Injured

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Historic $10.75 Million Award for Baton Rouge Truck Driver Injured in 2018 Crash

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BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Supreme Court has reinstated a substantial award for Frank Cushenberry, a truck driver left partially disabled from a 2018 accident, after a prior decision significantly reduced his compensation. This legal turnaround restores over $10 million to Cushenberry and increases his family’s compensation for loss of consortium to more than $2 million. Cushenberry, employed by Capitol City Produce of Baton Rouge, encountered disaster while maneuvering his box truck on Interstate 10 in LaPlace on March 27, 2018. An incident with a contractor’s pickup truck, under the employment of Barber Brothers … Read more

Chester County Jury Grants $29 Million to Cyclist Injured in Collision with Company Truck

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A Chester County jury awarded $29 million in damages to a bicyclist who sustained severe injuries after colliding with a plumbing company truck, marking a significant precedent in local court awards. The conclusion comes after a weeklong deliberation at the Chester County Common Pleas Court. The incident, which resulted in debilitating injuries for the bicyclist, captures a pivotal moment in legal debates surrounding road safety and corporate responsibility. As the case unfolded, it highlighted critical concerns about vehicle and bicycle coexistence on urban roads. Legal experts suggest that the hefty sum … Read more

Sweet James Attorneys Secure Record $17.4 Million Verdict in Kings County for Injured Seniors

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Los Angeles, CA – A landmark $17.4 million jury verdict has been awarded to two elderly victims of a traffic collision in Kings County, marking the largest payout in the county’s history for such a case. The Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm, Sweet James, achieved this victory on behalf of 81-year-old Barbara Musick and 89-year-old Gayle Dutton, who suffered severe injuries in the crash. The incident occurred when a City of Hanford tree-trimming vehicle, driven by Damian Espinoza and Colton Banuelos at 51 miles per hour, failed to stop at a sign and collided … Read more

Jury Grants $80 Million to Family After Girl Fatally Injured in 2020 Chicago Police Chase

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Chicago, IL – A federal jury granted nearly $80 million in damages to the family of a teenager killed during a police chase in Chicago in 2020, marking a significant decision in a case that has cast a spotlight on police pursuit tactics. The girl, Verona Gunn, was sitting in a car that was inadvertently hit by a police cruiser involved in the chase. The tragic incident occurred on May 25, 2020, during an attempt by police to apprehend a carjacking suspect. Despite the non-involvement of Gunn and her family in the crime, their vehicle … Read more