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Missouri Jury Awards $462 Million in Landmark Case Over Truck’s Unsafe Rear Impact Guard Design
In a recent high-profile case, a Missouri jury awarded $462 million to the plaintiffs in a personal injury lawsuit against Wabash National. The case revolved around a fatal crash in 2019 where the rear impact guard of a Wabash truck failed to protect the occupants of another vehicle, leading to…
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$16.2M Verdict: Amazon Liable for Delivery Van Crash Child Injury
A Georgia jury awarded $16.2 million to a family in a personal injury lawsuit involving Amazon Logistics and Fly Fella Logistics after a delivery van struck and severely injured a child riding an electric bike. The crash resulted in serious, lifelong injuries, leading to claims of negligence by Amazon for…
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How Do You Determine the Value of My Claim?
The value of your claim, which lawyers call the settlement value, largely depends on the factors discussed below. It also includes an unexpected factor, which is the plaintiffs’ low winning percentage in…
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3 Common Reasons Why Insurers Discourage Hiring A Lawyer
COMMON REASONS WHY INSURERS DISCOURAGE HIRING A LAWYER If the insurance company says you do not need a lawyer, it’s often a sign that you do. These companies know that a skilled attorney can maximize your claim. To prevent this, they may try to convince you to accept a quick…
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A $30 Million Verdict
Case Context The $30 million verdict secured by Haug Barron Law Group on October 5, 2023, didn’t just make headlines—it underscored the law firm’s unwavering commitment to justice, the depth of its legal expertise, and the team’s ability to navigate through complex medical malpractice cases with precision and resilience. Anatomy…
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The Hidden Dangers of Bow-Riding: Why Safety Comes First on Georgia’s Lakes
Pleasure boating is a cherished pastime, especially on the serene lakes of Georgia like Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona. The sun’s out, the water’s gleaming, and life couldn’t be more picturesque. But as idyllic as this scenario is, an unseen danger lurks for those tempted to sit on the bow…
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Woman on Life Support After Pedestrian Accident
A woman in Gwinnett County was walking on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road early on Christmas morning when she was struck by a car. Since then, she has been on life support at Gwinnett Medical Center. Now, her family wants legal action taken against the driver. The parents of the…
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Trial Victory Yields Verdict of Nearly Double Settlement Offer
Our team at the Haug Barron Law Group regularly receives large verdicts and settlements for our clients, but we are not afraid to try cases of moderate to minor damages. An example of this can be seen through our victory in a Magistrate Court trial on July 7, 2016. A…
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Prenatal Harms
Almost everyone is familiar with the idea that if a person dies as a result of the negligence of another, damages could be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit. However, perhaps not as common is the idea that one could also recover for prenatal harms. There are three different kinds…
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Dog owners can recover the value of medical costs in a Negligence Action in Georgia.
Dog owners can recover the value of medical costs in a Negligence Action in Georgia. In Georgia, when a person is injured in an accident due to the negligence of someone else, she can often recover money damages for her personal injuries, including her medical costs. If that same person…