Merriman v. Allstate
Aug 09, 2019OUTCOME: Verdict for plaintiff
Direct UM Action against plaintiff's insurance carrier for spine injury.
Huntsville, AL
Car accident Lawyer at Huntsville, AL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Workers Compensation
OUTCOME: Verdict for plaintiff
Direct UM Action against plaintiff's insurance carrier for spine injury.
OUTCOME: Verdict for plaintiff
Clear liability car wreck case, but insurance carrier contested damages. Verdict in excess of 3x the amount offered pre-trial
OUTCOME: Unanimous Decision by Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Alabama held that the guest-passenger statute did not preclude the plaintiff from recovering compensation since she provided a material benefit to the defendant.