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DUI Leesburg - passenger killed

It makes me sad every time I read about someone who was killed by a drunk driver.  On September 10, Justin Robert Shuback was driving drunk when he rammed into the rear of a dump truck.  His passenger, Adam Katz -- who was probably his friend -- was killed.  Shuback ran away from the scene of the crash.  He was charged with felony hit and run and DUI.

I also get mad when I read such stories.  I know, I know.  A criminal accusation doesn't mean a conviction.  I revere the Constitution.  Really, I do.  But besides the criminal justice system, there is an important civil justice system.  Under Virginia's wrongful death laws, Katz's family can sue Shuback for money damages for the losses they have suffered at the hands of the drunk driver Shuback.  Those are important rights to hold the wrongdoer responsible for the death of a loved one.

If it turns out that Shuback was indeed drunk, he may be subject to punitive damages, not just negligence.

Anyone who has lost a family member in Virginia because of the carelessness of another should contact a lawyer experienced with wrongful death claims.  The lawyers at Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey help families whose loved one has been killed by the negligence of another.  Give us a call at 703-273-9500, contact us through our website, www.WRSattorneys.com, or email srohrstaff@wrsattorneys.com.  We answer your questions for free. 

At Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey, we only represent individuals who have been injured through the fault of someone else, including people who have been injured by drunk drivers.   We believe it is important for injured people to have good information so they can make the best decisions.  Contact us through the website, http://www.WRSattorneys.com, or send an email to srohrstaff@wrsattorneys.com.  You can also call us at 703-273-9500 or send a fax to 703-273-9505.  We answer your questions for free.

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