Practice Area Category: Burn Injury

Farm worker sustained serious burns to legs and chest when improperly used equipment came into contact with high voltage power lines.

After significant litigation over disputed liability involving depositions, expert reports and mediation, the case settled shortly before trial for $1,847,000.00. Attorney’s fees were $738,800.00 and case expenses including expert fees, totaled $17, 440.62. After payment of attorney’s fees, case expenses, a workers compensation lien, and the medical expenses owed at the time of settlement, our client’s net recovery totaled $953,283.38.