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12/12/2011
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Teen Passenger Killed in Charles City County, VA Car Wreck

A parent’s worst nightmare may well be getting a call from police telling them that their child has been injured or killed. Sadly, the parent’s of a 17-year old Virginia Beach, VA, boy received that call in early December 2011 and will be mourning instead of celebrating during the holiday season.

The teen was killed when the driver of the car he was riding in refused to stop for a Charles City County deputy. Instead of pulling over, the driver led the deputy on a high-speed chase and eventually crashed his Audi. Police say charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol are pending gainst the driver.


View a larger map of the area where a Virginia Beach teen died in a suspected drunk driing accident in Charles City County, VA.


It is always a tragedy when a passenger is injured or killed in a car accident, especially one as reckless and negligent as this one. It’s frustrating to know that the passenger was helpless and at the mercy of the driver during the whole ordeal. The family of someone who was killed in an accident faces many costs and challenges, including the following:

  • Funeral expenses and burial expenses.
  • Medical bills accumulated after the accident but before death.
  • Loss of support.
  • Loss of future income.

 

The point is that many families are so devastated and left so vulnerable that they just want to get the process over as quickly as possible. It is a mistake and a disservice to a loved one, however, not to pursue a valid wrongful death claim.

As a parent or guardian, being prepared to handle a situation suc as the one the Virginia Beach family now finds itself in will help ensure that you and your family receive proper compensation. To make this easier we have created a free Virginia (VA) wrongful death guide to help you.

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Category: Wrongful Death



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 casesWe 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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