Plaintiff recovers $160,000 for broken femur
Facts: HCF’s clients Litter Control, Inc. and its driver Sergio Lopez. Mr. Lopez was driving a sweeper truck on South Cobb Drive in Cobb County, Georgia when he crossed the center line and struck Plaintiff’s vehicle head on. Defendants’ negligence was admitted.
Plaintiff was life-flighted from the scene and was hospitalized for six days at Atlanta Medical Center with compound fracture of femur in addition to other soft tissue injuries.
Alleged injury/damages: Compound fracture of femur. Medical specials of $92,000.
Last offer/Last demand: Plaintiff’s last demand was $400,000. Defendants’ last offer was $125,000.
Result: $160,000 verdict
Court: Superior Court of Hall County, Georgia
Attorneys: Richie Foster and Erica Morton for defendants; Vaughn Fisher for plaintiff