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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.
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Pedestrians Struck by Automobile Recover $540,000.00
SCLA STAFF: James C. Lewis, Attorney; Denell Falzon, Paralegal; Julia Hatcher, Legal Assistant
COURT/DATE Virginia Beach Circuit Court May, 2007
CASE DESCRIPTION Pedestrians Struck by Automobile
WHAT HAPPENED July 30, 2004, Plaintiffs DD and JS were visiting the city of Virginia Beach. At approximately 9:10 p.m. at night the two of them were crossing Atlantic Avenue in the crosswalk at 23rd Street. They had successfully crossed the two southbound lanes and the first northbound lane when they were struck in the eastern most lane by the Defendant. Both Plaintiffs suffered fractures of the right tibia and fibula. JS fractures healed without complications. DD required replacement of the intramedullary nail which had been originally applied while he was hospitalized in Virginia Beach, VA. For this reason his medical expenses were much higher.
At the time of the incident the Defendant had a Blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.09, DD had a BAC of 0.11 and JS had a BAC of 0.08. The attorneys in the case agreed that none of the alcohol related issues would be admissible at the trial.
OUTCOME The case settled in mediation two days before trial for $545,000.00, DD-$455,000.00 and JS-$90,000.00
KEY LEGAL STRATEGY Critical to the injured client's successfully prosecuting their claim was the fact that they retained a law firm quickly and our law firm had the entire scene of the accident carefully and thoroughly photographed within several weeks of the accident. This allowed our attorneys to show the jury what the condition of the roadway was at the time, given the fact that many changes had been made to the accident scene by the time the case was settled.
Awarded: $545,000.00
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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?