1.8 Million Jury Verdict for Motorcycle Wreck Victim

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Greene & Phillips Injury Lawyers Secure $1.8 Million Jury Verdict against Hut American Group for Injured Saraland Resident

MOBILE AL, 8/31/2023 – Greene & Phillips – Attorneys at Law, a local firm with a 25-year legacy of advocating for injury victims, announces a victory on behalf of their client, a 39 year-old man from Saraland. A Mobile Circuit Court jury on Wednesday awarded the client a $1.8 million verdict against Hut American Group following a three day trial.

In June of 2021, the client was riding his motorcycle when a delivery driver failed to yield the right of way and pulled into his path. The driver was delivering pizza for his employer Hut American Group, which owns and operates the Pizza Hut in Saraland. The wreck fractured the client’s left femur in multiple places.

The case was litigated by Attorneys Britt Bethea and David Greene, Managing Partner. Greene said, “The negligence of a company employee while on the clock resulted in a terrible injury and drastic change to our client’s life. Despite clear evidence in the case and their driver’s own admission, Hut never accepted responsibility for the wreck.”

The Law firm of Greene & Phillips is deeply rooted in the local community and is tirelessly dedicated to representing injury victims in Mobile, Birmingham, and throughout the country. Over the firm’s quarter-century in business, they have helped 20,000+ clients obtain rightful compensation for their injuries. Greene & Phillips stands ready to fight for those who have suffered due to the negligence of others.

To see if you have a case, please call the office for a free consultation 24/7 at 251-300-2000.

Jamar Malone – Week 4’s Player of the Week

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Week 4’s Greene & Phillips Player of the Week, Attorney David Greene joined Emily Cochran to present the award to Daphne Trojans 6′ 2″ junior quarterback Jamar Malone.

Jamar had an incredible performance in Friday’s victory over the Davidson Warriors, passing for 323 yards and three touchdowns through the air. He also added 48 rushing yards and two more touchdowns on the ground. What an impressive all-around game helping lead his team to a crucial win.

Jamar was very humble when accepting the award, giving credit to his teammates for their roles in the success. As a quarterback, he clearly understands the team aspect of the game and that individual stats are a reflection of everyone’s contributions. At the same time, he acknowledges there is always room for improvement and seems focused on continued development.

Coach Kenny King provided insightful perspective on Jamar’s abilities from both a physical and mental standpoint. With not only tremendous athletic gifts but also exceptional football IQ,

On Malone’s 5 touch downs, David Greene commented, that’s phenomenal for a quarterback, “This young man is someone for everybody to watch. He’s got a great career here at Daphne High School, but the next level is going to be something special for this young man.”

Be sure to keep an eye on Jamar Malone and the Daphne Trojans going forward. It should be exciting to see what this dynamic junior quarterback can accomplish both this season and in the future.

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Carlos Benjamin Jr – Week 3’s Athlete of the Week

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We’re celebrating Week 3 of high school football in Mobile with this week’s Greene & Phillips Player of the week,  Carlos Benjamin Jr from Vigor High School. Attorney J. David Greene joined Fox 10’s Emily Cochran to award Carlos on his incredible performance Friday night to help leading the Wolves to a comeback 34 -28 victory over the Citronelle Wildcats.

Facing a 7 point deficit late in the 4th quarter, Carlos carried the ball 14 times for an amazing 198 yards and 4 touchdowns. His biggest play of the night came on a 99 yard touchdown run that tied the game and sent it to overtime.

When accepting the award from Greene and Phillips Injury Lawyer, David Green, Carlos was humble about his achievement. He said he “just had to put my team on the back and do what I had to do the best”. Coach, Markus Cook, was not surprised by the performance, saying Benjamin prepares well by watching film and knows the plays.

More impressive than his skills on the field is Carlos’s dedication in the classroom. Cook reported that he currently has straight A’s, showing his commitment to success both on and off the field. Carlos encourages his teammates to “stay together” and never give up.

After handing out the award, David Greene praised Carlos for his work ethic and abilities. “He’s going to do great things  in the future. I’m so proud of Carlos.”

It’s clear that Carlos Benjamin Jr is a talented football player and leader for the Vigor High School Wolves. With performances like the one that earned him player of the week, he is sure to help lead his team to more victories this season. Kudos to him and thank you to Fox 10 for letting us partner with them in highlighting high school athletics in the community.

DJ Butler – Week 2’s Athlete of the Week

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Each week we honor a standout local high school athlete with the help of Emily Cochran and Fox 10.  This week we’re celebrating Davidson High School‘s senior running back, DJ Butler.

Butler had a standout performance on Friday as the Warriors took on Hillcrest-Evergreen in their brand new stadium for the first game. DJ ran for an incredible four touchdowns and added another score through the air, leading Davidson to a resounding 59-46 victory. His big night helped the Warriors get their season off to a perfect 1-0 start in their new home.

DJ was certainly thrilled with his performance but gave most of the credit to his teammates. “I feel like I just contributed to my team and try to just do my role the best I can,” Butler said modestly. Winning this award meant a lot to the talented running back. “It shows that we’ve been out here putting in the summer work and everything, you know, doing all we can.”

Davidson head coach Rick Cauley was full of praise for Butler. “You know, he got off to a really quick start. We got a turnover and scored a couple plays after that and it really never stopped,” Cauley noted.

Off the field, DJ is described as a great kid who’s really down to earth and very mature. He enjoys photography in his spare time and can often be found documenting other Davidson sporting events behind the lens of a camera.

“DJ’s a wonderful young man, fantastic athlete,” Attorney David Green said of the Coastal Carolina commit, “Congratulations to DJ and the Warriors!”

Butler has clearly worked very hard to put himself in a position to succeed this season. With his talent and character, we expect big things from DJ as the season continues and his college career with the Chanticleers . On behalf of the lawyers and staff at Greene & Phillips, we’d like to congratulate DJ Butler on being named our Athlete of the Week!

Read more about Butler’s performance on AL.com

Josh Flowers – Baker High School – Player of the Week

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Highschool football season has begun!  Congratulations to this week’s 1st and 10 Player of the Week presented by Greene & Phillips, Mississippi State commit, Josh Flowers. The Baker High School quarterback showcased his exceptional skills in last week’s match against Theodore High School. He ran for two touchdowns, threw for three more, and played a pivotal role in Baker High School’s impressive 36-20 victory. Josh’s ability to lead his team with confidence and determination was evident throughout the game. His strategic decision-making and precision passes demonstrated his prowess as a quarterback.

Coach Steve Normand said of Josh, “He’s a very humble individual. He’s very calm under pressure. So having somebody like that and being the leader that he is on and off the field, it makes makes my job a lot easier. He really picks out the things Monday through Thursday that he’s doing wrong and try to get them right on Friday. That’s a great quality to have in a Quarterback.”

Despite his outstanding performance, Josh attributes his success to the hard work and dedication he puts into his craft. In the interview, he expressed his gratitude for being recognized as the Player of the Week, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and the support he receives from his teammates. Josh’s calm demeanor under pressure and his commitment to self-improvement make him an exceptional leader both on and off the field.

Attorney Stephen Collins, presented the year’s first award to Josh during the team’s afternoon practice on Tuesday. During the presentation, Collins expressed his gratitude that Greene & Phillips could sponsor the Player of the Week award and recognize outstanding talent. He said “Josh and the Hornets had a great game this last week.”

Greene & Phillips is a a proud sponsor of the Player of the Week award which recognizes one outstanding high school football player each week of the season as part of Fox 10’s 1st and 10 programing.

 

Goodwin Holley: A Champion On and Off the Court – Athlete of the Week

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Greene & Phillips Injury Lawyers proudly sponsors Fox Ten‘s Athlete of the Week, serving up some serious recognition for outstanding young athletes in our community. Congratulations to the incredible Goodwin Holley, senior at Spanish Fort and star of Toros Tennis program.

A6 Individual Boy’s State Champion

Goodwin Holley has served up a season full of smashing triumphs and backhand brilliance. As the unchallenged boys singles player for the Toros, Holley has aced his way to an impressive 20-1 record culminating in the Alabama 6a Boys Individual Title.

Coach Lance Thomas described Holley’s championship victory as one of the best performances he has ever witnessed.

Holley says he had no apprehensions heading up to Montgomery for the final matches. He was eager face any opponent and determined to emerge victorious. He credits his success to hard work and prayer, expressing his gratitude to God for the opportunity to showcase his talent and achieve his goals.

Leadership On and Off the Court

Holley’s impact reaches beyond his exceptional performance on the tennis court. He is recognized as a natural leader among his teammates, providing guidance and inspiration both on and off the court illustrated by sharing his expertise and passion for the sport through the clinics for children seven and up. He embodies the qualities of a true tennis champion, not only through his athletic achievements but also through his character and dedication to helping others.

A Bright Future

As Holley transitions to the collegiate level at University of Mobile this fall and his high school tennis career comes to a close his teammates and coaches will miss him.

His words of advise to aspiring athletes: prayer, hard work, and unwavering determination.

Congratulations to Goodwin Holley on his outstanding tennis season and his well-deserved recognition as the Greene & Phillips Athlete of the Week. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet all the amazing athletes over this past spring.

Full story on Fox10TV.com

Ava Hodo awarded Athlete of the Week

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Congratulations to Orange Beach High School freshman catcher, Ava Hodo, for winning this week’s Greene & Phillips Athlete of the Week award!

Emily Cochran drove over to Orange Beach High School on Wednesday to present the award to the very talented freshman catcher who has 11 home runs so far this season and 39 RBI.

Maco coach, Shane Alexander, said he’s not surprised at how well Ava has done this year, “Yeah, she’s probably one of the best hitters in the state, and we knew that as a seventh grader and an eighth grader, and she’s kind of taken it up a little bit, especially in the home run numbers. She’s got 11 so far, and the first two years she had nine. So the power numbers are there. The biggest thing is she’s just consistent.”

When asked about what got her to this level, Hodo responded, “I set goals at the beginning of the season to break some home run records that I’ve had. But I think I’ve done good situational hitting, trying to be a good teammate. That’s probably my biggest goal this year. So hopefully we can continue to have a good season and I can continue to help contribute to my team.”

Coach Alexander describes Hodo as “Very humble. You wouldn’t know it. Even as a seventh grader, she hit the walk-off home run to win our first state championship, and she’s a coach’s dream!”

Hodo said “I just don’t like being cocky. I’m glad. I’m proud of myself. But, you know, I have to work hard every single day and work hard no matter what. Nothing’s given to you. So I just want to continue to make my community proud and my teammates proud.”

Congratulations to Ava and the Makos back-to-back state champions. They’re now looking for that third.

David Greene of Greene & Phillips Injury Lawyers commented on the accomplishment. “What an outstanding team. And Ava has a great future ahead of her. Congratulations to the Orange Beach Highschool Makos and good luck!

See the original story on Fox 10 TV