$6.8M
Motor Vehicle Accident
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Case Details
Jury awarded $6,783,202.90 to 13-year-old Ernest Lewis for being run over by a BX19 bus. He was running alongside the bus, hitting its side, when he slipped and his legs fell under the bus as it started moving. He sustained major degloving injury, fractures, and required multiple surgeries.
Additional Notes
The accident occurred on November 19, 2005. The bus driver was aware the child was alongside the bus but started moving. Ernest suffered severe leg injuries, including degloving and fractures, requiring multiple surgeries and rehabilitation. Richard A. Gurfein represented the plaintiff.