Picking an attorney that is able to start and finish your case
with you can become an important factor in the details and in the
compensation. Always ask when seeking
council if the attorney is “Board Certified” and “Trial Law Certified”. Below
is a story of just one example of how it pays off.
A recent personal injury case against CSX Transportation proves
that you should consider your options carefully before accepting an offer to
settle out of court. An gentleman, who was a conductor employed by CSX at
the time, was severely injured during a fall in 2007 while dismounting a
tank car. The incident took place at night while Mr. Burden was releasing
a handbrake. He suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as damage to his neck, back, and leg
and was later deemed unemployable due to the injuries he sustained.
According to his attorney, they had turned down CSX’s offer to
settle the case for $600,000 to avoid trial. The jury in the case saw it
differently and awarded Mr. Burden $10 million. The amount was later
reduced by 10% (to $9 million) for contributory negligence.
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