2009 Jury Verdict / Settlements
Verdict/Settlement: $49 million
Case Type: Automobile
Case Summary: Defendant was sleep deprived and other defendant was on cell phone. Multi-vehicle crash, plaintiff requires 24 hour lifetime care.
Verdict/Settlement: $20 million
Case Type: ATV
Case Summary: Teenage male killed while riding an ATV on the neighbor's property. Neighbor granted permission to teenager to ride ATV on property. Parents of boy sued neighbor.
Verdict/Settlement: $10.2 million
Case Type: Snowmobile
Case Summary: Recreational snowmobiler struck and seriously injured other snowmobiler causing serious injuries. Injured person sued.
Verdict/Settlement: $5.9 million
Case Type: Dog Bite
Case Summary: 16 month old child attacked and killed by Pit Bull owned by a family friend.
Verdict/Settlement: $5 million
Case Type: Cyclist
Case Summary: Vehicle drove through a stop sign, hit and killed a cyclist. Driver sued by cyclist family.
Verdict/Settlement: $2.5 million
Case Type: Supervision
Case Summary: Parents supervised an in home party for teenagers. Two guests drove home and involved in accident. Passenger paralyzed from chest down.
Verdict/Settlement: $1 million
Case Type: Wrongful Death
Case Summary: 10 year old boy trespassed on grounds of neighbors home, swam in pool and drowned. Parents of boy who trespassed sued.
Verdict/Settlement: $10 million
Case Type: Personal Injury
Case Summary: 56 year old having cocktails at neighbors house tripped over retaining wall and sustained partial paralysis. Can no longer work and was recently remarried 1 month prior to injury. Sued neighbor.
How many of us ever:
Driven a car tired or while using a cell phone?
Rode an ATV, Jet Ski, snowmobile or bicycle?
Have a dog or know someone that has a dog?
Supervised or been supervised at a party?
Know someone that has a swimming pool.
The above are simple cases that cost millions. A Personal Umbrella Policy can help protect you and your assets. Personal Umbrella Policies are generally inexpensive and are highly recommended by our agency.
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