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November 18, 2019
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The VLW Digital Edition – Nov. 18, 2019
Three killed on roadside of Route 288 – $5 million settlement
November 18, 2019
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On June 27, 2018, a motorist, Linli Xu, was driving in the left lane of Route 288 when she struck a deer. Two other individuals, Justin Ransone and Amy Abbott, stopped on the side of the road to assist Xu. ...
Tagged with: Goochland County Circuit Court Million-Dollar Settlements Wrongful Death
Read More »Woman suffered wrist injury in T-bone wreck – $180,000 verdict
November 18, 2019
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On March 15, 2016, the defendant ran a stop sign in Virginia Beach, causing the plaintiff to T-bone her vehicle. Plaintiff sustained a displaced intra-articular distal radius fracture of the right wrist. Due to the location of the fracture, her ...
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Read More »Intestine was cut during gallbladder surgery – $975,000 settlement
November 18, 2019
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Because of ongoing abdominal pain, plaintiff planned an elective cholecystectomy in September 2017. Instead, because of pain associated with gallbladder disease, plaintiff’s surgery was moved up and the counseling physician’s surgical partner was scheduled to perform the procedure. Plaintiff had ...
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Read More »Man unable to return to work after accident – $900,000 settlement
November 18, 2019
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Plaintiff, who was a tractor-trailer driver, was rear-ended by another tractor-trailer while exiting the interstate. He suffered lower back injuries and aggravations of pre-existing injuries. He could not return to work and required treatment, including surgery. [19-T-135] Type of action: ...
Tagged with: Botetourt County Circuit Court Personal Injury Settlement
Read More »019-8-096 – Jurado-Alcantara v. Kincaid
November 18, 2019
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Read More »The trials of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day. A time to relax and reconnect with family. Ah, family. You love to see them come, and you’ll never admit how much you love to see them go. You prepare for Thanksgiving dinner as meticulously as you prepare ...
Read More »Stephens is named to DRI board
November 12, 2019
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Richmond attorney E. Ford Stephens has been named a National Director of DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar. Stephens currently serves on the DRI Insurance Roundtable Steering Committee. He has been a member of DRI for 32 years. He has ...
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