Our client was operating a commercial truck when the handbrake failed without warning. The vehicle began to roll while he was still inside. To avoid being crushed, he jumped from the moving truck.
The impact caused severe and permanent damage to his foot.
The Injury
He has not returned to truck driving. His earning capacity has been significantly reduced.
The Claim
The evidence established that the handbrake failure resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspection. The equipment was unsafe.
Medical specialists confirmed permanent impairment. Vocational evidence showed that our client could not return to his trade and had suffered a substantial loss of future income.
The Trial
After hearing the evidence, the jury awarded our client $1,925,000 in damages.
The award included compensation for pain and suffering, past and future income loss, and ongoing medical and care needs.