Judge reduces award in severed finger case

16:32 Publicado por Mario Galarza

The Virginia judgment reporter presented before recently a case of Loudoun County Circuit Court in which the plaintiff a 6800-pound hydraulic hammer was returned to the defendant company. While an employee of the defendant company used a truck to the huge hammer of the plaintiff truck unloading the hammer caused some loose boards slipped, slam down on the applicant's hand. Plaintiff's left index finger partially severed by the blow and he was immediately in a nearby emergency room where the doctors could not again at the finger. The applicant claimed a 37% adverse effect on his left arm injury of and incurred medical bills around $4000.

The defendant argued that the plaintiff to place his hand in a dangerous area, while a naturally dangerous procedure was negligent. She also claimed that the damage was limited, as the plaintiff could return to work despite his injuries.

After 2 hours of deliberation, the jury of the plaintiffs awarded $375,000. Unfortunately for the plaintiff, judge felt, Hon. Thomas D. Horne, that it was not enough evidence to this great award to support and the price to $175,000 transferred.

The case has now filed by both parties was. The Defense has which has inserted liability verdict and damage during the applicant transferring from the award appeal.

The case is that William plaintiff Attorney in this case James Magner of quieter, quieter & Hennessy v. Alban tractor co..

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