Perrier & Lacoste, L.L.C.

$126,000

Trucking Accident, Personal Injury

Plaintiff (and son) sued a national trucking company after a driver backed into her vehicle, causing a two-level cervical fusion. She demanded millions in damages. The jury found the plaintiff 50% at fault and awarded $8,500 in general damages and $117,500 in past medical specials. No award for wage loss or future medical specials.

$61,740

Trucking Accident, Personal Injury

Defendant's insured drove away from a loading dock with plaintiff still in the trailer, causing plaintiff and forklift to fall out. Plaintiff claimed chronic pain and sought $3M.

$38,700

Trucking Accident, Personal Injury

Defendant driver cut across three lanes of interstate and side-swiped plaintiff. Plaintiff alleged spine and knee injuries, with medical specials nearly $100,000 and claimed future medical damages well into seven figures.

$4,000

Bus Accident, Personal Injury

Plaintiff, a bus passenger, alleged head, neck, and wrist injuries (including cervical fusion and carpal tunnel release) after the bus hit a metal gate in a parking lot. Incurred medical expenses over $150,000. Sought $1.13M in total damages.

$1M

Insurance Coverage, Trucking Accident

Lawsuit arose from a minor impact, low speed, rear-end collision between two commercial vehicles. Plaintiff alleged back pain and sought punitive damages. Primary insurer settled for $990,000 ($900,000 punitive, $90,000 compensatory). Excess insurer was later named.