Injuries Are Reported in Peak Hour Accidents on I-164 in Portsmouth, VA

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There were chaotic scenes and serious delays on the Interstates of Hampton Roads during the afternoon commute on June 7, 2013, as a result of a number of accidents.

Portsmouth police were at the scene of a single vehicle accident in the eastbound lane of I-164 near the West Norfolk Bridge, said spokeswoman Jan Clarke. A driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Later a second accident occurred on I-164 in Portsmouth near the APM Terminal exit. Two drivers were injured and were transported to local hospitals. The eastbound lanes were closed for some time.

Accidents also caused chaos during the afternoon commute on the Virginia Peninsula. A crash on I-64 at Fort Eustis caused a nine mile back up. The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) in Hampton saw a five mile backup on the same afternoon.

As a Portsmouth, VA car accident lawyer, I see at first hand the human cost of congestion in and around cities such as Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News and Hampton.

Congestion can be a recipe for accidents and frustration. If you are injured in an accident that’s the fault of another, you should be aware of the tricks insurance companies will use to try to reduce your payout. You should talk to an experienced Portsmouth, VA injury lawyer to know your rights. Call us for a free consultation.

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