The new Alabama Jury Verdict reporter is out. The results:
15 Jury Verdicts
Auto Negligence 5 Defense Verdicts 1 $1,000.00 verdict 1 $100,000.00 verdict reduced to $50,000.00 (uninsured motorist claim) 1 $140,000.00 verdict
Medical Malpractice 2 Defense Verdicts
Conversion (theft) 1 $15,966.00 verdict
Restaurant Negligence 1 $10,000.00 verdict
Invasion of Privacy 1 Defense verdict
Insurance Contract 1 Defense verdict
Truck (18-wheeler) Negligence/Wrongful Death 1 $6,500,000.00 verdict
Takeaways: On at least two of the auto negligence defense verdicts, the defense strategy was to minimize the damages/injuries, and it worked. They didn’t argue as much on liability. A $1,000.00 jury verdict is the same as a defense verdict. Medical Malpractice is still very difficult to win as an injured party. Insurance claims are almost impossible to win.
Think about these verdicts next time you think/hear our jury system is run amuck.
Jon was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, reading and exercising. Jon enjoys helping people which is why he has chosen a career in the legal profession.
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