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Jury Delivers $45 Million Verdict for Marine Left Paralyzed in 2021 Connecticut Motorcycle Accident

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NORWALK, Conn. — A jury has awarded $45 million to a former U.S. Marine who was left paralyzed following a motorcycle accident in 2021. The ruling comes after a trial that highlighted the impact of the devastating injury on the veteran’s life. The crash, which occurred two years ago, involved a vehicle that allegedly failed to yield while making a left turn, leading to a collision with the Marine’s motorcycle. The former service member has since undergone extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, facing significant challenges in daily living as a result of his condition. During … Read more

Jury Delivers $45 Million Verdict for Marine Left Paralyzed in 2021 Watertown Motorcycle Accident

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Watertown, Connecticut — A jury has awarded $45 million to a former Marine who was left paralyzed following a motorcycle accident in Watertown in 2021, according to statements from his legal team. The verdict was reached after a trial that highlighted the serious injuries sustained by the veteran due to the crash. The 28-year-old plaintiff, who served in the Marine Corps, was involved in an accident that changed his life forever. While details regarding the specifics of the accident are sparse, it has been reported that the crash severely impacted his mobility, leaving him reliant … Read more

Jury Grants $7 Million to Man Paralyzed in Incident Involving San Antonio Police

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San Antonio, Texas – A Texas jury has awarded $7 million to a man left paralyzed after an encounter with San Antonio Police Department officers, escalating concerns about police conduct and accountability in the city. The incident, which occurred in August 2019, involved Roger Johnson, who was allegedly mishandled by officers during a routine check for public intoxication. Johnson’s injuries from the encounter resulted in permanent paralysis from the chest down, profoundly altering his life and sparking a legal battle for compensation. Legal representatives for Johnson argued that the officers involved used excessive force, disregarding … Read more

Family Sues NYC After Off-Duty Cop, Described as ‘Ticking Time Bomb,’ Leaves Man Paralyzed in Road Rage Shooting

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New York — A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in a Manhattan federal court by the family of Kishan Patel, a 30-year-old man who has been left quadriplegic after being shot in the head during what authorities describe as a road rage incident involving an off-duty New York City police officer in New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that the officer, identified as Hieu Tran, had known issues with alcohol and mental health that should have prevented him from carrying a firearm. According to prosecutors in Camden County, New Jersey, the dispute between Tran and Patel escalated … Read more