$50,000
Personal Injury / Commercial Trucking
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Case Details
Achieved a defense verdict for their client after a four day jury trial in Hennepin County, MN. The personal injury trial centered on a semi-tractor and pedestrian accident, including defense of the claimed liability, which involved testimony from an accident reconstructionist and toxicologist. The trial also involved a claimed traumatic brain injury, and significant orthopedic leg injury requiring multiple surgeries. The parties stipulated to past medical expense damages of $145,000. Plaintiff asked the jury to award between 3.5 and 4.5 million dollars for Plaintiff’s claimed permanent injuries and lifestyle changes. The jury awarded both a complete defense verdict on liability and, for damages, awarded no future damages and only $50,000 in past pain and suffering.
Additional Notes
Plaintiff asked for $3.5 to $4.5 million; jury awarded $50,000 in past pain and suffering, no future damages, and a complete defense verdict on liability.