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Construction Accident
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Case Details
Mr. Walter was working in a trench to replace a sewer pipe and directing the excavator with hand signals. The excavator operator stopped looking at Mr. Walter’s hand signals, continued to operate the excavator, and crushed Mr. Walter’s legs with the excavator bucket. He was rushed immediately to the hospital; the immense pain caused blur vision and difficulty breathing. Mr. Walter’s mother testified that the doctor told her he was lucky because most accidents of this type require amputation or result in death. Before the crushing, Mr. Walter loved to go snowboarding and actively played with his son. Mr. Walter has worked hard with his doctor’s recommendations. Through surgery, rehabilitation and personal strength, he has regained use of his legs but still has ongoing knee pain. Because of his injuries, he became incapable of living the life he had before the incident.
Additional Notes
Led by Ben Wells and Josh Trumbull, a $4.5 million verdict was obtained for Mr. Walter. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Verdicts in the United States in 2020 by Top Verdict.