In 2004, a 450-pound white circus tiger, named Apollo, escaped from his trainer, and caused one of the most bizarre personal injury lawsuits that New York has ever seen. The tiger walked through a New York City park and ended up on the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Motorists, who were obviously stunned to see a huge tiger walking down the highway, panicked and created a multiple car pileup. Several drivers were rushed to the emergency room with serious back injuries. Two in particular suffered great physical and emotional damages. A New York police detective and a woman from Queens were awarded almost $1 million from the trainer of the tiger, who was ultimately responsible for his escape.
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Though this case may seem bizarre, it can be applied to other personal injury lawsuits. If you are hurt, emotionally or physically, because of someone else’s negligence, you can sue him or her for the medical bills that you have to pay, as well as for punitive damages. You may even be able to settle with the defendant outside of the courtroom for a certain amount of money, and avoid the lengthy and tiresome trial process. For more information and also for professional advice, concerning personal injury lawsuits, contact our Indianapolis personal injury lawyers and attorneys for a consultation right now!
