The largest automobile injury award in 2014 was a settlement of $20.5 million in Matakitis v. Delbarton School, obtained by attorneys Brian O’Toole and John Collins on behalf of a youth run over by a pick-up truck and left paralyzed.

On May 8, 2007, 12-year-old Daniel Matakitis was visiting his grandparents, Charles Matakitis Sr. and Barbara Matakitis, at their home in Hanover, New Jersey. He was riding his bicycle when his great uncle, Ronald Matakitis, backed out of the driveway and ran over him. Daniel was rendered a triplegic, without the use of his legs and his right arm, O’Toole said.

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