Car Accident Settlements
Settlements & Verdicts of New York City Personal Injury lawyers
- Construction site accidents
- Medical and other professional malpractice
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall
- Premises liability
- Wrongful death
- Lead poisoning
- Asbestos and mesothelioma
Below is just a sample of the numerous multi-million dollar awards that have been settled by the law firm.
- $5.5 million dollar settlement in a medical malpractice case against an obstetrician/gynecologist for injuries to an infant during childbirth.
- $3.7 million dollar structured settlement for injuries in a motor vehicle accident as follows: $2.5 million dollars for the husband, a severely injured driver of a car and $1.2 million dollars for is wife for the loss of services, society and consortium of her injured husband
- $3.5 million dollar settlement for a construction worker, an ironworker, who was injured on the job losing part of his leg.
- $3.1 million dollar structured settlement against a hospital and obstetrician/ gynecologist for the death of a woman during child birth.
- $3.1 million dollar settlement for an ornamental ironworker who suffered injuries when he fell off an unsafe ramp on a construction site.
- $3.1 million dollar settlement in a medical malpractice action for a 68 year old woman who suffered a stroke during surgery as a result of the negligence of an anesthesiologist.
- $3 million dollar settlement for a construction worker who, while performing his job, was struck by a New York City Sanitation truck suffering leg and back injuries.
- $2.62 million dollar settlement for a structural ironworker suffering leg and back injuries as a result of falling off a scaffold.
- $2.5 million dollar settlement for a young woman, a passenger in a motor vehicle which struck a horse on a road on an Indian reservation in Arizona.
- $2.5 million dollar settlement against the doctors and hospital for failing to diagnose and treat a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
Automakers Responding More Aggressively to Lawsuits
In light of the recent issues about sudden acceleration problems in Toyotas and the increase in lawsuits and possible settlement costs associated with them, the legal landscape is changing. A report by the Dallas Morning News states that automakers are pursuing increasingly aggressive legal strategies in the face of vehicle defect lawsuits. As a result, the number of settlements for defective vehicles is on the decline and the number of defendant appeals is on the rise.
The report speaks generally about automakers and doesn't single out Toyota for having any more or less of a litigious approach to the sudden acceleration problems of its several models. However, it does note that the appeals in Texas in particular are more likely to be ruled in favor of the automakers, and the disputes over the causes of sudden acceleration only muddy the waters.
Even with the bad publicity, the Toyota cases won't be slam dunks. Indeed, a report this month regarding sudden acceleration cases may make it harder for plaintiffs to win against Toyota. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's examination of 58 cases of sudden acceleration suggested no defect with Toyota's electronics in many of the crashes and incidents studied.
That said, many a defective vehicle lawyer have suggested Toyota's shifting explanations for the sudden acceleration combined with its failure to address electrical systems that control the engines make it difficult for Toyota to duck responsibility. The cumulative cost of all the settlements could encourage the automaker to raise the stakes and take sudden acceleration claims to trial, especially in states and federal circuits where the environment is more hostile to plaintiffs.
When DUI Drivers Cause Auto Accidents
Negligence, carelessness, and even recklessness can cause an auto accident. People who choose to drive while under the influence of alcohol recklessly risk the safety and lives of other drivers on the road. When a DUI driver causes a car accident injury to you or a loved one or even causes a car accident fatality, an attorney can promote your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.
You can also collect damages if a DUI driver causes you or a loved one to suffer a car accident injury. Some of the losses that a car accident attorney can argue include:
- Past medical bills
- Estimated future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of ability
- Lost opportunities
- Damaged property
- Permanent disfigurement
- Disability
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Home help
Wrongful death from a car accident
In Florida, DUI accidents accounted for over 30 percent of the traffic fatalities in 2008. The state was, in fact, the third highest in the country for DUI fatalities in that year.
Wrongful death occurs when negligent actions, such as drunk driving, cause a person’s death. The law enables the family to recuperate losses when a DUI driver causes a wrongful death. These losses include both financial and non-monetary damages.
It is hard to put a monetary price tag on non-monetary and emotional hardships such as the loss of companionship or family. But there are also simple financial losses that a Fort Myers auto accident lawyer needs to address, in dealing with your lost loved one and accepting a settlement:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical bills
- Loss of financial support
- Reimbursement of other expenses
Drunk drivers cause untold devastation by the injurious and fatal accidents they cause every year. When an intoxicated driver causes you or a loved one to have a car accident, you need a lawyer that takes your case seriously.
In Southwest Florida, contact a Fort Myers automobile accident lawyer at Aloia & Roland, LLP located at 2250 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
Criteria for Selecting a Louisville Accident Law Firm
After you suffer an injury resulting from accidents occurring in Louisville, it is important that you seek out the advice of an experienced accident attorney with related litigation experience. While your first thought might be that insurance can cover your injuries, it is not wise to make this assumption. It is often difficult to collect what you are due, and insurance companies will often offer far less than they are actually willing to pay.
Skilled Louisville accident attorneys can speak to the insurance company on your behalf and can be counted on to aggressively protect your rights for an insurance claim or if you decide to pursue a lawsuit. The right accident attorneys can make a difference in what you ultimately recover for your injuries.
How do you find the right attorney?
So how do you find the right lawyer or lawyers to represent you, lawyers with experience, dedication, and legal acumen to pursue your lawsuit? Some of the things you can do as you search for law firms that you trust to represent you include the following:
- Ask about the results the attorney has had in injury cases that are similar to yours.
- Ask if the focus of the attorney is on personal injury litigation.
- Ask if the attorney belongs to any local associations or has received any special certifications or acknowledgements.
- Ask about involvement in the community.
- Ask if the attorney has trial experience.
- Visit firm websites and read testimonials and study the background of the lawyers.
- Ask your neighbors and friends for referrals.
- Seek out articles via Google or Bing online and in online versions of your local newspapers about Louisville accidents cases similar to yours. The law firms that handled these cases may be a good place to find candidates for representation.
- Pay attention to how you are treated by any lawyer you speak to.
- Ask about support staff. How many support staff are there? Will you deal with the attorney or with the support staff?
- Do you feel comfortable with the attorney? You should be able to trust your attorney and always feel you are treated with respect.
An attorney with proven results and a substantial track record is going to provide you with the type of representation that you need for your injury case.
