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$1.5 Million Case Victory for This Man Following a Car Crash

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3 years ago

August 26, 2022

After a rear-end collision in September 2018, one man sought compensation for his extensive, permanent injuries. He took it to court. After four years, he’s finally won his settlement: $1.5 Million. Though the path he took to his win was treacherous, and the road to recovery he’ll have to face afterwards won’t be a simple walk in the park—it is safe to say he has gotten his justice.

The accident occurred on freeway 80 in Valero, CA. The victim was driving down the road, which a traffic jam had slightly blocked. So naturally, he slowed to a stop. He likely reasoned that everybody else would have the same common courtesy, not realizing until it was too late that a car behind him had not only failed to break but was flying at him full speed.

The aggressor’s car swerved into the left shoulder, failing to merge and smashing into the victim’s car with a severity only possible on a highway. The subsequent rear-end collision not only claimed the victim’s vehicle but catapulted it into yet another car on the road. While the victim didn’t succumb to his injuries, he didn’t get out of the wreckage Scott-free.

The crash left the man with several spinal injuries he’ll carry with him for the rest of his life. He reported pain in his head, back, lower back, neck, and right shoulder and weakness in his right arm that actively impaired day-to-day activities. Luckily, we live in the modern age, and there are therapy and surgeries that can at least partially alleviate his suffering. The victim received an anterior cervical discectomy, lap band surgery, fusion, and an anterior lumbar discectomy. While helpful, these procedures can be immensely taxing and pricey.

Represented by attorney Ani Megerdichian with JT legal group, he managed to claim a lot in the subsequent litigation. The $1.5 million settlement represented not only justice for the victim but hope for many other victims (and their families) looking for compensation after similar tragedies.

With an estimated 500,000 people injured yearly in rear-end collisions, and far fewer cases ending in a celebratory million-dollar settlement, it’s safe to say that access to resources like those provided to this man isn’t available to everybody. So it pays to know your rights and the typical procedure for seeking justice. If you’re unlucky enough to be in a horrible car accident, you still want to be lucky enough to win a million dollars from it.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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3 weeks ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.