Virginia Lawyers Weekly VA Lawyers Weekly
On Dec. 2, 2019, the decedent, Abraham Feldman, a 60-year-old male, was crossing a street near the intersection of Old Courthouse Road and Gallows Road in Fairfax County. Feldman was crossing the street within the crosswalk when he was struck by an SUV being driven by Joseph Halligan. Both Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Halligan attempted to render aid to Feldman, who was severely injured. Feldman was transported to Fairfax INOVA hospital. After two days at INOVA Fairfax, Feldman died. Halligan was charged with “Failure to Yield to Pedestrian.” Halligan was insured with a policy through GEICO with policy limits of $300k. Amount of final settlement: $310,825.47.
[020-T-128]
Injuries alleged: Death
Name of case: Estate of Abraham Feldman v. Joseph Halligan
Court: Fairfax County Circuit Court
Date resolved: 10/30/2020
Special damages: $227,156 in hospital bills and funeral expenses
Verdict or settlement: Settlement
Amount: $310,825.47
Attorney(s) for plaintiff (and city): Peter J. Schwartz, Leesburg
Attorney(s) for defendant (and city): Michael Joshi, Fairfax, attorney for GEICO; Peter Greenspun, Fairfax, attorney for Joseph Halligan
Insurance carrier: GEICO
