Motor Vehicle Accident

In a closely watched rideshare liability case, a Broward County jury ruled in favor of Uber Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates on April 15, 2025. Plaintiff Gabriel Pierre had accused Uber of negligence and agency over an Uber driver involved in a 2022 crash. The jury ultimately found no legal responsibility on Uber’s part, delivering a defense verdict that rejected claims of direct negligence, joint venture liability, and agency.

Victoria Dare-Zinycz secured a $54,000 jury verdict in a personal injury case against The Standard Fire Insurance Company. The claim stemmed from a 2019 rear-end crash in Bridgeport, Connecticut, involving an underinsured driver. Victoria suffered long-term injuries and emotional distress. The jury found the insurer liable under her underinsured motorist policy, awarding damages for pain, suffering, and loss of life’s enjoyment.

On June 4, 2025, a New Haven jury awarded $120,050.55 to Audra Tagliamonte after she was rear-ended by a teen driver in a distracted driving incident. The case involved allegations of negligence, vicarious liability, and statutory violations against Caroline Keslow and her parents. The plaintiff suffered spinal injuries and long-term physical and emotional harm. The jury found in favor of Tagliamonte, assigning liability for the collision and resulting damages.

In a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit filed in Fairfield County, Bridgeport resident Kharis Goodwin sought damages from the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority and bus driver James J. Mclaine. She alleged that Mclaine caused a serious collision by turning in front of her vehicle. The jury found in favor of the Defendants on December 11, 2024, concluding that Goodwin failed to prove negligence and that her injuries were not caused by the Defendants’ actions.

Clifford Law Offices obtained a $4.85 million settlement on June 4, 2025, for the family of a 27-year-old man who died in a trucking crash. The victim was a passenger in a vehicle making a left turn when a speeding semi-truck struck it, resulting in fatal injuries. Attorneys Bradley M. Cosgrove and Charles R. Haskins led the case, which settled before trial, providing the family with financial support and holding the trucking company accountable for its role in the tragedy.

Jorge Jimenez sued Luis Diaz after a rear-end crash in Cheshire, Connecticut, claiming injuries and negligence. Jimenez sought over $15,000 for physical and emotional harm. Diaz denied liability and blamed Jimenez’s own driving. After hearing arguments from both sides, a Hartford jury ruled in favor of Diaz on January 16, 2025, finding no negligence and awarding zero damages.

A jury in Miami-Dade County returned a verdict in favor of the City of Miami and Officer Kennht Brito in a personal injury lawsuit brought by Florence Mueller. The case stemmed from a 2019 rear-end collision involving a city-owned vehicle. Mueller claimed permanent injuries and sought over $30,000 in damages. The defense argued no negligence occurred, and the jury agreed—awarding no compensation.

Alberto Felix filed a personal injury lawsuit against Jamie Wright after a 2014 rear-end collision in Shelton, Connecticut. Felix alleged Wright’s negligence caused lasting physical and emotional harm. However, following a jury trial, the court ruled in favor of Wright, finding her not liable for the accident or the injuries claimed.

Mary Benz filed a personal injury lawsuit against Maryellen Travis following a 2022 rear-end collision in Danbury, Connecticut. Benz alleged that Travis drove negligently, causing the crash and resulting injuries. The case proceeded to trial, where both sides presented evidence and arguments. On April 2, 2025, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Travis, finding she was not negligent. The court awarded no damages, and judgment was entered for the defense.

Jury in New Haven bicycle accident lawsuit found for defendant Tanisha Crandell, awarding no damages to plaintiff.

A Jacksonville jury found Linda Cowan 75% at fault in a personal injury lawsuit over a lane-change crash on I-95. She was awarded damages, but her share was reduced due to comparative negligence.

A Miami jury sided with Wine Collection Holding LLC in a personal injury lawsuit, finding no legal cause for Maria Chacin’s injuries despite admitted fault in a rear-end crash.