Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith Reportedly Being Sued By Victim Who Lost Leg In Car Accident

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith is reportedly being sued by the man who lost his leg in a car accident that occurred in early February

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith is faced with a stressful situation off the court following the All-Star Weekend break.

Highsmith is reportedly being sued by the 21-year-old man who lost his leg in the car accident that took place on Feb. 6. The incident happened a short time after the Heat defeated the Orlando Magic at the Kaseya Center.

"Alekxei Pino filed the lawsuit on Friday in Florida ... alleging he was helping assist a stranded motorist on Feb. 6 in Miami when Highsmith barreled into him in his 2021 Audi A5 at a high rate of speed," TMZ stated. "Pino claims in the suit Highsmith was going over the roadway's legal speed limit before he hit him ... causing an above-the-knee amputation."

Highsmith has been a key part of the Heat's success for the past two seasons. A former two-way contract player, Highsmith worked his way up to a rotation spot last year. Not to mention, he has started in 24 games this season.

Highsmith was a key member of the team that advanced to play the Denver Nuggets in last year's NBA Finals. He is averaging 5.9 points and 2.8 rebounds on 42.1 percent shooting.

"Pino also claims he suffered other significant injuries in the crash ... and has since undergone numerous medical procedures to address the damage," TMZ reported. "Pino's attorney, Manuel Dobrinsky, said in a statement this week his client is actually still in the hospital recovering ... 'with a very long road of rehabilitation ahead of him.' Pino and his lawyer are asking for unspecified damages but estimate it will be in excess of $50,000."

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