Georgia Lawsuit: Injured Motorist Receives $1.29M from Insurer
A recent article from The Daily Report, "Injured motorist wins $1.29M after judge OKs suit against insurer" summarizes a case in which the judge rules against the insurance company of a trucking company.
Tommie L. Johnson's (plaintiff) Attorney, Lloyd W. Hoffspiegel
Johnson's accident occurred in 2007 when he had been driving on Interstate 285 in DeKalb County and was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer switching lanes. The accident left Johnson with a torn rotator cuff and two surgeries, both of which were unsuccessful. As a result of the injury, Johnson is unable to left his left arm; he also cannot return to his work as school safety officer.
The victim Tommie L. Johnson was awarded $1.29Million from Aequicap Insurance Company. Johnson was represented by Atlanta workers comp lawyer Lloyd W. Hoffspiegel of Hoffspiegel & Associates; the plaintiffs included Aequicap, the truck driver and GWT Trucking.
Relevant to this case is the "Direct Action Statute" of Georgia law (OCGA 46-7-12) which requires in-state trucking companies to file paperwork with the DMV and Public Service Commission. This law further states that insurance carriers can be held directly responsible for accidents caused by the drivers they insure.
The article states: "Judge Wayne Purdom's rule could help clarify the law concerning victims suing insurers, a plaintiffs lawyer said."
The case is Johnson v. Jamison, No. 09A02527-3.
Attorney Lloyd W. Hoffspiegel represents victims of auto accidents, workers compensation and other personal injury cases in Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta, Cartersville and surrounding areas. Call 888-341-5814 or visit www.hoffspiegellaw.com/ today.
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