A Florida personal injury lawsuit filed by a man who was injured in a motorcycle accident has resulted in an award of more than $411 million for the victim and his family.

About the Florida Motorcycle Crash Lawsuit

Plaintiff Duane W. claims that he was riding his motorcycle on Florida’s Interstate 10 in late July 2018, when he encountered a large automobile crash on the highway. In an attempt to avoid crashing into the pileup of vehicles, Duane claims that he swerved into the emergency lane.

However, a truck was stopped in the emergency lane without its lights on, and Duane’s motorcycle collided with the stopped vehicle. Duane claims that the collision caused him to be thrown from the motorcycle and into the median, resulting in serious injuries.

According to the Tallahassee Democrat, more than 45 vehicles were involved in the pileup, which is believed to have been initially caused by a combination of poor weather conditions, as well as speeding by at least one commercial truck driver.

Duane claims in his motorcycle crash lawsuit that the actions of the speeding driver resulted in his accident. The truck driver drove for trucking company Top Auto Express, which did not participate in the trial. At least eight other people involved in the pile up were taken to the hospital due to injuries.

According to Duane, the motorcycle accident left him with permanent and life changing injuries. In addition to breaking both sides of his pelvis in the crash, his pelvis was also separated from his spine during the crash. He claims that his injuries include severe colon and urethra damage, which have resulted in permanent incontinence, as well as the loss of sexual function. Additionally, he has lost much of his mobility, and claims that he can only walk with the aid of an arm crutch.

In addition to receiving compensation for his medical expenses, Duane was also awarded $371.2 million for future pain and suffering in the verdict of his personal injury motorcycle crash lawsuit. His three children were also awarded substantial sums in order to compensate them for the loss of their father’s services, comfort, companionship, and society.

Do You Qualify to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you have been injured due to the negligence or actions of another person or entity, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit and pursue compensation for injuries or medical expenses. Common personal injuries may include car accidents, dog bites, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, or injuries sustained at a workplace.

If you have been injured due to another driver’s negligence, a pet owner failing to control their dog, a homeowner not shoveling or de-icing their steps, or a doctor making a preventable error, you may be wondering how you will pay your unexpected medical bills. A personal injury lawsuit may result in you receiving compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and additional awards for pain and suffering.

In order to hold another party accountable for your injury, you may have to prove that they were negligent. Negligence generally means that they failed to do something that a reasonably careful person would do, such as driving the speed limit. Negligence may also mean that they did something a reasonable person would not do, such as speeding.

If you believe you may qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit for a motorcycle crash or other car accident, you may be able to connect with a qualified personal injury attorney through Top Class Actions.

Duane’s Motorcycle Crash Lawsuit is Case No: 18000861CAA, in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida.