Road crewman killed by driver, estate gets all limits – $996,363 Settlement

Plaintiff’s decedent was part of a road-work crew. Defendant drove his car into plaintiff’s decedent and killed him.

Defendant denied negligence and asserted defenses of unavoidable accident, sudden emergency, assumption of risk, and contributory negligence.

The settlement amount represented 100 percent of the insurance coverage available.

Type of action: Wrongful Death

Injuries alleged: Wrongful Death

Name of case: Confidential

Court: Prince William Circuit Court

Date resolved: Oct. 25, 2017

Special damages: $4,295 for funeral and burial expenses

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $996,363.70

Attorneys for plaintiff: Stephen M. Smith, Hampton, and Edward E. Scher, Richmond