Carcagno & Associates

$7.5M

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle collision. The decedent's vehicle caught fire, and she suffered fatal injuries. The estate alleged that two bars were negligent in serving alcohol to the intoxicated driver who caused the crash. The bars failed to respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment.

$26k

One driver was operating her vehicle with a passenger when their car was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, shoulder, and knee. The passenger claimed injuries to her neck and back. Both drivers sued, claiming the other was negligent in operating their vehicle. The case proceeded on the issues of injuries and damages.

$10k

One driver was traveling south on a highway when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back, thigh, and shoulder. The second driver alleged the first driver sped up, cut in front, and then braked suddenly, causing the collision. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and lost earnings.

$3k

One driver was traveling south on a highway when another driver rear-ended them. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed back and neck injuries. The second driver argued the first driver stopped suddenly. The jury found the second driver mostly at fault but also found the first driver partially at fault.

$2k

One driver was stopped at a red light when the vehicle behind them rear-ended them, pushing their car into the vehicle in front. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The driver who caused the collision admitted to being distracted by his cell phone but denied gross negligence. The jury found the defendant negligent but not grossly negligent.

$2k

One driver was turning left at an intersection when the other driver allegedly ran a red light and hit the side of her vehicle. The turning driver claimed she injured her back in the collision. The other driver denied fault, stating the turning driver did not maintain her lane. Medical records showed degenerative disc issues, which the defense argued were not caused by the accident.