Trial is the monthly legal journal of the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”), formerly American Trial Lawyer’s Association (ATLA”). Its issue for March 2019 is emblazoned “RUNNING A SMALL [LAW] OFFICE”.
March 2019 Trial features 7 vehicle accident cases in its “Verdicts & SETTLEMENTS”. Id. at 10-14.
- “Excessive driving hours” marquees a whopping $260,000,000.00 2018 Texas jury award against a trucking company. Id. at 10.
- “Failure to heed stop sign at railroad crossing” reports a $2,570,000.00 2018 Florida jury award. Id.
- “Failure to avoid collision with cyclist” recounts a $3,100,000.00 2018 California settlement. Id. at 10, 12.
- “Patrol officer collides with motorist while speeding” is a $7,500,000.00 2018 California settlement. Id. at 12.
- “Failure to erect concrete Jersey barrier on highway” highlights a $28,000,000 2018 Washington State settlement. Id.
- “Over-service of alcohol at private club” summarizes a $25,000,000.00 2018 Texas jury award involving a one-car crash. Id. at 14.
- “Use of dangerous forklift” covers a $5,000,000.00 2018 New Mexico jury award. Id.
Mr. Waterman has been an AAJ/ATLA member for 32 years. His law practice focuses on vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and other cases of wrongful death and personal injury.
