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A Jacksonville, Florida jury has awarded $2 million to Cynthia Deen, a court reporter who sued her insurance company to get the medical treatment she needs to alleviate the pain from an auto accident three years ago.
Deen was hit from behind by an air conditioning truck in 2007 when she slowed for a traffic light. The truck’s insurer had enough to pay for her initial medical expenses, but not for an operation on the herniated discs in her neck.
Deen’s attorneys requested that her insurer, State Farm, pay the $300,000 for her surgery. State Farm offered no more than $225,000, Deen through her personal injury attorney sued State Farm. At trial, a federal court jury found in Deen’s favor, awarding her $2 million.
Automobile insurance companies have a duty to provide coverage and payment for injuries resulting from automobile accidents. In many instances, insurance companies put profits over the just compensation of automobile accident victims who have suffered personal injuries and in some cases – the wrongful death of a spouse or family member.
While Deen says she is thankful for the verdict, she says that money can never replace what it’s like to live life without constant pain. She can no longer enjoy hobbies like playing the piano and scrapbooking, and has not been able to work fulltime as a court reporter since the accident.
To read a full report of the verdict see Jacksonville. Florida jury awards woman nearly $2 million in insurance case.