$82.1M
Amputation, Truck Accident, Personal Injury
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Case Details
Client Michael Shank was hit on a motorcycle by a commercial vehicle, resulting in the amputations of his left arm and leg. The truck driver was speeding and looked away from his lane of travel. The jury found both companies vicariously liable for the actions of their employee.
Additional Notes
Verdict was $79,105,345.70 for Michael Shank and $3,000,000 for his wife Brittany Shank for loss of consortium. Insurers refused to make a meaningful settlement offer, with a highest offer of $350,000 during a judicial settlement conference. Believed to be the highest amputation verdict in US history for an amputee.