Roanoke Personal Injury Lawyer - Motor Vehicle Accidents

Breathing Man pronounced dead - incorrectly!

Lauren Ellerman — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:02:54 GMT

Medical Examiner pronounces man dead - except he is not.

Charlotte North Carolina - man is in a serious car accident, and county Medical Examiner pronounces him dead. Problem is the man is still alive, and does not receive proper medical care for life threatening injuries.

This is almost as odd as something out of a CSI episode - except its true, and someone is now living in a nursing home because of sustained injuries. WHAT A STORY! I hope we will hear more.

Did EMTs arrive at the scene? Did they take vitals? Was he taken to a hospital before the ME's office? I would be surprised if he wasn't. Did the EMTs find no pulse? What type of external injuries? The lawsuit names both the EMTs and the ME - which makes me think the EMTs first failed to check or obtain a pulse. Either way, there will be a great deal of blame placed on one defendant by the other.

A very sad case - a family's life changed forever, because someone did not take their time.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Medical Malpractice and Negligent Care.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Lauren Ellerman

Serious Car Accidents can be devastating

Lauren Ellerman — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:20:16 GMT

I know how blessed I am that I have never been in a serious car accident... but I know from working with families that have had such an experience, that they can be devastating. Bills. Bill Collectors. Missed Work. Appointments. Missed activities, vacations, employment opportunities. The list goes on and on - and while most of the time there is sufficient insurance to cover the damages, we sometimes get calls from families too late to help.

In Virginia, you have two years after the date of injury to file a lawsuit. You may still be receiving care, therapy, have limited activity - but you need to contact an attorney quickly - because you don't want to miss that chance at recovery.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Automobile Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Lauren Ellerman

Southwest Virginia Teenager Dies in Auto Accident

Dan Frith — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:28:13 GMT

Why do we see too many teenagers killed on our highways? There cannot be a greater loss than the unnecessary death of a child or young adult...and it has happened again in Southwest Virginia!

The Roanoke Times reports today that, LeAndra Milliner, a 16 year old Shawsville girl died Tuesday afternoon, October 2, in a single car accident. LeAndra was a junior at Eastern Montgomery High School where she played on the school tennis team. She was also a member of the handbell choir and sang in the chorus. LeAndra was a passenger in a vehicle driven by another teenager. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Dan Frith

Roanoke Car Accident Kills Student

Shannon Weidemann — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:49:49 GMT

A 16-year-old high school student at Covington High School was killed in a single-car accident on Wednesday. The victim was a passenger in the back seat and he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Investigators think the 17-year-old driving the car was speeding, and detectives estimate he was going about 85 MPH on the Hot Springs/Covington exit. The speed limit for the off-ramp is 35 MPH. The boy lost control and flipped his car, according to investigators.
The car, an black older model Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, slid almost 200 yards on its drivers side, investigators said. It never flipped completely over.

A fellow student was driving the car. A third student was sitting in the front passenger seat. They were both wearing seat belts and suffered only minor injuries. The police are still investigating the accident and no charges have been filed.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Virginia Teenagers Killed in Bed of Pickup Truck

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:27:05 GMT

Two teenagers from Cana, Virginia were killed after riding in the bed of a pickup truck. A third victim was killed after not wearing a seatbelt in the cab of the truck. The truck was being driven by an underage and unlicensed driver. The car accident happened on Sunday in Hillsville.

The accident occurred on Virginia 690 in Carroll County, about two miles north of the North Carolina border. The southbound truck was coming out of a curve when the driver veered off the right side of the road, overcorrected and then ran off the road to the left. The truck hit an embankment and flipped before catching fire, Conroy said.

The people hurt in the accident were treated at a local hospital and released. The police are still investigating the accident and no charges have been filed. They believe that high speed contributed to the accident.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Car and Semi-Truck in Accident in Roanoke County

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:14:26 GMT

A semi-truck making an unsafe lane change on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County hit a car. The truck accident was during the evening rush hour and caused a traffic slowdown. The driver of the car was taken to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries.

The driver of the truck

switched from the right lane to the left lane and, in doing so, struck a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. After striking the car, Carpentieri said, the truck ran off the road, struck a guardrail and overturned near Twine Hollow Road.

The truck driver was not injured in the accident. He was cited with making an unsafe lane change. The police are still investigating the accident.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Tractor-Trailer Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Carroll County Car Accident Leaves Two Injured

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:57:50 GMT

A car and a semi-truck where involved in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 77 in Carroll County. The accident happened on Friday morning and caused many traffic delays.

It happened in the southbound lanes at mile marker 20, north of Hillsville. Witnesses told authorities that a car traveling too fast ran up under a tractor trailer. Both vehicles wrecked and caught fire.

Both drivers of the involved vehicles were injured and taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The driver of the car had to be taken by air ambulance. The driver of the semi-truck was not seriously injured and was able to be treated and released. The police are still investigating the accident.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Goldbond Teen in Hospital After Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:43:51 GMT

A graduating senior from Giles High School was involved in a single car accident after her graduation ceremony. The 17-year-old girl was driving by herself to a party when she hit a tree.

"We arrived and she had struck a tree," Compton said. "It's not known what happened. A deer could have gone out in front of her, or she could have been dialing a cellphone. It's unknown and under investigation. We may never know. It's just a shame."
Trooper Ashley Crigger is conducting the investigation.

The victim suffered serious head injuries and has undergone multiple surgeries to relieve swelling and remove blood clots from the brain. She is being treated at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

For further information on this subject matter, please see our section on Automobile and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Roanoke Car Accident Ends in Misdemeanor

Shannon Weidemann — Mon, 07 May 2007 14:01:30 GMT

A 69-year-old man from Falls Church, Virginia has been charged with misdemeanor death with a motor vehicle following. The charge stems from a car accident in which his 65-year-old wife was killed. He was driving on Interstate 95 when he struck a camping trailer that was on the shoulder of the road.

The trooper said he did not believe heavy winds played a factor in the crash. The estimated speed of Schriefer's vehicle was 70 mph on impact. Warren said the misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge reflects inattention on the driver's part. He said it was difficult to determine whether the man fell asleep. Alcohol was not a factor. "Basically, it comes down to he was the one at fault and it resulted in her death."

The driver only had bruises, but his wife suffered massive head trauma that resulted in her death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

One Car Accident in Roanoke Kills Passenger

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:32:44 GMT

A Roanoke County man was killed in a single car accident on Tuesday April 10th. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries.

Police say it happened around 10:42 when a car ran the stop sign at Rome Drive and Crumpacker Drive. The car went straight through the intersection, hit an embankment and overturned.

Both people in the car were wearing their seatbelts. Police are investigating the accident and do not believe that alcohol or weather conditions were responsible for the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident and would like to speak with an attorney, please use the contact form to the right.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann