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MACK truck-trailer-wreck/leg fractures

Case Description: MACK truck wreck/leg fractures

Court/Date: Northampton County Superior Court, NC - August, 2003

Outcome: Jury verdict $650,000.00

HS Staff: John C., attorney; Theresa L. Martin, paralegal; Vera VanOverstraeten, legal assistant; David Hurt, investigator

What Happened: MACK truck with a trailer and water tank used on a farm collided on a highway with client, KC's, Toyota.  MACK truck had worn and bald tires, but claimed unexpected, sudden emergency, tread separation caused the wreck.  KC's leg was broken in two places and required surgical insertion of a metal rod, as well as a plate and screws. KC also suffered from psychological issues and depression as a result of the crash.  KC, 45, was not able to return to her old job as a worker in a distribution warehouse.

Key Legal Strategy: We hired an engineer with experience in vehicle dynamics to inspect the MACK truck and analyze its deficiencies, including bald, cracked and recapped tires.  We contacted Plaintiff's treating orthopedic doctor early on and secured information about her work restrictions. With these work restrictions, a vocational expert hired by the firm was able to establish that Plaintiff would not be able to return to any job, except sedentary work for which she was not qualified lacking the necessary experience and skills. An economist was hired to calculate the future loss of earning capacity through the rest of KC's expected work life. By putting these numbers in front of the jury, we were able to get a verdict in excess of the available $500,000.00 insurance coverage.

The Results: The jury returned a verdict for $650,000.00 plus interest

Awarded: $650,000.00

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

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