$4.9M
Railroad Worker Injury
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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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