Name of case: Kehoe v. Harvey 

Case type: Automobile accident 

Court: Hampton Circuit Court 

Attorney: John E. Zydron, Virginia Beach 

Summary: The defendant lost control of her vehicle and crossed the double yellow lines, striking the plaintiffs’ vehicle head-on. The plaintiff driver, age 82, suffered blunt chest trauma and an ankle fracture. He fully recovered and settled his case for $150,000. 

The driver’s wife, age 79, was the front seat passenger. She suffered a broken arm and fractures to both ankles. She underwent multiple surgeries, spent four months in inpatient rehabilitation and continued to follow up with outpatient care. 

Medical bills for the plaintiff passenger were more than $425,000. 

Her case settled for $1,125,000.