$475,000
Motorcycle Accident
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Case Details
Client seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Wards Road, Lynchburg, when a defendant made a left turn in front of him at an intersection. Client suffered hand and shoulder injuries, and a punctured lung, requiring hand surgery.
Additional Notes
Both liability and damages were contested. Client received a traffic ticket but was found not guilty. Insurance company (Allstate) was not interested in settlement. Jury trial involved eyewitness, investigating officer, city traffic signal engineer, client, client's wife, treating physician, and accident reconstructionist. Defense expert's testimony on speed was challenged. Client had $91,000 in medical expenses. Verdict exceeded high-low agreement.