Tractor-trailer hits, kills veteran traveling in adjacent lane on I-95 — $10 million settlement

Injuries alleged: Wrongful death

Name of mediator: Judge Michael C. Allen (Ret.)

Attorneys for plaintiff: Ryan T. Walker and Mike J. Braggs, Richmond, Marks & Harrison; Bryan L. Meadows, Fredericksburg, Marks & Harrison

Description of case: During the summer of 2023, a tractor-trailer driver was in the middle lane on Interstate 95 North when he moved into the right lane without seeing the decedent, resulting in a collision between the tractor-trailer, the decedent and another vehicle.

As a result of the crash, the decedent died at the scene.

The decedent had been in the military for more than 20 years and had recently retired. After retirement, he worked with the Department of Defense as a civilian contractor.

The decedent was survived by his wife, two adult sons and minor daughter. He was the sole provider for his wife and minor child.

Defense requested a pre-suit mediation.

Plaintiff’s counsel retained Dr. Robert W. Cook at the Robins School of Business to calculate the decedent’s future loss earnings, as well as hiring Juris Production Inc. to put together a video of who the decedent was as a person, what he meant to his friends, and what he meant to his family. With the assistance of retired Judge Michael C. Allen, both sides agreed to resolve the matter for $10 million.

Plaintiff’s counsel’s law firm provided case information.

[024-T-185]