- The “jaw dropping” case: A person has a devastating
physical injury. The responsible party’s actions are
so outrageous that a jury would find gross negligence and
award punitive damages. Examples of this include (i) causing
an accident while driving drunk or on drugs; (ii) violently
attacking someone without provocation; and (iii) sleep-deprived
large truck operator (18 wheeler) speeding, losing control
and causing catastrophic damage.
- The defendant engaging in outrageous and indefensible
conduct
- High cost of future medical care: the victim is paralyzed,
a paraplegic or quadriplegic
- Complete loss of future earning ability: 24 year-old
carpenter who cannot work for the rest of his life due to
an injury; 36 year-old salesman loses his ability to drive
and speak due to a preventable accident.
- Records have been destroyed, falsified, or otherwise
“fixed” in order to escape liability
- A defendant who is proven to be a liar about relevant
aspects of the case
- Credible independent witnesses support the injured person’s
account of how the incident occurred
- The injured person is hard-working, honest, sympathetic
and sincere
- The injured person has not been involved in a number
of prior lawsuits as a plaintiff
- The injured person does not have a pre-existing injury
of the type complained of in the case (Pre-existing injury
is one of the main reasons for defense verdicts)
- An arrogant defendant who believes and acts as if he
is better than the rest of us
These are only some indicators of significant personal injury
cases. If these factors are not present in your case, this
does not mean that it lacks merit or should not be pursued.
Your case may still have a basis for a significant outcome.
A thorough evaluation of your case by an experienced, qualified
personal injury lawyer will determine the strength of your
case.
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