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FedEx to Pay N.C. Woman Close to $2 Million
The (NC) Burlington Times News reports a 71-year-old woman will receive $1,975,000 from FedEx and the driver of a FedEx truck for injuries she suffered in a 2008 car accident.

On May 21, 2008, a FedEx truck collided head-on into her Chrysler minivan as she was turning left at an intersection. Her 88-year-old mother-in-law died of the injuries she suffered in the accident. The wrongful death lawsuit on her behalf has been settled through mediation.

It took the jury only 1½ hours to reach a verdict - one of the largest in the history of Alamance County.

The woman has undergone two surgeries at Duke University and may need more surgeries in the future.

If you have been in an accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for wrongful death or permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or fill out our confidential online consultation form.

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A 46-year-old woman who suffered spinal and other injuries resulting in the amputation of her right hand as a result of an automobile accident has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the other driver, reports The Times of Northwest Indiana.

The lawsuit names the driver of a Walker's Specialized Logistics pick-up truck claiming he was impaired at the time of crash and was suffering from a known medical condition. The owner of the truck and Walker's Specialized Logistics were also targeted stating they knew or should have known the driver was incapable of driving the truck safely.

Witness accounts state the pick-up truck struck a van, then turned to go in the opposite direction where he struck five other vehicles before ending up in a ditch.

If you have been in a South Carolina car accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for wrongful death or permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or fill out our confidential online consultation form.

Indiana Vehicle Personal Injury Lawsuit

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The Maine Morning Sentinel reports a judge has awarded a Readfield woman close to $1.5 million for injuries suffered in a 2006 auto accident.

The 85-year-old woman collided with the other car which was blocking her lane as the driver was backing his car into his driveway. Once she saw the car, it was too late to avoid the accident.

As a result of her injuries, the woman, once independent, now has to live in an assisted-living facility.

The woman sued the driver and his business after his automotive insurance paid to the limit of the policy and the business's insurance denied liability.

If you have been in an accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for wrongful death or permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or fill out our confidential online consultation form.

$1.5M Awarded In Auto Accident Case

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The Houston Chronicle reports an $80 million settlement for the families of 23 Bellaire nursing home residents who died in a bus fire while evacuating from Hurricane Rita in September 2005.

Sunrise Senior Living Services of McLean, Va., owners of Bellaire, ordered evacuation of the facility to a sister facility in Dallas the week before Hurricane Rita. While in route to Dallas, the bus caught fire and the 23 residents died, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration later determined the probable cause of the fire was insufficient lubrication of a rear axle. The axle overheated, causing a fire which quickly filled the bus with flames and heavy smoke.

The settlement includes an agreement to end a lawsuit against the nursing home’s corporate owner.

The Louthian Law Firm has over 50 years of experience pursuing wrongful death lawsuits. If you have lost a loved one and feel you have a wrongful death claim, call our experienced attorneys at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free consultation

Bus Fire Wrongful Death

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A Virginia jury has awarded $10.2 million to a woman who suffered a second brain injury after her vehicle was struck from behind by a tractor trailer in 2003. The crash left Lynn Zoll with aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to talk and understand language, and cost her a job doing voiceovers. A slip and fall in 1987 had caused a previous brain injury in Zoll, resulting in depression and psychiatric problems. She was awarded the $10.2 million after her attorney was able to prove that the second accident had affected different parts of her brain. Zoll was on her way to a conference for brain injury survivors when the 2003 accident occurred.

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to another person's negligence, please contact a South Carolina brain injury attorney at the Louthian Law Firm immediately. We have over 50 years experience in protecting the rights of the people and have recovered millions of dollars to help the sick and injured. Please call us today for a free consulation. Our number is Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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$29.4 million was awarded to the family of a man who was killed during a multi-car collision in 2002. Peter Malkin died from brain damage and internal injuries after his SUV was broadsided by a tractor trailer. The accident was caused by an exploding container that had fallen off of another semi truck. Malkin's wife swerved to miss the container, causing their SUV to enter the truck's path. The driver of the overloaded truck and the two companies that owned the truck and leased the trailer have been found liable for damages.

If you have lost a loved one due to a trucking accident, you have every right to demand compensation and closure. The truck accident attorneys of The Louthian Law Firm understand the impact that a tragic death can have on your life. We have been helping families recieve the compensation they deserve for almost 50 years. Don't wait; contact us for a free consultation by calling Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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The city of Chesapeake, Va. has agreed to pay $4.3 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of two North Carolina teens injured in a 2006 crash. The teens were severely injured when an SUV going the other way swerved off the road, damaged a tire because of a deep rut and crashed into their Mustang, according to an attorney in the case. He said city officials knew about the rut but failed to repair it.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended the rights of accident victims and other injured South Carolinians since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. And because we know how financially devastating an accident can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200.

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Driving while impaired. Felony hit-and-run. Open container in vehicle. Driving with a revoked license. Felony speeding to elude arrest. Running a stop sign. Any one of these violations could result in a brush with law enforcement. But when Richard Green of Tabor City got behind the wheel on Monday, March 3, he racked up all six charges in a car chase that led to a South Carolina Car Accident involving four other vehicles.

Though nobody was seriously injured in the crash, Green, who had a passenger in his vehicle at the time of the incident, managed to total his car and set it on fire. He evaded law enforcement and caused a five-vehicle crash while driving more than 100 miles per hour to elude the police. After escaping the scene of the crash, Green was apprehended and charged with a laundry list of accusations.

This is a classic case of a Columbia SC auto crash turned criminal. Not only does the case now involve four other parties – a nightmare of negotiating with insurance companies – but law enforcement was involved as well. Though the police will doubtlessly do an investigation of the scene themselves, it is up to the drivers whose cars were damaged and who sustained injuries to arrange for their own investigations of the crash to protect their rights. Green will need an experienced attorney indeed to navigate both the criminal and civil systems, both in the lawsuits that are likely to follow and in his own quest to stay out of jail.

Many individuals who are injured or sustain property damage during a car crash do not realize that they need a powerful ally – an experienced car crash attorney with a great track record, a reputation for customer service and the resources it takes to investigate a car crash and fight for their client’s rights in court. The right lawyer can handle all negotiations with other parties and insurance companies. They can evaluate your claim, conduct complex investigations, and fight for you in court. The Louthian Law Firm has been providing these services for nearly 50 years. Involved in a multi-car crash or a South Carolina car accident with a criminal component? Don’t wait. Call us today for a free phone consultation.

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A 21-year-old Iraq war veteran will never get the chance to reunite with his young wife, who remained in Iraq at the time of the South Carolina car crash that claimed his life. The man, George Elizondo, had served his tour of duty in Iraq as a naval medic and hospital corpsman. Distracted driving and extreme weather has been blamed for the crash, but Elizondo’s family, especially his bereft wife and mother, is looking for answers as to the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.

One-car crashes present a special challenge for car crash lawyers, especially when the victim dies at the scene. Naturally, family members want answers and to find out who, if anyone, is responsible for death, injury, or damage to property. Reconstructing this event involves an intensive investigation that draws upon expert opinions and evidence to put together a picture of what actually occurred on the scene. This information is in turn used to identify potentially responsible parties, who can then be targeted in the courts for damages related to the death, injury, or property damage in question.

Although car crash investigations can be time-consuming and tedious, in the right hands they turn into vital tools for getting the compensation victims and their families deserve. The key: an auto accident lawyer with the savvy, experience, track record, and connections it takes to properly investigate a car crash.

Looking for answers and compensation for a car crash that’s affected you or a loved one? You may have recourse even if the death or injury occurred during a one-car crash. Turn to the experts – The Louthian Law Firm has been helping clients get the compensation they deserve from South Carolina Auto Accidents since 1959. Call today for a free case consultation.

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