Ankle Fractures Result in $1,000,000 Pain and Suffering Verdict Upheld on Appeal
Contributor: John Hochfelder
SUMMARY: The good news for the plaintiff is that his $1,000,000 pain and suffering verdict for disabling ankle fractures has been upheld on appeal; the bad news for lawyers and the public is that the decision gives little guidance as to why the judges concluded that the jury award was a fair and reasonable amount.
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Legal Article/Newsletter
Published: 11/5/2009
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Ankle Fractures Result in $1,000,000 Pain and Suffering Verdict Upheld on Appeal
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Civil Remedies
Civil Procedure
Personal Injury
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