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Emily is a Virginia injury attorney who handles car accidents, medical malpractice, FELA, wrongful death, etc.

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1/18/2012
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Sentencing Continued in Virginia Car Wreck that Killed Three People

The sentencing for drunk driver from Norfolk, Virginia (VA), who caused a fatal car wreck in August 2010 has been continued. Two other passengers suffered serious injuries in the wreck that happened when the speeding driver missed a turn and allowed his car to hit a guardrail and several trees before smashing into the front porch of a home. Authorities and emergency responders could barely distinguish a vehicle out of the damage, according to DelmarvaNow.com.

The driver’s blood alcohol content was more than three times that of the legal limit of .08. In addition, the car was estimated to be going 100 mph at the time of the crash.
The driver was convicted on three counts of involuntary manslaughter, with the jury recommending that he be sentenced to 25 years in prison.

The family of the victims should consult with a personal injury lawyer in Virginia to discuss their legal options. The reckless behavior of this at-fault driver could be grounds for wrongful death claims and potentially punitive damages. To learn about what type of damages can be pursued in a Virginia wrongful death suit, read this consumer report written by an experienced wrongful death attorney.

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Category: Wrongful Death

Labels: deaths drunk driving injured injuries Norfolk personal injury lawyer in Virginia sentencing VA vehicular manslaughter Virginia Wreck wrongful death attorney in Virginia


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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