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$1.75 Million Awarded to Passenger in Drunk Driving Accident

Article on a large award of damages awarded to a passenger's estate in a car accident case where the defendant was drunk.

Court Rejects Drunk Driver's Comparative Negligence Defense

Blog post about the use of the comparative negligence defense when the defendant was drunk.

Court Finds $109,528 Award to Plaintiff Fair and Just, Denies Additur

Blog post about a court finding an award of over $100,000 for a plaintiff in a car accident case.

Plaintiff’s Preexisting Injury Undermines Claim for Missed Wages

Blog post on a case where a plaintiff's preexisting injury prevented him from collecting damages for missed wages due to a car accident.

Family Care Doctrine Reinforces $256,058.56 Award for Passenger’s Injury

Blog post about the family care doctrine helping uphold a large damage award following a car accident.

Plaintiff Awarded $9,539.54 for Accident Caused by Young Driver

Blog post about an award of damages in a car accident case.

Lack of Evidence Bars Husband from Future Damages

Blog post about a case where future damages were one of the major issues.

Jury's Inclusion of Property Repair Bill Not Sufficient for Remittitur

Blog post about the refusal of a Connecticut court to reduce an award for $10,414.33 of damages for a car accident injury.

CT Court Upholds $0 Award for Plaintiff's Exaggerated Claims

Blog post about an award of $0 for a plaintiff who greatly exaggerated the description of her injuries following a minor car accident.

Court Upholds $13,661.33 Award for Injured Passenger

Blog post on an award of damages given to a passenger injured in a car accident.

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