$25 Million Jury Verdict for Catastrophic Injuries of Pedestrian In a Case of Speeding, Distracted Driver

Anthony Bearden was walking along the shoulder of a residential road when Lloyd Young approached in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and struck him. Bearden suffered orthopedic surgeries and a traumatic brain injury. He now requires the use of a wheelchair and suffers from pain and mental distress.

Bearden sued Young, alleging negligence and wantonness. Bearden also maintained that the defendant had been speeding and driving while distracted.

After the jury trial, the jury signed a verdict for $25 million in compensatory damages.

The attorneys successfully handling this case for Anthony Bearden were Andrew J. Moak and Brandon T. Bishop.

Bearden v. Young, No. 52-CV-2020-900029 (Ala. Cir. Ct. Morgan County).

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