In one moment your entire life can change.  Such was the case for the family of a 13-year-old who was killed when the minivan he was riding in lost control and careened into the path of a dump truck.  The accident occurred on VA Route 5/John Tyler Highway in James City County, Virginia (VA).  Three adults were in the van, as were three children who suffered injured.  It’s unknown if the deceased teen was related to any of the other people.

Losing a child is one of the most difficult thing a parent can go through, and, as Virginia personal injury attorneys, it is the most difficult type of case we handle.

Many of our lawyers are parents, and we take these cases very seriously.  When a child is injured or killed, there are often long-lasting effects to the parents that need to be addressed as well. In the midst of all this pain and grief many parents are at a loss as to where to start the legal process.

If it was indeed the parent of the 13-year-old who was driving the van, the mother or father may falsely believe  he or she can’t recover damages on behalf of the child who died.  That is just not true.  What do I mean?  First, never accept fault without fully understanding what caused the accident-because a parent’s own fault does not mean a minor is not entitled to recover.  Get informed by reading our free consumer report on child injuries:  Child Injuries in Virginia and North Carolina: What You Must Know About Claims on Behalf of an Injured Minor/Child

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys handle Eastern Shore, Virginia (VA) injury lawsuits. Our lawyers have provided legal advice and representation for thousands of victims of car and truck accidents, including many on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. We are familiar with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and with the towns along Route 13, including people from Accomack, Onancock, Chincoteauge, Wachapreague, Cape Charles, Bloxom, Eastville, Exmore, Greenbackville, Machipongo, Mappsville, Melfa, Nassawadox, Onley, Tangier, Temperanceville, Wachapreague and Wallops Island. Check out our case results to see for yourself. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included in the 2011 issue of Best Lawyers in America. They, along with fellow attorney John M. Cooper, were also named 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law, an honor which fewer than 5 percent of outstanding lawyers receive. Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included in the 2011 issue of Best Lawyers in America. They, along with fellow attorney John M. Cooper, were also named 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law, an honor which fewer than 5 percent of outstanding lawyers receive. Though not every case meets our criteria, we offer free, confidential initial consultations. Give us a call at (800) 752-0042. If you can’t get through due to high call volume, please leave a message and we will return your call.