BenGlassLaw Injury Team Settles Northern Virginia Car Accident for $325,000 Even Though Defendant Was Unlicensed and Uninsured
A 39-year-old mother of four was struck in a T-bone crash while leaving her Herndon neighborhood. The driver who hit her was unlicensed and ran a red light. The impact of the crash caused a one-foot intrusion into the driver’s side of her car and she had to be cut out by EMTs.
The Car Accident Injuries
The BenGlassLaw client was diagnosed with displaced pelvic fractures and spent two days in the hospital before being released with a rolling walker.
Displaced pelvic fractures occur when one or more bones in the pelvis break and the broken parts are misaligned. These fractures often result from high-energy trauma such as car accidents or falls. Displacement indicates that the broken bone fragments have moved out of their normal position, which can cause severe pain, bleeding, and instability. Treatment typically involves surgical intervention to realign and stabilize the bones, followed by rehabilitation to restore mobility and function.
While the fractures healed, she was also diagnosed with a left hip labral tear. Over the course of the next two years she underwent three surgeries to repair the hip tear. She incurred more than $160,000 in medical costs.
Penalties for Driving Without a Driver’s License
In Virginia, driving without a valid driver’s license is prohibited and can result in the following penalties:
1. First Offense:
– A class 2 misdemeanor, which can include up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 .
2. Second or Subsequent Offense:
– A class 1 misdemeanor, which can include up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, and vehicle impoundment until the driver obtains a valid license .
BenGlassLaw Will Work Hard to Find All of the Money
Even though the Defendant had pre-paid his traffic ticket, State Farm denied liability for the crash and no offer was made pre-suit. Through the discovery process, our Virginia Car Accident Legal Team learned that the Defendant did not have his own auto insurance policy. However, we were able to find a $300,000 policy on the vehicle he was driving and an additional $25,000 in coverage via the “resident relative” rule because he was living on a cousin’s couch at the time of the crash. This was all the available insurance coverage and the case settled for $325,000 before depositions were taken.
More Information from Virginia’s Car Accident Lawyers
- The Virginia Car Accident Lawyers’ You Tube Channel
- A Guide to Soft Tissue Injury Settlements in Virginia Car Accidents
- After A Car Accident, Should I Go to the Hospital?
- How Are My Medical Bills Paid After a Car Accident In Virginia?
- Damages You’re Entitled to After Being Injured in An Auto Accident