Passenger Recovers $125,000 in Insurance Payments for Injuries in Head-On Collision by Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal A passenger in a vehicle involved in a head-on collision in Georgia has recovered $125,000 in insurance payments for his injuries. Facts and Allegations Dudly Chiwandire, a law student from South Africa, alleged that he was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle operated by Daniel Winsley in Suwanee, Georgia, when it was struck head-on by a vehicle operated by Raymond P. Alexander. Mr. Chiwandire primarily claimed injuries to his left wrist from the collision. He filed a claim with Mr. Alexander’s liability carrier and also sought underinsured motorist benefits from his own carrier, Nationwide. Mr. Chiwandire alleged that Mr. Alexander had been negligent in the operation of his vehicle,causing the accident and his personal injuries. He said that he had two surgeries and physical therapy and alleged that he had a permanent loss of range of motion in his left wrist and thumb, affecting his daily activities and ability to care for his three young children. He claimed $65,834.01 in past medical costs and further sought damages for his pain and suffering. Mr. Alexander did not dispute Mr. Chiwandire’s claimed injuries or damages.

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PASSENGER RECOVERS $125,000 IN INSURANCE PAYMENTS
FOR INJURIES IN HEAD-ON COLLISION
Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal
November 11, 2015
A passenger in a vehicle involved in a head-on collision in Georgia has recovered $125,000 in insurance payments for
his injuries.
Facts and Allegations
Dudly Chiwandire, a law student from South Africa, alleged that he was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle operated by
Daniel Winsley in Suwanee, Georgia, when it was struck head-on by a vehicle operated by Raymond P. Alexander.
Mr. Chiwandire primarily claimed injuries to his left wrist from the collision.
He filed a claim with Mr. Alexander’s liability carrier and also sought underinsured motorist benefits from his own
carrier, Nationwide. Mr. Chiwandire alleged that Mr. Alexander had been negligent in the operation of his vehicle,
causing the accident and his personal injuries. He said that he had two surgeries and physical therapy and alleged that
he had a permanent loss of range of motion in his left wrist and thumb, affecting his daily activities and ability to care for
his three young children. He claimed $65,834.01 in past medical costs and further sought damages for his pain and
suffering. Mr. Alexander did not dispute Mr. Chiwandire’s claimed injuries or damages.
Result
Mr. Chiwandire settled with Mr. Alexander’s liability carrier for $100,000 and with his underinsured motorist carrier for
$25,000, for a total recovery of $125,000.
The case is Chiwandire v. Alexander (Ga. Settlement Nov. 6, 2015). Attorneys involved include: Plaintiff Attorney(s): Charles
Scholle; Scholle Law; Duluth, GA, for Dudly Chiwandire; Defense Attorney(s): Ken Reeves; Claims Adjuster at Nationwide
Insurance; Gainesville, FL, for Nationwide Insurance; Jon A. Allen; Ronnie Moore & Associates; Atlanta, GA, for Raymond
P. Alexander.
FC&S Legal Comment
This report is based on information that was provided by plaintiff’s counsel. Defense counsel for Mr. Alexander did not
respond to the reporter’s phone calls, and the claims adjuster for Nationwide declined to comment.
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About The Author
Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., is the Director of FC&S Legal, the Editor-in-Chief of the Insurance Coverage Law Report,
and the Founder and President of Meyerowitz Communications Inc. As FC&S Legal Director, Mr. Meyerowitz, a member
of the team that conceptualized FC&S Legal, provides daily analysis and commentary on the most significant insurance
coverage law decisions from courts across the country and news regarding legislative and regulatory developments.
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