The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm secured a $150,000 settlement in a wrongful death case involving a woman who died following a rollover crash on Interstate 77 in Carroll County, Virginia.
The family faced questions about an insurance offer and how to proceed. Jim Parrish’s team took on the wrongful death matter on behalf of her estate’s personal representative, uncovered additional insurance coverage the family did not know was available, and obtained the full available UIM limit.
What Happened
On December 16, 2023, at approximately 8:32 p.m., the vehicle was traveling southbound on I-77 in Carroll County, Virginia. Conditions were described as clear and dry.
According to the police report summary, the vehicle ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment, and overturned. The passenger was ejected onto the roadway.
Emergency Care and the Loss of a Loved One
The woman was transported by ambulance to the hospital. She died approximately two hours after the crash.
Her family was left to address the insurance matter and gather information about her medical care and funeral expenses while grieving her death.
An Insurance Offer and Questions About Next Steps
When the family first contacted the firm, they reported that State Farm had offered $50,000 to be placed in an estate account. They needed assistance understanding how to move forward with the claim.
Uncovering Additional Insurance Coverage
As the firm investigated the available insurance coverage, it uncovered an additional underinsured motorist (UIM) policy issued by AAA that the family did not know was available. The firm pursued the additional claim and obtained the full $100,000 per-person UIM policy limit for the family.
How Jim Parrish and His Team Approached the Claim
Our team represented the estate’s personal representative in the wrongful death matter, established representation with State Farm, and pursued the additional UIM claim through AAA.
Case preparation focused on the police account of the collision, the woman’s hospital and emergency care, the medical and funeral expense documentation, and every potentially available source of insurance coverage.
The Final Settlement
The case concluded with a total wrongful death settlement of $150,000. The resolution included the full $100,000 per-person UIM policy limit obtained through AAA and was approved by the Prince William County Circuit Court.
If your family has lost a loved one in a Virginia car accident, contact The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm for a free consultation about your situation.
Case results depend on the unique facts and circumstances of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
