Knee/Hip Injuries
Jury awarded Plaintiff $2,300,000 under the FELA; weeds/vegetation along right of way; knee/hip injuries; multiple surgeries; employee returned to work.
Railroad worker was injured when he tripped and fell in high weeds and vegetation along the right of way while walking to a switch. Employee underwent multiple knee and hip surgeries. Client did return to work but had a diminished work life expectancy.