$50 Million for Devastating Car Wreck

Fred Wilson, family man, football coach, and former United States Marine, had his neck broken in an automobile collision. He worked the night shift at the railroad for a friend, and was headed home early that morning for a Fourth of July Barbecue. He was hit by a car being driven by a man who had been out all night. The Defendant’s attorney argued that Wilson was speeding and ran a red light. Wilson’s attorney, John Uustal, proved that Wilson had a green light, and asked the jury to recognize Wilson’s suffering in their verdict. The jury found the Defendant negligent. The verdict was for over fifty million dollars. It was one of the largest in the country, and the case was featured in national news.

You can read more about the media's account of this case by clicking on the links below:

Daily Business Review - $50 Million Verdict (PDF)

Daily Business Review - Winning Huge (PDF)

Miami Herald - Paralyzed Crash Victim Awarded $50 Mil (PDF)