2012 Accident Law Legal News Archives

September 2012

Motorcyclist Who Hits Panther Sues State for Failed Warning System

Saturday, 29 September, 2012

A Florida motorcyclist who was injured after he collided with a wild panther on a public highway has filed a lawsuit over a failed wildlife warning system.   The Florida Department of Transportation, citing 6 panther collisions in a 1.3 mile stretch of highway since 2004, hired a company called TransCore … continue reading

Negligent Texting Yields Punitive Damage Award in Florida

Thursday, 27 September, 2012

A Florida Circuit judge awarded punitive damages last week to a plaintiff in a civil negligence suit who suffered damages in a car accident caused by the defendant who was texting while driving. This was the first such award in Florida history, where damages can be had for accidents caused … continue reading

Former Client Collects $2 Million from Attorneys Who Pressured Her Into a Low Settlement

Thursday, 6 September, 2012

Recently, a jury awarded a plaintiff suing the law firm that represented her in a car accident lawsuit $2 million because her former lawyers pressured her into settling her legal case for too little.  Complaints against former attorneys are not uncommon, particularly when the ex-client gets less money than anticipated … continue reading

August 2012

The Consequences of Not Wearing a Seatbelt

Wednesday, 29 August, 2012

Recently, a woman was seriously injured in Alabama after she was thrown out of the window during a car accident and unfortunately landed in the path of the rolling vehicle. The car came to rest right on top of her, causing serious injury. She was taken to the hospital and … continue reading