#14 - $2 million

By Sarah Rodriguez
Published: January 16, 2008

Raymond v. Rapphahn

 

Type of Case: Personal injury, traumatic brain injury

Court: Fairfax Circuit Court

Attorneys: Peter DePaolis and Julie H. Heiden, Fairfax

Summary: Molly Raymond’s vehicle was hit by two teenagers driving at a high rate of speed in separate vehicles just after she had turned right on red on the Fairfax County Parkway. Raymond, a 50-year-old registered nurse who had run marathons, suffered a traumatic brain injury and soft-tissue injuries to her neck, back and hip. She has limited short-term memory and reduced mental capacity.

Insurance coverage was limited to $500,000, $100,000 from each of the teenage drivers and $300,000 in underinsured motorist benefits.


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