Personal Injury Law

Car Accident Between Friends

By Ward & Caggiano

As Orlando car accident lawyers, we often represent hard-working, decent people who never brought a lawsuit before. On occasion we have represented individuals who knew the driver who carelessly caused injury. While every one must decide for themselves what is appropriate. Sometimes there is no alternative to bringing a car accident lawsuit.

Recently, a jury rendered a significant verdict in a car accident case involving good friends. The facts were horrific. A group of friends were preparing to return home from vacation together. As part of the group was standing in the driveway waiting to load the the vehicle, tragedy struck. The SUV had been backed up, but instead of pressing the brake to park and exit, the driver hit the accelerator. The vehicle struck his friend.

The result of the car accident was several life-altering injuries, including a "slight traumatic brain injury," severe leg injuries, broken jaw, separated shoulder, and broken bone in his back, among others. The injured friend was a former electro-mechanical engineer. With money running out and no ability to go back to work, a legal claim for lost wages and future loss of earnings had to be bought.

As a sign of true friendship, there was no animosity and no hard feelings between these friends. Rather, both sides to this serious car accident case believed the significant verdict was justified. Certainly, both sides recognized the need for accountability and financial restoration through the insurance company policies involved.

Full post as published by Orlando Car Accident Lawyer Blog on August 22, 2008 (boomark / email).