A Fairfax County Police officer was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Prince William County, Virginia. The automobile accident occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2010. The driver of the other vehicle, John Aubrey Cook, was operating his car under the influence of alcohol, ran a red light and collided with the 43 year old Fairfax County Police Officer who was driving a 2005 GMC Savana. The automobile accident occurred at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and University Boulevard. Mr. Cook's 23 year old daughter who was a passenger in his vehicle was also seriously injured.
The Officer was transported by helicopter to a local hospital with injuries that included fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.
Mr. Cook, who ran the red light and struck the Police Officer who was making a left turn from University Parkway on to Prince William Parkway, is currently being held without bond. He is being charged with maiming another person while driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license.
The officer who was injured in this automobile accident has a claim for personal injuries against the driver of the other vehicle in addition to a claim for punishment/punitive damages. Many States do not allow a claim for punitive damages in these types of automobile accident cases. Virginia personal injury law makes a specific exception if the defendant's blood alcohol level is .15 or higher. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+8.01-44.5
If you, a family member or someone you know has been injured in an automobile accident or your would like more information on automobile accidents or punitive damages, you can visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com or call for a free consultation with one of our experienced Virginia accident lawyers.
The Officer was transported by helicopter to a local hospital with injuries that included fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.
Mr. Cook, who ran the red light and struck the Police Officer who was making a left turn from University Parkway on to Prince William Parkway, is currently being held without bond. He is being charged with maiming another person while driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license.
The officer who was injured in this automobile accident has a claim for personal injuries against the driver of the other vehicle in addition to a claim for punishment/punitive damages. Many States do not allow a claim for punitive damages in these types of automobile accident cases. Virginia personal injury law makes a specific exception if the defendant's blood alcohol level is .15 or higher. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+8.01-44.5
If you, a family member or someone you know has been injured in an automobile accident or your would like more information on automobile accidents or punitive damages, you can visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com or call for a free consultation with one of our experienced Virginia accident lawyers.
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