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10/16/2011
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Chesapeake Personal Injury Lawyer Info: Litigation Continues From Tragic Interstate 81 Truck-Car Wreck

A tragic 2009 truck-car accident that occurred on I-81 in Shenandoah County, Virginia (VA), led to wrongful death claims that were settled for $2.175 million. The claims were filed by the estates of Hilario Guox Vicente, Ramiro Vicente-Atjun and Dennis Lavelle Fayne, and our firm is familiar with the claims because we represent one of the estates in mediation. 

The accident was caused by a truck driver who crashed his tractor-trailer into the Vicentes' Hyundai, which had slowed because of an accident on the highway. The at-fault truck driver and the trucking company that employed him have now filed a $2.175 million federal lawsuit against the parties involved in the highway accident that caused the victims to slow down. The at-fault truck driver is alleging that the parties involved in the first crash were negligent when they had their acident and caused the highway to be blocked.

These types of lawsuits are quite common after a wrongful death claim has been settled or a jury verdict has been entered. The at-fault party tries to find another party involved on whom they can pin financial liability.   

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Category: Wrongful Death

Labels: accident Cooper Crash I-81 lawsuit settlement Shenandoah County truck VA Virginia injury lawyer Wreck


About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.



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