Electric Shock Burn Injury
N/AOUTCOME: $ 1,847,000.00 Settlement
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 d ... epositions, 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.
