Parrish Law Firm Wins $150,000 Virginia Wrongful Death Settlement

The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm secured a $150,000 wrongful death settlement after uncovering an AAA underinsured motorist policy the family did not know existed. The case stemmed from a fatal rollover crash on Interstate 77 in Carroll County, Virginia, and the settlement was approved by the Prince William County Circuit Court.

Why it matters: - The case added $100,000 in recovery the family did not know was available. - The settlement helped cover wrongful death losses tied to a fatal crash, including insurance, medical and funeral costs. - The result shows how policy review can materially change the value of an injury or death claim.

What happened: - The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm secured a $150,000 settlement in a Virginia wrongful death case. - The case arose from a rollover crash on Interstate 77 in Carroll County on Dec. 16, 2023. - The vehicle was traveling southbound when it ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned. - The woman was taken by ambulance to a hospital and died about two hours after the crash. - The settlement was approved by the Prince William County Circuit Court.

The details: - Jim Parrish’s team represented the personal representative of the woman’s estate. - The family initially reported that State Farm had offered $50,000 to be placed in an estate account. - The firm established representation with State Farm and looked for other possible insurance coverage. - That investigation uncovered an AAA underinsured motorist policy. - The firm obtained the full $100,000 per-person limit under that AAA UIM policy. - The total settlement included the AAA recovery and other proceeds to reach $150,000. - Case preparation focused on the police account, hospital and emergency care information, medical and funeral expense records, and available insurance coverage. - The firm said identifying the AAA policy added a recovery source the family did not know existed.

Between the lines: - The case underscores how missing or overlooked coverage can leave families with less compensation than they may be entitled to receive. - The result also reflects the value of early legal review after a fatal crash, especially when multiple insurers may be involved. - The firm noted that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in other cases.

What's next: - The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm says families seeking help with wrongful death claims can contact the firm for a free consultation at 571-229-1800 or visit theparrishlawfirm.com. - The firm continues to handle car accident, truck crash, dog bite and other personal injury cases in Virginia. - The firm has offices in Manassas, Fairfax and Leesburg.

The bottom line: - A hidden AAA policy turned a $50,000 offer into a $150,000 wrongful death settlement for the family.