Car Accident Attorney Wins $8.97M for Crash Involving Domino’s Pizza Driver
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on July 12th, 2019
A Florida jury has awarded $8.97 million in damages to the widow of a former fire chief who became a quadriplegic after he swerved his car and crashed on a Florida highway to avoid a collision with a car being driven into his lane by a Domino's pizza delivery driver. The victim, Richard Wiederhold, was 62 years old and had retired as a fire chief in Brevard County, Florida, when the crash occurred in March...
Court Radio: What Would You Do? The Law and Weird Things That Happen in Life
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on July 7th, 2019
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer explains who can and cannot be liable for lawsuits, answers legal questions from callers, and talks about what you can do legally when odd situation arises.
Car Crash Lawyer Gets $3.5M for Victim Who Suffered a Severe Spine Injury
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on July 5th, 2019
A $3.5 million settlement has been reached by a car crash attorney for a Chicago-area woman who was paralyzed in 2014 when the car she was riding in drove off an embankment in Chicago and crashed on its roof onto the ground below. The victim, Kelsey Ibach, who was 25 years old when the crash occurred on Sept. 13, 2014, was a passenger in a BMW sedan being driven by Philip Cho, who was 28...
MyPhillyLawyer Philadelphia Car Crash Attorneys Offer July 4 Safety Tips
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on June 28th, 2019
As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches, Philadelphia's car crash attorneys, MyPhillyLawyer, wants to remind our friends and clients to enjoy the holiday week safely, whether you are taking a road trip, heading to the beach, having family and friends over for a BBQ or relaxing at a swimming pool. The July 4th weekend may be fun and relaxing, but there are also some somber reminders that can help the holidays be more enjoyable and...
Car Accident Lawyer Gets $9M Verdict for the Family of a Truck Driver Who Was Killed By a Train at a Railroad Crossing in 2013
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on June 21st, 2019
The family of a 60-year-old Oklahoma truck driver who died in 2013 when a train smashed into his rig at a non-gated railroad crossing as he was loading a trackhoe onto a trailer has been awarded a $9 million jury verdict. The victim, Richard Knight, of Edmond, Oklahoma, was killed on May 8, 2013, when a BNSF Railway train operating on a track near U.S. Highway 64 in the town of Lela smashed into the...
Car Crash Lawyer Wins $80M Verdict for Truck Driver Forced By Employer to Falsify His Driving Logbook Before a Fatigue-Induced Traffic Accident
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on June 17th, 2019
A tractor-trailer driver who was told by his trucking company to falsify his driving logbook to make it appear that he was well-rested between long-distance deliveries has been awarded an $80 million verdict by a Texas jury. The driver, Lauro Lozano Jr., fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the rear of another tractor-trailer on May 6, 2015 on northbound Interstate 59 in Alabama after he followed his company's instructions and falsified his driving...
Court Radio: Joel Austin CEO Daddy University
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on June 16th, 2019
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks to Joel Austin, CEO of Daddy University, about the purpose of Daddy University, how he found his calling, and answer questions from callers.
Court Radio: Personal Injury When Traveling
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on June 9th, 2019
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about vacation safety, how to make your vacation more safe, and answer legal questions from callers.
Car Crash Attorney Gets $270K Settlement for Ohio Woman Who Was Severely Injured When Her Car Was Struck By A Speeding Police Car That Was Picking Up Toys for a Holiday Toy Drive
By Dean I. Weitzman, Esq. on June 7th, 2019
A $270,000 settlement has been reached with the city of Toledo, Ohio, on behalf of a woman who was severely injured in 2017 when her car was struck by a city police car that was speeding on its way to pick up toys for a holiday toy drive for children. The woman, Susan Schlageter, who was 67 at the time of the crash, suffered a lacerated spleen, two uncontrolled internal bleeds and broken ribs in...