Miami Jury Awards Damages in Kane Crash Case

Case Background

This lawsuit grew out of a violent motor vehicle crash that took place on May 15, 2021, at the intersection of West Commercial Boulevard and North University Drive in Lauderhill, Florida.

Plaintiff Arkady Kane, working as a chauffeur for Miami Unique Limousine, drove a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban with permission from his employer. Defendant Edward Orjuela Taylor operated a 2008 Honda CRV. According to the complaint, Taylor ran a red light while under the influence of alcohol and slammed into Kane’s vehicle.

The crash disabled both cars, which had to be towed from the scene. Arkady Kane claimed he suffered catastrophic injuries, including fractures to his spine, pelvis, and hip socket. His wife, Ada Kane, joined the lawsuit, claiming loss of companionship and consortium due to her husband’s injuries.

The Kanes filed their complaint on July 9, 2021. They sued Taylor for negligence and gross negligence, and they sued Ascendant Commercial Insurance for failing to pay uninsured motorist benefits under the policy held by Miami Unique Limousine.

Cause

The Kanes accused Taylor of reckless and negligent driving. They pointed out that he drove while impaired by alcohol, failed to stop at a red light, and caused a collision that left Arkady Kane with permanent injuries.

They also claimed Ascendant Insurance violated its policy obligations by refusing to pay uninsured motorist benefits, even though Taylor’s vehicle met the definition of an uninsured motor vehicle.

Injury

Arkady Kane reported severe and permanent physical injuries. He fractured his spine, pelvis, and hip socket. He said those injuries left him disabled, in constant pain, and unable to work at his former capacity. He a