Case Results

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Tractor Trailer Automobile Accident - Richmond, Virginia

This case resulted from an automobile collision that occured on I-95 in 2005. Our client was a passenger in a car drive by our client's spouse. They were traveling northbound on I-95. A police officer was driving north on I-95 in the far left lane. In an attempt to reach the median, the police officer made a sharp turn across all four lanes of traffic to enter a small gravel opening that would allow him to observe southbound traffic. There are witnesses that state that the officer unexpectedly cut through all four lanes of traffic and did not turn on any emergency lights or give any warning of his intentions. As a result, many cars had to hit their brakes to avoid hitting the officer. At that point, it is believed that our client's spouse hit the brakes and possible cut the wheel. The car swerved in front of a tractor trailer which resulted in a severe collision.

Our client was taken by ambulance to the Medical College of Virginia where the client was admitted for five days for a complete evaluation. The client then had several follow up visits at MCV for hearing problems. Our client's treatment was modest give the injuries and nature of the collision. After a few months, our client stopped all treatment to assist with the care of the spouse.

The case was mediated and had a successful result. It was settled for $240,000.

Awarded: $240,000