On Thursday, July 30th a woman died in an auto crash head-on collision. The crash occurred in Prince George’s County, MD. An SUV struck the woman’s vehicle head-on. The victim was identified as 23 year old Tyra Dalton of Upper Marlboro, MD.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30th. The crash was in the 7400 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road near Branch Avenue in Clinton, MD.
The SUV appears to have crossed the center line. It crashed into the Dalton vehicle. Ms. Dalton was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The driver of the SUV suffered injuries that were not life threatening. However the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Northern Virginia Auto Crash Lawyer
An auto crash is a very common occurrence which can completely disrupt your life. Accident victims or their loved ones experience:
- Personal Injury
- Death
- High treatment bills
- Damage to their auto
Auto crash lawsuits are the most common form of tort claim. These claims involve some careless or reckless act by one person resulting in a crash with another car or person on foot. Whether the use of a motor vehicle involves actual fault depends upon the driver’s conduct and whether that conduct complies with the Rules of the Road. The Rules of the Road are set forth either in the Virginia State Code or the local Code that controls traffic.
In addition the Rules of the Road or traffic rules set the standards for use of cars and trucks. Therefore a breach of these rules is negligence.
Auto Crash Tips
If you are thinking about making a claim based on a defect with your car you need to make sure that the car itself is preserved. It must not be repaired prior to hiring counsel. Thorough pictures must be taken of the car and of the scene of the crash.
In Fairfax County, Virginia if there is a serious car crash, then the police will prepare a written report. Also the police may do a more detailed crash report in cases of serious personal injury. If, in fact, that second report has been done, then you may have to issue a subpoena to obtain that report.
In addition, the police will take thorough photos of the crash scene if the crash was a major one.
Whether your crash involves an auto, bike, truck, motorcycle or pedestrian the key to a good outcome is prompt and thorough investigation. If that is not done then your proof may be lost or altered.
Damages For Injuries Resulting From an Auto Crash
When you are involved in an auto crash in Northern Virginia you have a right to know who will pay your treatment bills, how will you support your loved ones while you get well and what other rights you have as far as a money recovery. Therefore your damages may consist of:
Brien Roche is an experienced vehicle accident attorney serving all of Northern Virginia, including:
- Fairfax
- McLean
- Vienna
- Burke
- Annandale
- Falls Church
- Reston
- Centreville
- Manassas
- Alexandria
- Herndon
- Arlington
- Loudoun County
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We put your well being ahead of the insurer for the other party. You should not sign any releases dealing with your injury claim without having them reviewed by counsel. Likewise, you should not accept any checks from the other insurer unless you are ready to settle with them. It is not wise to do that until you know the full extent of your injury.
Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Vehicle Accident Attorney
Brien Roche represents clients in all types of vehicle accident matters or crashes with people on foot or bikes. Mr. Roche has obtained money damages for clients in crashes with trucks, cars and other vehicles. With over 45 years of trial experience, Brien Roche has garnered full and fair awards for his clients.
Brien Roche handles cases like:
- Car Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Truck Accident
- Drunk Driving Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Boating Accident
- Bus Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
For a Free Phone Consultation with an auto crash lawyer, complete the contact form on this page, or contact our office directly.
Automobile Accident Insurance
Auto crashes produce tough questions as to insurance coverage and may provide chances for many forms of coverage to exist:
- Accident liability insurance -This is the coverage that protects any driver being sued.
- Medpay or personal injury protection -This may protect any person in the car, without regard to fault, for the payment of treatment bills.
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage –This provides coverage to the injured party if the at fault driver either is not insured or had low limits.
- Automobile collision coverage -This will protect you as to damage to your vehicle.
Research Sources for Auto Crashes
Some good sources for info about auto safety are:
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an great website that provides data about highway safety.
- The Center for Auto Safety provides news about auto design problems and also has data as to lemon laws that protect people who purchase autos.
Don’t hesitate to contact Brien Roche Law. Mr. Roche for over 45 years has served the vehicle accident needs of Fairfax and Northern Virginia.
