Accident

Personal Injury Lawyer Myrtle Beach Unveils Quick-Connect Service for Immediate Legal Assistance to Accident Victims

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Myrtle Beach, SC — A new service has been introduced by Personal Injury Lawyer Myrtle Beach to simplify the search for experienced legal representation for victims of accidents including car crashes, slips and falls, workplace injuries, and cases of medical malpractice. This initiative aims to expedite the connection process between accident victims and qualified lawyers, focusing on fostering efficiency in the less accessible legal landscape that victims usually face. The streamlined service is designed to minimize the time and stress involved in finding the right attorney in the aftermath of an accident. Recognizing the urgent … Read more

$50 Million Verdict Against Starbucks After Hot Tea Accident Leads to Severe Injury for Delivery Driver

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Los Angeles — A California jury has awarded a $50 million payout to a delivery driver after a hot tea from Starbucks caused severe injuries to his genital area. The civil judgment, delivered in Los Angeles County on Friday, followed an incident dating back to 2020 when Michael Garcia, then a driver for Postmates, sustained the injury due to a spill from an improperly secured beverage. Garcia was fetching three hot tea orders from a Starbucks drive-thru in southwestern Los Angeles County when one of the teas, reportedly not properly fixed into its cardboard carrier, … Read more

$50 Million Verdict for Delivery Driver Burned by Starbucks Tea in Drive-Through Accident

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Los Angeles, CA — A California jury awarded $50 million to a delivery driver who sustained severe burns from a Starbucks beverage. The incident, which resulted in permanent and considerable physical and psychological damage, took place at a drive-through in Los Angeles County on February 8, 2020. Michael Garcia, the driver, was collecting a venti-sized “Medicine Ball” tea, a popular off-menu item known for its meld of lemonade, green tea, peach tea, and honey, purported to alleviate symptoms of the common cold. The hot beverage spilled onto Garcia, leading to his hospitalization and necessitating multiple … Read more

Texas Driver Sues GEICO Over Alleged Misuse of Accident Forgiveness, Claiming Premium Hike Despite Clear Terms

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AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas resident has filed a class action lawsuit against GEICO, claiming the insurance giant failed to honor its own Accident Forgiveness program after a first-time automotive accident involving his wife. Christopher Cude initiated the legal action on February 25, alleging that after his wife’s minor car accident in October, GEICO raised their auto insurance premium by a staggering 91%. Cude had previously enrolled in GEICO’s Accident Forgiveness program upon renewing his auto insurance in May which, according to the insurer’s policy, should have prevented the first at-fault accident from affecting their … Read more