2005Wood v. S.C. Jones, Inc., et al., Hampton Circuit Court (2005)
Woman was traveling 40 mph when she collided with a dump truck who negligently made a left turn in front of her. Plaintiff suffered a brain injury which caused headaches, dizziness, memory loss, nausea, difficulty with concentration, inability to communicate thoughts, balance problems, dropping things, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. She also suffered injuries to her back, neck, shoulder, and knees. Plaintiff has undergone extensive medical treatment and will require future care for her injuries. Additionally, she is not able to work due to the collision. The case was tried before a jury who returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $3 million.