Personal Injury Law

Car Crash Wrongful Death Suit Settled For $1.75 Million

By Louthian Law Firm

The family of a 14-year-old girl killed in a car crash more than five years ago has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the family with whom she was visiting for $1.75 million, reports the Richmond Times-Dispatch of Virginia.

When the 14-year-old's father dropped his daughter at her friend's house, he specifically told her friend's mother she was not to ride in an automobile with a juvenile, the newspaper reported. He told her "no boys with cars" and was told "not to worry."

Later, the mother told the girls to accept a ride home from the movie theater with a young boy, despite knowing he had a reputation for recklessness, according to the article. During the ride home, the young girl sent her family a text message saying she feared for her life.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled last year that although supervising adults cannot be expected to ensure a child's welfare, they are liable when they fail to act responsibly. That set the stage for the settlement.

If you have been in an accident, it?s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for wrongful death or permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out our confidential online consultation form.

Car Crash Wrongful Death Settlement

Full post as published by South Carolina Lawyer Blog on April 21, 2010 (boomark / email).