Prince George County, VA (August 12, 2026) – A 4-month-old infant was hospitalized after being injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night, August 9, at the intersection of James River Drive and Ruffin Road in Prince George County.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:55 p.m. and it involved a Dodge Charger and a minivan. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the infant unconscious and unresponsive inside the minivan and transported the child to VCU Medical Center for advanced medical care.
According to police, preliminary findings indicate that the Dodge was turning left onto Ruffin Road from James River Drive when it collided with the minivan, which was traveling eastbound. Both drivers told officers they had a green light, and police said there were no independent witnesses at the scene.
Authorities reported that the two adults in the minivan were properly restrained and that the infant was secured in an appropriate child safety seat. Neither person in the Dodge was wearing a seatbelt, according to police. The intersection remained closed for approximately three hours while officers collected evidence.
The Prince George’s County Police Department Crash Team continues to investigate the collision.
We hope for a full and swift recovery of the child.
What Legal Protections Apply When a Child Is Injured in a Virginia Crash?
Virginia law provides specific protections concerning claims brought on behalf of children who suffer personal injuries. A child’s status as a minor can affect the time available to bring a claim: the state generally imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions, but that period is tolled while the victim is under 18.
As a result, a child typically has until they come of age to file a claim in their own name after the injury, although certain statutory exceptions may shorten or otherwise modify this timeframe depending on the type of case.
The law also distinguishes between the child’s own injury claim and certain expenses incurred by a parent or guardian. Virginia generally provides a five-year limitations period for an action by a parent or guardian seeking expenses related to treating an injured child or loss of the child’s services, although other statutory provisions can affect how these periods operate. This distinction can be important for families dealing with extensive medical care after a serious collision.
Medical documentation can be especially important when an infant suffers a traumatic injury because the child’s treatment may involve specialized care and continued medical evaluation. Hospital records, diagnostic testing, physician recommendations, rehabilitation records, and documentation of related expenses can help establish the nature and consequences of the injury.
While families continue with the recovery process, a car accident lawyer from Virginia can review the child’s medical records and the circumstances of the collision to explain which claims may be available under state law.
If your child has been injured in a crash and you are unsure of what steps to take, our team at Blaszkow Legal can help you. We can also evaluate how Virginia’s rules concerning the child may affect your claim and related expenses incurred by the family. Our team can explain what documentation may be relevant as the medical treatment continues.
Do not hesitate to call Blaszkow Legal at (703) 879-5910 if you would like to learn more about your legal options.
Note: When creating these blog posts, our team of writers utilizes external sources, including local and state news sources, social media platforms, police accident incident reports, state police accident reports, and at times, eyewitness accounts. Please contact us immediately if you discover any incorrect information so that we can update the post with the most current, accurate information available.
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