Quaker Focus™ Florida Case Study

Understanding potential outcomes is essential for making informed decisions when facing a high-stakes commercial auto claim. This case study highlights how we employed Quaker Focus™, our advanced focus group tool, to analyze liability and damages in a serious intersection accident case. The combination of input, results, and sentiment analysis helped our client confidently move forward with a settlement, avoiding the risks of trial in a contentious case involving complex liability issues.

Facts of the Case

Tony Smith, a 19-year-old motorcyclist, tragically lost his life in a collision with a trailer driven by Mr. Jones, an employee of a trucking company. Mr. Jones was making a left turn, and his trailer blocked the northbound lanes. Tony, traveling on his motorcycle, could not stop in time and crashed into the trailer, resulting in his immediate death. 

Tony was wearing a helmet and had no drugs or alcohol in his system. Witnesses reported that he was speeding and driving aggressively before the accident. Mr. Jones stated he checked for traffic before turning, but an independent witness claimed there was traffic present. The area is known for accidents involving large trucks, and Tony's family believes Mr. Jones and his employer are responsible for his death due to the dangerous nature of the intersection and the blocking of the road. 

The family seeks compensation for their loss, including funeral expenses and the emotional impact of losing Tony. The case hinges on whether Mr. Jones and his employer are liable for the accident or if Tony's speed and driving behavior contributed to the crash.