Plaintiff’s Alcohol Consumption Calls $11.4M Verdict into Question

An $11.4 million verdict in favor of a man who was struck from behind on his bicycle may now be in doubt, after a Florida appeals court sent the case back to jurors to determine whether the cyclist was too drunk to blame the crash on the driver who hit him. The Fourth District Court
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Man Severely Injured in NJ Transit Bus Crash Awarded $12.75M in Settlement

The state of New Jersey has approved a $12.75 million settlement between New Jersey Transit and a pedestrian who was left with traumatic brain injuries after being struck by a bus. The plaintiff, Jason Gillespie, suffered catastrophic injuries, including multiple brain hemorrhages, skull fractures, and a permanent brain injury, when the NJ Transit bus plowed
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After Truck Crash That Left Driver Paralyzed, Texas Firm Announces ‘Unprecedented’ $140M Settlement

A Texas personal injury firm announced that it had reached an unprecedented $140 million settlement in the case of a driver who was paralyzed from the neck down in a 2017 collision with an 18-wheel truck. According to the firm Goudarzi & Young, the settlement, reached on behalf of a 39-year-old driver, was the largest
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DelDOT Employee Injured in Car Accident Entitled to Workers’ Comp

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In a June 25, 2019 opinion, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that a Department of Transportation (“DelDOT”) employee was entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because he was acting within the scope of his employment when he was injured in a car accident while returning to work outside of his normal hours. The ruling found that
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Three hurt in Wilmington area accident

Rescuers had to take three people, all of who were under 30 and one of whom was a teenager, to the hospital following a crash at a Wilmington-area intersection. According to reports, the crash involved more than one vehicle. Authorities initially thought at least one of the victims had gotten trapped in their car. According
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Several people injured in highway accident

Three people got hurt recently in a multi-vehicle accident on a Delaware state highway. Although the full extent of the victims’ injuries is not known, police did indicate that all three victims were expected to survive. The accident involved three passenger vehicles and one semi. The driver of the semi did not, however, appear to
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Head-on collision leaves six injured in Delaware

Regardless of how defensively you drive, a negligent driver can take you by surprise in the blink of an eye, leaving you no time to react. Tragically, many car accidents caused by negligent drivers result in innocent individuals either suffering serious injuries or losing their lives. Although it may seem like these serious accidents don’t
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Distracted Driving and Car Accidents

“Each day in the United States, over 8 people are killed and 1,161 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.”[1]  The term crashes can include car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and commercial vehicle accidents, among others.   “Distracted Driving” is a buzz phrase heard often. But what exactly is distracted driving?
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What is whiplash?

When most people think of a car accident, they think of a devastating wreck resulting in life-threatening injuries. While these types of crashes occur with more frequency than we care to think, there are lesser accidents that can still leave victims with significant damages. Broken bones, torn ligaments, and pulled muscles may seem minor compared
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Drunk driver leaves six injured in Delaware car accident

It’s no secret that drunk driving is dangerous. Alcohol can impair one’s ability to maintain his or her lane, accurately gauge depth and remain aware of pedestrians and bicycles. However, despite extensive efforts on the part of public service agencies and law enforcement, many Delaware motorists still choose to climb behind the wheel while intoxicated.
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