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$23 Million Awarded in Tractor-Trailer Accident Injury

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

A Richmond man who was severely injured in 2007 while driving a tractor-trailer has received a $23 million award from a Richmond Circuit Court, reports the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

The man, now 42-years-old, was driving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 295 in Henrico County when his semi collided with a semi from Moen, Inc. when it pulled onto the interstate.  The jury found Moen, Inc., manufacturer of faucets, should pay $23 million plus $700,000 in interest to the injured driver.

The driver, a father of three, had to be cut out of his tractor-trailer and flown to VCU Medical Center with life threatening injuries.  He suffered a crushed pelvis, traumatic brain injury, and crushed legs.  He has undergone 27 surgeries since the accident.

If you have been in an accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for wrongful death or permanent disability.  Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at 1-866-454-1200 or fill out our confidential online consultation form.

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Labels: personal injury, TruckAccident

Posted by Your Lawyer 9:00 am