Motorist

Collin County Jury Affirms Rights of Injured Motorist with Over $350,000 Award in Landmark Case

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PLANO, Texas — A Collin County jury awarded $359,199.70 to a Plano woman injured in a traffic collision, sending a strong message about the responsibility of insurers to provide fair compensation. The case stemmed from an incident in October 2023 when the plaintiff was struck at the intersection of Parker and Clark by a driver who made an unprotected turn. In a trial that saw the defense arguing that the plaintiff had insufficient evidence to support her claims, the jury decisively ruled otherwise, granting significant sums for both past physical and emotional suffering. Specifically, more … Read more

Former Officer to Stand Trial for Fatal Shooting of Black Motorist in Michigan

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Grand Rapids, Michigan – Nearly three years have passed since the quiet morning when former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr’s encounter with Patrick Lyoya ended tragically. On an early April day in 2020, Schurr pulled over Lyoya for a vehicle registration discrepancy, setting off a series of events that culminated in Lyoya’s death and ignited widespread scrutiny of police actions. Lyoya, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and a resident of Michigan since his family’s resettlement from a refugee camp, questioned the traffic stop before ultimately being shot in the back of the … Read more

Canoga Park Community Shocked as Hit-and-Run Leaves Motorist in Critical Condition

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Canoga Park, Calif. – A serious hit-and-run collision last Thursday afternoon in Canoga Park left a motorist in critical condition, heightening concerns about traffic safety in the community. The incident, which occurred on a bustling local street, involves an unidentified vehicle that struck a 30-year-old man driving a small sedan and then fled the scene without stopping to offer aid or call for emergency services. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported at approximately 3:15 p.m. The victim was found suffering from multiple severe injuries and was quickly transported to a … Read more

Judge Denies Change of Venue for Philadelphia Officer’s Trial in Shooting Death of Motorist

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia court has decided that the trial of a former city police officer charged with the fatal shooting of a motorist will proceed in the same jurisdiction, despite the defense’s concerns about potential bias due to intense media scrutiny and local protests. Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara McDermott denied the motion for a change of venue, underlining her confidence in assembling an impartial jury within the city. Mark Dial, the officer involved, faces several charges including first- and third-degree murder following the August 2023 incident that resulted in the death of … Read more