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- Winter Driving Conditions like Black Ice and Heavy Snow Can Be Challenging for Virginia (VA) Drivers.
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This is a list of our firm's case results. We can't guarantee you'll receive the same results, but we can guarantee we'll work tirelessly on your behalf and try to obtain the jury verdict/settlement you deserve.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.
Black Ice Causes Multiple Accidents, One Death
Staff: James C. Lewis and Emily M. Brannon, Attorneys; Denell Falzon, Paralegal; and Dana Roth, Legal Assistant.
Case Description: Driver struck by out of control tractor trailer after exiting his vehicle. What happened?
The contractor client was on his way to work in his personal car during the early morning hours, prior to sunrise. During the several hour period prior to his trip, a small amount of rain caused a portion of the highway to become covered with “black ice”. When the contractor client's vehicle hit this “black ice”, he lost control and his car went off to the side of the road and rolled over onto its roof. Our contractor client got out of his car, called 911 and began retrieving personal items from his vehicle. At that time, the Defendant tractor trailer, traveling in the same direction as the Plaintiff, hit the same patch of “black ice” and lost control of his tractor trailer. It struck our client, killing him immediately.
The contractor client's widow hired our firm to represent his estate. It was the Plaintiff’s contention that because the Defendant driver carried a commercial driver’s license, he was under a higher duty of care to other motorists than someone with an ordinary driver’s license.
The case was vigorously defended by the tractor trailer’s insurance company and was settled at the end of a day long mediation for $410,000.00.
Awarded: $410,000.00
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DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT, AND THE VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS MENTIONED ON THIS WEBSITE, WHILE ACCURATE, DO NOT REPRESENT WHAT WE MAY OBTAIN FOR YOU IN YOUR CASE.
Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Passengers Recover $1,512,000.00
- Rear Ender-Neck/Cervical Fusion Surgery, Lost Income and Earnings
- Pedestrians Struck by Automobile Recover $540,000.00
- Car Accident-minivan-knee surgery
- Crosswalk Accident With Broken Leg Settles For $227,000.00
Awarded: $1,512,000.00
Awarded: $545,000.00
Awarded: $227,000
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Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- I've been hurt in a car wreck and the insurance company for the other driver has called me to give a recorded statement. Should I do it?
- Should I use my regular health insurance to pay for the medical care I need as a result of a car accident?
- Our new clients in car accident cases often asked, "Can I accept a check which has been offered to me for my car repairs or will that mess up my claim for injuries and medical bills?"
- Why shouldn't I just take a quick settlement for whatever the car insurance company for the other driver will pay me?
- What do I do if the at-fault driver's car insurance is not returning my calls or dragging its feet after a Virginia car accident with injuries?