$2.82 Million Jury Verdict in Truck Crash Caused by Fallen Ladder on Interstate Highway

Brandon Jackson, 27, was driving his 18-wheeler truck on an interstate highway when he drove over a ladder that had fallen off a Charter Communications’ work van.

After driving over the ladder, his truck suffered three tire blowouts, which caused him to lose control of his truck. It overturned and hit a tree. He suffered fractures to his pelvis, right hip, and ribs, which required surgery and five months of rehabilitation. He remains in pain and has physical limitations.

Jackson was unable to return to his job; he had been earning approximately $30,000 per year. He now earns $12,000 a year driving a school bus. Following this crash, he was obligated to spend approximately $303,000 in medical expenses.

Jackson sued Charter Communications LLC, alleging that it chose not to train its driver on how to secure the ladder to the work van, decided not to maintain the ladder rack and failed to inspect the ladder before each trip.

Following the jury trial, the jury signed a verdict in his favor for $2.82 million.

At trial, his attorneys presented experts in biomechanics.

The attorneys successfully representing Jackson in this matter were Christopher Glover, Robert Register and Daniel Philyaw.

Jackson v. Charter Communications LLC, No. 17-C-3714-S4 (Ga. St. Ct. Gwinnett County).

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