$180,000
Wrongful Death, Car Accident, Personal Injury
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Case Details
George Patterson handled a wrongful death case where a young driver texting while driving ran a stop sign, causing a fatal broadside collision on Route 301 in Upper Marlboro. The driver died, and the passenger sustained severe abdominal injuries.
Additional Notes
Initial policy limits of $100,000 plus an additional $80,000 recovered due to the insurance company's failure to obtain a signed waiver for lower underinsured motorist coverage. Cell phone use was verified by police and cell phone records.