Million Dollar Breakdown: $4.6 Million Verdict in Rideshare Crash Case

With Jared Wise

A Lyft passenger suffered life-changing injuries when his rideshare driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into another vehicle on the interstate. While liability was never in dispute, the defense argued the plaintiff wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and should bear responsibility for the severity of his injuries. In this Million Dollar Breakdown, Morgan & Morgan attorney Jared Wise shares how he overcame that defense to secure a $4.67 million verdict after rejecting a $2 million pre-trial settlement offer. He breaks down the deposition strategy, witness testimony, and trial techniques that persuaded the jury to reject comparative negligence and award full compensation for his client’s lifelong injuries. This video delves into the state court trial against the driver; Morgan & Morgan's separate claims against Lyft for vicarious liability remain pending in arbitration.

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