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.

Tractor-Trailer/Car Crash Wrongul Death - $2.4 Million Settlement

State Court, Virginia 2006

Staff:
James C.Lewis, Attorney
Denell Falzon, Paralegal
Karen Lorda, Legal Assistant
Donald Case, Investigator
Geraldine Bacan, Investigator

What happened:
LW was a passenger in an automobile, and with his coworker he was on the way to work. Approaching the vehicle from behind was a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer operator attempted to change lanes but miscalculated the distance between his truck and the rear of the car, and when he clipped to the rear of the car, it caused the car to flip over, which nearly instantly kill LW. LW was survived by his wife of 38 years and his four adult children. The tragic wreck occurred on a rural highway in Virginia.

Key legal strategy:
We analyzed the possible places for a lawsuit that would need to be filed quickly in order to preserve evidence relating to the causes of the tractor-trailer wreck, and located a favorable venue where one of the defendant's subsidiary companies did business. A second key legal strategy was to locate a grief counselor. Although the adult children and surviving spouse did not feel that they had a need for any counseling, a grief counselor was able to interview the surviving family members and put it into a report as well as testimony the tremendous losses that the family suffered. The grief counselor was tremendously effective, and so much so that the defended tried to have the grief counselor excluded from the trial, which never was ruled upon. About a month before trial the parties agreed to have the case mediated by a retired judge. While case did not settle on the day of mediation, the mediator continued the settlement discussions and was able to successfully resolve the case several weeks later.

Result:
Case was settled in favor of L. W.'s estate for $2.4 million

Awarded: $2.4 Million Car/Truck/Tractor Trailer Wrongful Death Settlement

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 truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.