The trial: Stevens v. JRK Trucking
The attorney: Eric Rogers
Case summary: Ronnie Stevens suffered wrist and ankle injuries in a motorcycle crash he contended was caused when a JRK Trucking dump truck struck an orange construction barrel, sending it into Stevens' path.
Synopsis: Rogers questions Stevens' wife concerning the impact the crash has had on her husband and the couple. She details her struggles in caring for Stevens in the months following the accident, as well as Stevens' frustration with the fallout from his injury, which she says limits the time he can spend with his family on outings, vacations, and other activities.
The verdict: $8 million.
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