$37M
Personal Injury
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Case Details
A construction worker was left paralyzed after being struck by a car in a work zone. Caltrans approved a $37 million payment in settlement of the personal injury lawsuit. The jury found Caltrans negligent because a site engineer reopened a lane that was supposed to be closed for worker safety, and a traffic light installed instead blinded motorists, leading to the accident. The worker needs around-the-clock care for the rest of his life.
Additional Notes
A construction worker was left paralyzed after being struck by a car that traveled through the work zone. Caltrans approved a payment of $37 million in settlement of the personal injury lawsuit. The jury found that Caltrans was the negligent party because a site engineer reopened a lane that was supposed to be closed for worker safety, and a traffic light installed instead blinded motorists, leading to the accident. The worker needs around-the-clock care for the rest of his life.
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The Sexton Law Firm
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