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$26 Million Settlement Reached in Rideshare Pedestrian Crash
A Wilkes-Barre teenager who suffered life-altering injuries after being struck by a rideshare driver has reached a significant settlement exceeding $26 million.
The crash occurred when the rideshare driver ran a red light and struck the teenager while he was in a crosswalk. The impact caused catastrophic injuries that resulted in permanent disability and required extensive ongoing medical care.
The case involved complex legal issues, including rideshare liability, corporate insurance coverage, and the role of the driver while operating on the rideshare platform. These cases often require proving not only driver negligence, but also navigating layered insurance policies and corporate defenses.
Through extensive litigation and strategic advocacy, the case resulted in a settlement exceeding $26 million. The structure of the settlement provides long-term financial support, with total payouts expected to reach significantly higher over time.
This result reflects the serious nature of rideshare crash cases and the level of resources required to hold both drivers and rideshare companies accountable.
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Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn continues to represent individuals and families facing catastrophic injuries caused by negligence.
$30,000,000 Settlement in Electrocution Deaths
The families of two young Susquehanna County men, electrocuted while installing a new roof on a house, received nearly a $30-million settlement after trial had commenced.
$15,300,000 Record-Setting Verdict Against PG&W
$15.3 million verdict obtained against Pennsylvania Gas and Water company (PG&W) following four weeks of testimony in a case involving the death of a child due to carbon monoxide poisoning. At the time the verdict was rendered, it was the largest recorded verdict in Luzerne County history. An additional $1.1 million in delay damages was awarded post trial, bringing the total plaintiff recovery to $16.4 million.
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NOTE: EVERY CASE IS FACT SPECIFIC, AND THESE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE THE SAME RESULTS WILL BE OBTAINED IN A DIFFERENT CASE