This action arose out of a rear end accident that occurred on I-95 in the State of Delaware. The plaintiff, a Pennsylvania resident, had limited tort insurance. She claimed to have the benefit of full tort coverage because the accident occurred in Delaware. Defense counsel, Joseph Petka filed a motion for partial summary judgment in […]
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Matthew Moroney Wins Back-to-Back Philadelphia County Trials in August
Matthew Moroney won two more jury trials in August. Both were car accident cases tried in Philadelphia County and in both cases, the defense stipulated to negligence in causing the accident. In both cases, however, Mr. Moroney successfully convinced the juries that none of the plaintiffs (in one case there were two plaintiffs) sustained an injury […]
Defense Verdict for Eamon Merrigan in Motorcycle Accident Case Involving Four Surgeries and Seven Teeth Extractions
In rush hour, Defendant intended to make a left turn at a busy traffic light-controlled intersection. While waiting in the intersection to make his turn, the light controlling Defendant’s direction of travel turned red. In an attempt to safely clear the intersection, Defendant began his left turn. As he did so, the passenger side of […]
UIM Federal Court Jury Trial Defense Verdict For Lori Miller
The plaintiff was involved in a significant accident in which a Geico insured made a left turn into the plaintiff’s vehicle. Both vehicles were declared total losses. Geico tendered their insured’s $100,000 policy limits. Plaintiff filed suit against her own insurance company with a UIM Count for Breach of Contract and also a Bad Faith […]
Matthew Moroney Obtains Jury Trial Defense Verdict Following Appeal of $27,000 Arbitration Award
Plaintiff alleged his vehicle was violently struck in the rear by the defendant’s car causing injuries to the plaintiff’s neck, back and shoulder. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Maxwell Stepanuk, testified that the plaintiff sustained a permanent tear of the shoulder that would require injections and possible surgery. Mr. Moroney argued that the plaintiff did not sustain […]