NORFOLK, VA — April 15, 2025: Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers’ experienced attorneys have built a formidable reputation for getting as much money as they can for their clients. The firm’s success is revealed in the March 24th article of Virginia Lawyers Weekly which includes three Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers cases in the million-dollar-plus settlements in 2024.
Every year, Virginia Lawyers Weekly reports the top settlements in the state. By securing several top case results in Virginia last year, our legal team further cemented our reputation as one of the state’s leading personal injury law firms. These life-changing results reflect our strategic approach to personal injury law and our unwavering dedication to ensuring each of our clients receive top-tier, personalized legal representation.
$2.5 million – Passenger Injured in Trucking Accident
This settlement stemmed from an unusual trucking accident sequence on a major Virginia highway. Plaintiff was a passenger, but liability was contested. The defense claimed a sudden emergency and that plaintiff’s host driver was exclusively at fault.
$2.5 million – Army Mechanic Discharged After Injury in Car Accident
The plaintiff suffered a dislocated shoulder when the defendant attempted to make a U-turn into plaintiff’s direction of travel despite having a solid green light that required him to yield to oncoming traffic. A collision ensued, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.
The plaintiff was placed under anesthesia for reduction of his shoulder dislocation. Later imaging studies revealed he also suffered a torn labrum that required surgical repair.
After three shoulder procedures, the plaintiff continued to suffer significant range of motion deficits and weakness. As a result, the U.S. Army submitted plaintiff to a medical review board which found him to be physical unfit for continued service and issued him an honorable discharge. Plaintiff had intended to continue service in the army until reaching full military retirement age.
Initial mediation was unsuccessful, but continued efforts by Judge Thomas Shadrick (Ret.) facilitated settlement in the weeks preceding trial.
$1.25 million – Driver Suffers Several Fractures When Vehicle Struck Head-On
The plaintiff was traveling on Route 13 in Cape Charles when the defendant crossed the median, striking the plaintiff’s vehicle head-on. The plaintiff suffered catastrophic orthopedic injuries, including fractures to the femur, second and third lumbar vertebrae, radius, tibia, fibula and foot.
A life-care plan was prepared presuit, along with an American Medical Association whole body impairment rating. Several “day-in-the-life” videos of the plaintiff and close friends were also conducted.
A pre-suit demand package, including medical illustrations, was initially ignored by State Farm, so a lawsuit was filed in Northampton County Circuit Court. Upon receiving a courtesy copy of the complaint, the insurance company tendered its policy limits of $1.25 million before its defense counsel entered an appearance.
About Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, our team of skilled personal injury attorneys—known as The Car Crash Experts—has more than 120 years of combined experience. We have a proven track record of success and have recovered tens of millions of dollars in high-value settlements and verdicts for our clients. We handle every case personally, helping people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents throughout Hampton Roads get back on their feet.
In addition to offering award-winning legal services, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers proudly supports numerous community initiatives and charity events. For example, we partnered with WAVY for Operation School Supplies to distribute $15,000 to Hampton Roads schools, and our Vote for a Cause contest resulted in a $10,000 donation to a Norfolk-based youth development organization.
