According to Virginia Beach city police, a 49-year-old Chesapeake man was killed early on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. Antonio Reid was struck by a piece of equipment at the 900 block of Nimmo Parkway in Virginia Beach and went into cardiac arrest. Mr. Reid was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. […]
When You Lose a Loved One: Wrongful Death Claims
When an accident resulting in injury is caused by negligence of another, the victim can typically file a lawsuit to obtain compensation. Unfortunately, in some instances, an accident results in the fatality of the victim. A wrongful death can be caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intoxication of the offender. Any of the following […]
Tragedy in Roanoke – Two Teens Killed in Roanoke County
20-year-old Jefferson Cody Elliott, from Roanoke County, and 18-year-old Danial Wayne Buckner, from Franklin County, were killed at the scene of an auto accident. The crash occurred on Monday, November 11, 2013, before dawn in the 5900 block of Merriman Road in Roanoke County. According to reports, the driver lost control of the sedan, went […]
Suggestions To Cope With A Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one can be devastating- it can be even more traumatic when the death was unexpected. You may be overwhelmed with emotions and questions, or with shock and disbelief. These feeling and thoughts are all a normal part of the grieving process. Everyone copes with loss in their own way. If you […]
$8.8 Million Rewarded in Wrongful Death Case
An $8.8 Million settlement was awarded to the family of a woman killed in an automobile accident. The woman and her husband were struck by a teen driver who was not only speeding, but texting while driving. After further investigation it was found that the teen was texting his girlfirend when the accident occured, and […]