Virginia: Vehicle Accidents – A Lawyer’s Heroin

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Trial for March 2021 is emblazoned “THE BUSINESS OF LAW: ADAPT & EVOLVE”. Its Verdicts & Settlements cover 4 vehicle accident cases. Id. at 10, 12.

“Driving under the influence of heroin” marquees a $4,600,000.00 Florida jury award (including $1,000,000.00 punitive damages) in 2020. Id. at 10. “Negligent operation of pickup truck” reports a $1,220,000.00 Massachusetts jury award in 2020. Id. “Failure to obey stop sign” highlights a $9,000,000.00 Illinois jury award in 2020. Id. “Failure to maintain terminal tractor” chronicles a $5,000,000.00 South Carolina settlement in 2020. Id. at 12.

Trial is the monthly law journal of the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) formerly American Trial Lawyers Association (“ATLA”). Mr. Waterman has been an AAJ/ATLA member for more than 3 decades.

Mr. Waterman’s law practice focuses on vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and other cases of wrongful death and personal injury. Contact him about your case!