Takeshia Lewis vs. Geico General Insurance Company, et al

Case Background

On September 8, 2023, Plaintiff Takeshia Lewis filed a Car accident lawsuit in the Florida State, Duval County, Fourth Circuit Court (Case number: 2023-CA-010320). Gilbert Feltel Jr. Presided over this case

Cause

On June 22, 2023, Takeshia Lewis drove her 2016 Toyota on Interstate 75 in Pasco County, Florida. She carried active automobile insurance with GEICO General Insurance Company under policy number 4595-16-15-24, which included underinsured motorist coverage. At the same time, Felicia Thomason drove a 2020 Chevy on the same stretch of road. Thomason negligently operated her vehicle, traveling at excessive speed, failing to maintain her designated lane, and disregarding the need for proper lookout and control. Her actions caused a collision with Lewis's car. The I-75 crash occurred despite clear driving conditions and could have been avoided had Thomason exercised reasonable care. This car accident case highlights critical issues of negligence and responsibility, which became the foundation for subsequent legal action.

Injuries

The impact of the I-75 crash inflicted severe injuries on Takeshia Lewis. She sustained bodily harm that required immediate medical attention and ongoing treatment. The accident aggravated pre-existing conditions, causing additional pain and suffering. Lewis endured physical disfigurement, significant scarring, and a loss of physical functionality, impairing her ability to perform daily activities. The emotional toll of the crash compounded her suffer