Industrial Machinery Accident
Practice Area
Workplace Injuries
Attourney
James Walker
Injury Type
Amputation
Year of Resolution
2023
Settlement Amount
$2.05 Million
Case Summary
The client suffered a traumatic amputation after an industrial machine unexpectedly activated while maintenance was being performed. The life-changing injury required multiple surgeries, prosthetic care, and significant adjustments to the client's daily life and future employment.
Challenge
The client suffered a traumatic amputation after an industrial machine unexpectedly activated while maintenance was being performed. The life-changing injury required multiple surgeries, prosthetic care, and significant adjustments to the client's daily life and future employment.
Resolution
Expert testimony and workplace safety investigations demonstrated that the machinery lacked appropriate safeguards and that proper safety procedures had not been followed. Following trial, the jury awarded $2.05 million to support the client's lifelong medical care, rehabilitation, and diminished earning capacity.