Motor Vehicle Accident

This case arose from a car crash that happened on the morning of February 29, 2020, in Miami-Dade County. Plaintiff Michelle Karina Pozo, a Miami resident, was driving on Interstate 95 when her vehicle was struck from behind by a taxicab owned by Springs Cab Inc. and operated with its permission by driver Philome Pierre Noel.The collision set the stage for a long legal battle. Pozo claimed she suffered serious and permanent injuries that affected her health, ability to work, and enjoyment of daily life. Springs Cab Inc. disputed both the extent of her injuries and the damages she claimed.After two years of legal maneuvering and discovery, the case went to trial before a jury in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in Miami. The jury heard testimony from doctors, accident experts, and both sides’ witnesses before reaching a verdict in June 2025.The lawsuit centered on negligence. Pozo alleged that the cab driver failed to use reasonable care and caused the crash b

A rear-end collision at a Milford shopping center sparked a lawsuit between Debra Molfese and Gregory Michaels. Molfese claimed lasting injuries and sought damages, but the jury sided with Michaels, finding no negligence. The verdict closed the case with no award to the plaintiff.

Jody Davis sued after a 2018 crash in New Britain, Connecticut, where Victor Ortiz sped through a stop sign and struck her vehicle. Davis suffered injuries to her shoulder, neck, back, and wrist, along with financial and emotional losses. She pursued claims against Ortiz, his father, the vehicle’s owner, and Selective Insurance for underinsured motorist coverage. In April 2024, a jury sided with Davis and awarded her $540,000 in damages, recognizing both her medical expenses and pain and suffering.

This case arose from a traffic collision in Miami-Dade County on June 6, 2023. On that day, Basilid Lara Diaz Ramos was operating his 2022 JBLC motorcycle, traveling northbound on U.S. 1. At the same time, a 2002 Isuzu refrigerated box truck was being driven in the same direction by Anastacio J. Carrion.The truck was owned by Ariel Valverde-Martinez, also known as Ariel Valverde, and tied to his business, Asian Green Produce, Inc. According to the lawsuit, Carrion, while driving the truck on behalf of the produce company, struck Ramos’s motorcycle. The crash left Ramos with multiple injuries and set off a lengthy legal battle.The complaint filed in November 2023 alleged negligence against Carrion for careless driving, liability against Valverde as the truck’s owner under Florida’s dangerous instrumentality doctrine, and responsibility against Asian Green Produce, Inc. under direct negligence which holds an employer responsible for the acts of its employees when perform

This case came out of a rear-end car crash that took place in Woodbridge, Connecticut, on November 19, 2019. Edward Ward, Jr., a Stratford resident, was driving his 2010 Mazda east on Center Road. It was about one o’clock in the afternoon when traffic slowed near the intersection with North Pease Road. Ward stopped his vehicle behind another car that was waiting to turn left.Behind him, Rachel Elizabeth Luciani of Orange was driving a 2018 Jeep. According to Ward, Luciani failed to stop in time and struck the rear of his Mazda. The impact pushed his car forward into the vehicle ahead of him, creating a chain reaction collision.Ward later filed a lawsuit against Luciani, saying her negligence caused the crash and his injuries. He pointed to Connecticut’s motor vehicle laws that require drivers to keep a safe distance and operate with proper control. He argued that Luciani drove too close, failed to keep a lookout, and did not apply her brakes in time to avoid hitting hi

On the morning of September 12, 2020, a quiet neighborhood intersection in Wolcott, Connecticut became the setting of a collision that later landed in court. Anthony Tedesco, a Burlington resident, was driving eastbound on Todd Road. John Venditti, of Wolcott, was driving northbound on Garrigus Court. Both roads met at a four-way stop.According to Tedesco, he had stopped at his sign, looked for oncoming traffic, and then pulled into the intersection. At the same moment, Venditti’s car entered from Garrigus Court. Tedesco claimed Venditti rolled through his stop sign without stopping and crashed into him. The impact, he said, caused injuries that changed his daily life and work.Tedesco filed a lawsuit in July 2022 in Waterbury Superior Court. He argued that Venditti’s negligence caused the crash, his injuries, and the financial burden that followed.The cause of the dispute centered on whether Venditti obeyed the stop sign at Garrigus Court. Tedesco’s complaint sa

On May 12, 2020, Javier Grajeda was struck by a San Francisco Public Works truck operated by city employee John George Ford. He sued Ford, the City, County, and State of California, alleging negligence, vicarious liability, and government code violations. Ford denied all claims and raised multiple defenses. After two years of litigation, the parties reached a conditional $30,000 settlement in June 2023, just weeks before trial, resolving Grajeda’s claims of injury, lost wages, and medical expenses.

Joncharles Burk sued Michael Mark Barton for negligence after a highway collision on I-80 in California. Burk alleged Barton’s careless driving caused the crash, resulting in physical, emotional, and financial harm. Barton denied all allegations and raised several defenses, including contributory negligence and prior insurance resolution. On March 30, 2025, a jury ruled in Barton’s favor, awarding no damages to Burk and ending the case with a defense verdict.

On May 6, 2022, Bryan Williams was struck by a vehicle driven by Ethan Howard while walking near University Drive in Fort Worth. Howard was later convicted of driving while intoxicated. Williams filed a lawsuit against Howard and the car’s owner, Varon Howard. While Varon was dismissed from the case, a Texas court awarded Williams $338,713.22 in damages for his injuries, pain, and financial losses. The judgment followed arguments of negligence, gross negligence, and negligent entrustment.

Bryan Williams, 22, was awarded $18.7 million by a Tarrant County jury after being struck by a drunk driver in Fort Worth. Despite the defense’s attempts to shift blame, Witherite Law Group attorneys Jibraeel Zaidi and Rabia Said presented compelling evidence of the driver’s recklessness and Bryan’s devastating injuries. The verdict included damages for medical costs, pain, impairment, mental anguish, and punitive relief—highlighting a victory grounded in truth, strategy, and compassion.

Alfredo Molina sued Skyview Memorial Lawn over injuries from a 2021 motor vehicle incident on cemetery grounds. He alleged negligence in vehicle operation and property safety. The defendant denied all claims, citing plaintiff fault and other defenses. A Fresno jury ultimately awarded Molina $200,000 in past medical expenses. The verdict followed a lower outcome than a prior §998 settlement offer.

On October 10, 2021, Tomi Handy was rear-ended while stopped at a stop sign in Hamden, CT. She filed a lawsuit claiming Alexander Grennan’s negligence caused the crash. Injuries included spinal damage and ongoing pain. The defendant denied liability, but in July 2025, a jury found in Handy’s favor and awarded her $11,082.80 in damages for her injuries and losses.