free answers to these questions and other concerns you may have after a Virginia wreck, contact Norfolk accident attorney Lawrence Land online or by phone (toll-free) at 800-800-1911. - 7 - 10

• Norfolk & Other Virginia Drivers of BMW & Volkswagen Vehicles at Risk
  Jun 22, 2010

  BMW and Volkswagen have both issued recalls on models of vehicles due to defects that could cause fires, according to the Kansas City news website.  For BMW, the 1 Series luxury car with model years 2008 to 2011 has been recalled due to a defect in the front-seat safety-belt retractors that could cause them to ignite, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Volkswagen has recalled 15,902 Routan minivans due to the potential of rear-door latches short-circuiting and catching fire.
  
  Although most of the car accident cases handled by our firm involve the negligence of a driver, we also handle Norfolk truck accident and car wreck cases that resulted from vehicle defects, often meaning that negligence is on the part of the manufacturer.  If you have been involved in any type of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, Newport News, Nassawadox, Portsmouth, or Norfolk accident and have questions regarding negligence, liability, or how to obtain help paying for medical bills, feel free to contact our firm.  Norfolk car accident attorney Lawrence Land will provide you with free resources and answers to your pressing questions.  Contact Land online or toll-free at 800-800-1911. - 8 - 10

• Newport News Accident Tragically Kills Pedestrian | VA Wrongful Death
  May 31, 2010

  A Newport News car accident tragically killed a pedestrian from Williamsburg Saturday, May 29, according to the Hampton Roads news source.  Thirty-four-year-old Stephen James Shonka was reportedly walking from the north side of J. Clyde Morris Blvd. to its south side Saturday evening when an eastbound siver Acura struck him, say officials.  After the tragic Newport News pedestrian accident, Shonka was taken to Riverside Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.  Although the driver of the Acura was not hurt, a passenger in the car sustained minor cuts in the fatal crash and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
  
  As a Newport News car accident and wrongful death attorney, Lawrence Land understands the inexpressible pain associated with fatal Virginia accidents, and he extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Stephen James Shonka.  Committed to helping families after serious injury or the tragic loss of a loved one, Land believes that one fatality from a Norfolk accident or Newport News crash is one too many.  Although nothing can truly compensate for loss, Land devotes his practice to helping surviving family members obtain financial compensation for Virginia wrongful death so they can focus their efforts on healthy grieving and recovery rather than monetary concerns.  For more information on Newport News vehicle accidents, wrongful death, or other Virginia personal injury concerns, contact Lawrence Land online or at 757-251-0198, and he will answer your questions for free.
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• Norfolk Car Accident Tragically Kills One on I-264
  May 25, 2010

  A 21-year-old man from Virginia Beach man was killed in a tragic car accident in Norfolk early Thursday morning, May 20, according to the Hampton Roads news source.  The I-264 crash occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. when a speeding 2006 Acura veered off the roadway and struck a retaining wall, then ran off the other side of the road before hitting a guard rail, light pole, and control box.  The car then overturned multiple times and ejected all three of its occupants, according to the Virginia State Police.  After the tragic Norfolk accident, the driver of the vehicle was killed, and the two passengers required transportation to the hospital for the treatment of crash-related injuries.
  
  As an Eastern Shore, Newport News, and Norfolk wrongful death lawyer, Lawrence Land expresses his deepest condolences to the family and friends of this fatal accident victim, and he hopes for the full and fast recovery of all the injured in this crash.  There is nothing more tragic than the loss of a loved one, and the unexpected, sudden nature of loss associated with fatal Virginia car accidents can make the pain even more difficult to bear.  If you have lost a loved one in a tragic Virginia accident and have questions for an experienced Norfolk accident attorney, feel free to contact Lawrence Land for free resources, help with medical bills and other expenses, and answers to questions.  Contact Lawrence Land via his confidential online contact form or call 757-251-0198.
  
  
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