Bieler v. Peaden LLC and Acree
Jun 25, 2015OUTCOME: Verdict of $620,264.00
Woman injured in rear-end accident on the Destin bridge. Defendant contested liability and damages. Client underwent cervical fusion surgery.
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John Wellington Wesley's Legal Cases (3)
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Personal injury Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance ... +2 more
Freeman v. Engle
Jan 30, 2015OUTCOME: $491,539.00 verdict
In June of 2011, plaintiff Kevin Freeman was parked on the shoulder of a residential street in Okaloosa County in a Dodge 2500 work truck, when Brittany L. Engle, who was attempting to apply make-up wh ... ile driving, ran into the back of Mr. Freeman’s parked vehicle at between 30-40 mph. Brittany L. Engle admitted liability, and Plaintiff sought compensatory and punitive damages. Freeman sustained injuries to the facet joints in his neck, which resulted in a headache syndrome. The jury determined that the Freemans compensatory damages totaled $482,039. The jury also returned a verdict for punitive damages of $9,500.00. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company insured the Defendant with a $50,000.00 bodily injury liability policy. Plaintiff intends to pursue recovery of the full judgment amount in a subsequent lawsuit. Defendant has filed a Motion for New Trial, renewed Motion for Directed Verdict on Punitive Damages, and Motion for Remittitur. Plaintiff has filed a Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Costs.
Sheldon v. Wright
May 05, 2010OUTCOME: $1,312,700 judge verdict
A Fort Walton Beach chiropractor suffered several thoracic spine compression fractures after attic access stairs fell out of a newly constructed townhome. Client was invited to the premises and was att ... empting to inspect over-attic storage when the accident occurred, causing him to fall 9 to 10 feet onto concrete floor. Injuries required the client to hire another chiropractor to take over practice, although he continues to oversee the entire clinic. Damages included cost of hired employee, future medical expenses, loss of the enjoyment of life and consortium damages for spouse.