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10/7/2011
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FedEx Driver Killed in Accident Involving Tractor-Trailer, Another Vehicle

I'm sure the last morning Brian Payne, a Portsmouth, Virginia (VA), FedEx driver, got ready for work he was expecting to come home to his family. Unfortunately, he died in a traffic accident while trying to do his job and deliver packages. The fatal accident occurred on US Route 58 while the FedEx driver was waiting to turn onto Chappel Drive.

A tractor-trailer rear-ended the FedEx truck, smashing it into a culvert and into another car who was trying to turn right. My thoughts go out to the family of this young man. As a Virginia wrongful death attorney, I hope that his family is able to recover financially and emotionally.

But how much is a human life worth? That is a million dollar question.

When calculating wrongful death settlements, attorneys, judges and jury members have to ask
  • How many future wages were lost for the family?
    How much household support was lost?
    How much potential did this person have?
    What emotional suffering will the survivors feel from the loss of this person?

Virginia, like most states, has laws stating that a person or corporation whose negligence caused a person to die can, and should, be held responsible for the harms and losses their negligence produced.

If you are looking for information about what to do after a loved one was taken from you in an accident, read this free report.


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Category: Wrongful Death

Labels: brain Payne fed ex fed ex driver killed Portsmouth truck accident truck accidents wrongful death wrongful death attorney


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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