Kendra Therrell and Stacie Morales, of our Jacksonville office, with assistance from some of their team members, achieved an excellent verdict in a Duval County case.

The case involved a disputed liability lane merge accident that resulted in $975.00 in property damage to the plaintiff’s vehicle. The plaintiff was 17 years old at the time of the crash and 20 years old at the trial. The plaintiff’s past medical expenses amounted to $285,488, including multiple cervical ablations performed by Dr. Sherban. Additionally, the plaintiff’s life care plan projected for $2.2 million over a 57-year life expectancy.

Over five days, the jury heard testimony from plaintiff’s treating doctors, radiologists, and life care planner. The defense presented testimony from their CME doctor and radiologist and played over an hour of surveillance footage showing the plaintiff engaged in activities such as pressure washing.

In closing arguments, the plaintiff requested over $13 million in damages. After five hours of deliberation, the jury found 45% liability on the defendant and 55% liability on the plaintiff, awarding the plaintiff the past medical expenses ($285,488) but no future medical expenses or pain and suffering.