Case Result

$4.9M

Railroad Worker Injury

Trial Verdict
Oakland, CA

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Case Details

Mr. Martin, a switchman for BNSF, was injured when he had to jump off an engine to avoid a crash with another train due to poor radio communication and a defective radio. He suffered a grossly fractured right ankle requiring fusion surgery and continues to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Additional Notes

The engineer mistakenly changed radio frequencies, preventing him from hearing Mr. Martin's warning. The jury rendered a verdict of $4,931,549.

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