Georgia Head-On Collision Wrongful Death Settles for $4,950,000

One driver was traveling on a tollway when their vehicle ran out of gas and became disabled. The other driver, who was following behind, struck the disabled vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the second driver 80% liable and the first driver 20% liable.

One driver stopped in traffic due to construction. The other driver rear-ended the stopped vehicle. The injured driver claimed ankle and back injuries. The defense argued the accident was unavoidable or that the driver acted as an ordinary and prudent driver. The jury found the second driver liable but awarded no damages.

On August 1, 2013, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and 40th Street in New York City. The pedestrian was in a crosswalk when an unknown vehicle struck her, causing severe personal injuries. The driver fled the scene without identifying themselves. On July 15, 2016, the injured party filed a claim against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MUAIC), asserting compliance with applicable state insurance law and claiming to be a covered person who had sustained a serious injury. The plaintiff sought damages for personal injuries, alleging the accident was caused solely by the negligence of the unknown driver and that all other available remedies had been exhausted. MUAIC responded with several defenses, arguing that the plaintiff's injuries were caused, in whole or in part, by her own conduct, or that she had not sustained a "serious injury" as defined under the state's insurance law. MUAIC also contended that the plaintiff might receive reimbursement from collateral sources, which would entitle the corporation to offset costs. The case proceeded to trial, and on November 18, 2019, a jury returned a verdict in favor of MUAIC, awarding no damages to the plaintiff.

One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. The driver and a passenger in the first truck claimed injuries. The passenger's claim was settled before trial. The driver's claim proceeded to trial, where the jury found the second driver liable for the accident.

On May 26, 2004, a plaintiff was a passenger in an automobile that was rear-ended near the intersection of Bedford Avenue and De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The plaintiff's vehicle was preparing to make a U-turn when the collision occurred. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the driver of the striking vehicle was negligent and the vehicle owner was vicariously liable. The defendants conceded liability, and the case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained a herniated disc at C5-6, seeking medical treatment 21 days after the incident. Treatment included chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and hot and cold packs over several months. The plaintiff reported missing two days of work and alleged permanent neck pain, decreased range of motion, and episodes of immobility, asserting an inability to engage in activities such as dancing, playing basketball, or wearing high heels. A family medicine physician testified on the plaintiff's behalf. The defendants argued that any injuries sustained by the plaintiff resolved within 90 days of the accident, with the decreased range of motion improving within three months. A radiologist testified for the defense, stating that the plaintiff's MRIs were normal and indicated no injury. Prior to the verdict, the parties agreed to cap any damages award at $25,000, which represented the policy limits. The plaintiff had also settled a claim with the driver of the vehicle in which she was a passenger for $3,500. Following the trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff $30,000, including $10,000 for past pain and suffering and $20,000 for future pain and suffering. The final recovery was then reduced to the agreed-upon $25,000 cap.