Pedestrian Given Over $1.0 Million By Jury When Evidence Showed Defendant Lied About How Accident Took Place


One would expect that an individual who brings about an accident in which another person is severely injured would take responsibility for their actions and do everything in their power to help the victim recover for his or her injuries. It is not uncommon for an attorney who represents victims with serious injuries from a motor vehicle accident to handle a case in which the driver-defendant just plain lies about the way the accident occurred.

In some of these lawsuits the use of an expert is a real necessity. Other times all that is required is an eye for detail, some sound judgment, and a lot of hard work. For instance, consider the case discussed below:

This lawsuit involved the driver of a tractor-trailer who lost control of his vehicle. The truck wound up on the sidewalk by the side of the road where it hit a pedestrian. In response to the victim