In January 2025, the attorneys at Breit Biniazan secured a $10.3 million settlement for a 90-year-old woman who suffered life-altering injuries in a box truck accident in Virginia. This case is a powerful reminder of how negligence behind the wheel can permanently alter lives—and how skilled legal representation can help victims reclaim their dignity, security, and independence.
On August 31, 2022, the plaintiff, then 90 years old, was returning home from a simple lunch outing with a friend. Their quiet afternoon was shattered when a commercial box truck failed to yield at an intersection and collided with their vehicle.
Before the crash, she was known throughout her community as a vibrant and compassionate woman—devoting her days to delivering meals to homebound residents, running her church’s food bank, and caring for others. After the crash, everything changed.
She suffered multiple broken bones and endured a series of surgeries that left her wheelchair-bound. Despite the best medical care, ongoing pain and complications robbed her of the independence she once cherished.
This case was handled by Attorneys Kevin Biniazan, Jeffrey Breit, and Alexis Bale of Virginia Beach, with co-counsel Paul Mack of Chesterfield and Bob Pfeifer of Williamsburg.
After months of litigation, mediation initially failed to bring the parties to resolution. The Breit Biniazan team continued building the case—conducting detailed depositions, securing multiple court orders for key evidence, and preparing for trial through an intensive pre-trial process.
In the two months leading up to trial, the legal teams appeared before the court nearly a dozen times to argue over two dozen pre-trial motions and motions in limine. This thorough preparation made clear that the Breit Biniazan team was ready to take the case to trial and fight for full accountability.
Just one week before trial, the defendant company offered $10.3 million to resolve all claims, an offer that came just days after the plaintiff’s 94th birthday.
Truck accident cases are often complex. They involve corporate defendants, insurance carriers, and multiple parties who may share liability. In this case, it took determined legal strategy, persistence through discovery battles, and a willingness to go the distance for our client to achieve justice.
Commercial vehicles like box trucks, tractor-trailers, and delivery vehicles pose serious risks when companies fail to train drivers properly, monitor fatigue, or maintain their fleets. Even one moment of inattention can cause catastrophic harm to innocent people.
Our team at Breit Biniazan has extensive experience handling truck and commercial vehicle accidents—cases that require deep knowledge of federal trucking regulations, vehicle maintenance standards, and the aggressive tactics often used by corporate defense teams.
Beyond the courtroom, this case represents what drives us at Breit Biniazan: helping people reclaim their lives after tragedy. Our client was known for giving selflessly to others. When she needed help, she deserved the same dedication and care.
We believe that every client deserves more than just legal representation—they deserve a team that listens, supports, and fights for their future.
This $10.3 million result is not just about financial recovery—it’s about accountability. Trucking companies and their insurers must understand that cutting corners and disregarding safety has consequences.
For victims, a fair settlement can help cover:
At Breit Biniazan, we’re proud to deliver outcomes that help our clients rebuild after catastrophic injuries.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a truck or commercial vehicle accident, you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. Our attorneys have the experience, resources, and determination to take on corporate defendants and win.
Call Breit Biniazan today for a free consultation. We represent clients throughout Virginia and across the country on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
