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Florida Jury Awards $4.27 Million in a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit

Florida Jury Awards $4.27 Million in a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit

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Anmol Tiwari
September 18, 2024
Florida Jury Awards $4.27 Million in a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit

Rachel Urban vs. Ernesto Alejandro Rojas Gonzalez, et al

Case Background

On January 26, 2021, Plaintiff Rachel Urban filed a Car Accident lawsuit in the Florida State, Circuit Court of Orange County (Case number: 2021-CA-000779-O). Judge Eric J Netcher presided over the case.

Cause

On February 15, 2020, a multi-vehicle collision occurred in Orlando, Orange County, Florida. Ernesto Alejandro Rojas Gonzalez drove a 2013 Red Ford Mustang, owned by Emigdio Rojas Machado. Gonzalez traveled east on State Road 536 (World Drive) in the left turn lane, approaching State Road 535 (Kissimmee Vineland Road). Simultaneously, Rachel Urban drove her 2017 Silver Chevy westbound on State Road 536 in the outside lane. The collision occurred when Gonzalez’s vehicle struck Urban’s car, causing a chain reaction. The impact pushed Urban’s vehicle into a third car, driven by Isaiah Estrella. The complaint claims that Gonzalez failed to maintain a proper lookout, control his vehicle, and follow traffic signals. His actions allegedly breached his duty to operate his vehicle safely under Florida traffic laws.

Injuries

The crash inflicted serious physical and emotional trauma on Rachel Urban. She suffered permanent bodily injuries, affecting her entire body. Urban endured acute pain, which turned into chronic suffering. In addition to physical pain, she experienced significant mental anguish and emotional distress caused by the accident. Urban’s injuries caused various impairments. These included disability, limiting her ability to perform normal tasks. Her physical impairment affected her bodily functions and capabilities, and the accident caused disfigurement. These conditions diminished her enjoyment of

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Vicarious liability
Personal Injury lawsuit
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