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Philadelphia Jury Awards $26.2 Million in Punitive Damages to Man Injured in Reckless Truck Crash

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia jury has awarded $26.2 million to a man injured in a truck crash, with $25 million of that amount being punitive damages. This significant verdict comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to establish a fixed rule limiting the ratio of punitive and compensatory damages. The plaintiff’s lawyers at Morgan & Morgan declined a settlement offer of $1.46 million from the defendants. The case involved Patrick Clemmons, who claimed that he suffered neck and back injuries, as well as a concussion, when his semi-truck was rear-ended by a … Read more

Appellate Panel Denies Woman’s Bid for a New Trial in Truck Crash Lawsuit

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TRENTON, N.J. – A woman who filed a lawsuit against two companies and a driver in relation to a truck crash has been denied a new trial by a New Jersey appellate panel. The crash caused the woman’s car to collide with a guardrail. The decision was made after the panel reviewed the case and determined that there were no grounds for a new trial. The woman had originally filed the lawsuit following a truck accident that occurred in New Jersey. She alleged that the two companies involved and the driver of the truck were … Read more

Key Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Truck Accidents

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Chicago, IL – When searching for a personal injury lawyer to handle truck accidents, it is essential to schedule a consultation. This meeting allows individuals to gather crucial information about the lawyer’s expertise and determine if they are the right fit for their case. However, before meeting with an attorney, it is helpful to prepare questions to guide the vetting process. One important question to ask the lawyer is whether they work on a contingency fee basis. Understanding the payment structure is vital, and a contingency fee arrangement means that the attorney will only receive … Read more

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Boosts Potential Payoff in $30 Million Lawsuit Against Truck Owner’s Insurance Company

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Tampa, Florida – A recent ruling by the Florida Supreme Court has potentially increased the compensation for an accident victim involved in a traumatic collision. Randy Willoughby, the victim, initially received a $4 million bad-faith settlement from his auto insurer and later won a $30 million jury verdict against the truck co-owner responsible for the crash. Willoughby’s legal team is now seeking to collect on the judgment through a bad-faith action against the truck owner’s insurance company. The court’s ruling centered around the interpretation of Florida’s collateral source rule. This rule disallows the owners of … Read more