This is a list of our firm's case results in Virginia (VA) and beyond. 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 or 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.

Carolina Collision Kills Moped Rider

Case Description: South Carolina (SC) Moped Rider Death from being struck by Automobile

Court/Date: The case settled prior to the lawsuit being filed.

Outcome: Settlement for $400,000.00

SCLA Staff: John C., attorney; Kelly Farley, legal assistant

What Happened:
On April 5, 2009, the 44-year-old decedent was a woman from Virginia who was a passenger on a moped travelling southbound on Highway 25 in Greenville, South Carolina (SC) when a vehicle driven by the defendant ran into the rear of the moped.  Both occupants were knocked off of the moped onto the street.  The defendant then ran over the decedent.  The defendant admitted that just prior to the impact, he had taken his eyes off of the road momentarily, and the State Trooper later determined that the defendant was driving too fast for the conditions.  The decedent was airlifted to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries the following day.  At the time of her death, no one was financially dependent on the decedent, who had a bi-polar handicap.
                
Decedent's sister, who served as Administrator of the Estate, is a resident of Richmond, Virginia.  There was a controversy over the correct beneficiaries, as the decedent had given up her parental rights to some of her children under Virginia law through adoptions.  The potential statutory beneficiaries were an adult daughter and the sister and brother of the decedent.  The issue was worked out by agreement among the family members.

Our firm was able to settle this difficult case with the insurance company prior to filing a lawsuit, resulting in a favorable outcome for the family members of the decedent. 

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.

Awarded: $400,000.00

    

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia (VA) injury law firm whose attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in VA if you've been seriously hurt by the carelessness of another person or company.

Virginia injury lawyers Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Rick, Jim and Randy have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law (Jim since '06, Rick since '10, and Randy since '12). This is a prestigious recognition that only 5 percent of lawyers receive.

We were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our Virginia Beach accident 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. 

We also offer free special reports and edit the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard blog sites as a public information service.

Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk, VA. 

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