A college fraternity brother met his friends at a local bar on the eve of his 21st birthday. His goal was to drink 21 shots of whiskey. Friends bought him shots late in the evening and early into the morning after he turned 21. Although he was visibly intoxicated, the bartender continued to serve him. He stumbled back to the fraternity house with help and passed out in his room. When they couldn’t revive him the next morning, they rushed him to the hospital. He died from acute alcohol poisoning. The friends who had bought him alcohol before he was of legal age and the bar were sued. After an extensive mediation conference involving … [Read more...]
Stopped car violently struck in rear by a drunk driver
September 2, 2016 by
… A 20-year-old college student was driving home when his stopped car was violently struck in the rear by a drunk driver. His neck, back and ribs were injured. He was also unable to work at his family’s produce company. All of his medical expenses were covered by his auto insurance. The case settled favorably with the drunk driver’s car insurance company. … [Read more...]
Taxi driver exits interstate hit head on by car going wrong way
September 2, 2016 by
… A 47-year-old taxi driver was returning home after dropping off his last fare. As he exited the interstate, a car driving the wrong way hit his taxi head on. The driver, who was elderly, was not permitted to drive after dark. In his confusion, he thought it was 10:00 a.m., not 10:00 p.m. The taxi driver sustained a concussion and a knee injury. After a lawsuit was filed, a Board of Arbitrators awarded him the maximum monetary damages available. … [Read more...]
Speeding van crashed into side of car
September 2, 2016 by
… A 55-year-old cook stopped his car at a stop sign, looked both ways and then proceeded into the intersection. A speeding van, approaching from the cook’s left on a road without a stop sign, crashed into his car. The cook fractured three ribs and his hip. At trial, an automotive engineer explained how the collision would have been avoided if the van had not been speeding. The jury entered a favorable verdict for the cook. … [Read more...]
Car crosses center line hitting SUV head on
September 2, 2016 by
… A 47-year-old salesman was driving his SUV across a bridge when a car coming the other way crossed the center line, striking him head on. The other driver was killed in this severe impact. The salesman injured his neck, but his main problem was injury to nerves in his foot. He treated extensively with a foot and ankle surgeon. After the other driver’s automobile insured paid its minimum policy limits, an additional claim was made for the salesman’s own underinsured motorist benefits. Three privately chosen arbitrators awarded the salesman additional compensation after hearing. … [Read more...]
Truck driver hit by uninsured motorist
September 2, 2016 by
… A 45-year-old trucker injured his neck when his vehicle was hit by an uninsured motorist. His injuries forced him to close his trucking business. He was able to do other work, but earned less than he was making before the wreck. An accountant was hired to calculate his net earning loss. After medical depositions were taken, his own uninsured motorist carrier settled his claim for a significant sum. … [Read more...]
