Doe v. Truck Driver - Settlement

In July 2006, Mr. and Mrs. John Doe were involved in a motor vehicle crash near Key West, Florida when their vehicle was rear ended by a commercial truck. Earlier that same day, the operator of the commercial truck experienced brake problems and reported it to his supervisor. Because it was a busy holiday weekend, his supervisor told him to drive the vehicle back to their home office instead of safely taking it out of service and fixing the problem. Unfortunately, the brakes on the truck failed again causing the truck to collide with the rear of the vehicle that Mr. and Mrs. Doe were in as he was waiting to make a left turn. Their vehicle was totaled by the crash.

As a result of the crash, Mr. Doe sustained multiple disc herniations in the cervical spine as well as to his low back. Mr. Doe also underwent surgery for injuries that he sustained to his shoulder and knee following the crash. The primary treating physicians for Mr. Doe opined that he would require ongoing medical treatment throughout his lifetime, including doctor visits, physical therapy, facet block in the lumbar spine and fusions to the cervical and lumbar spine regions. His past medical expenses were approximately $131,000.00.