Arizaga v. BNSF Railway Company

Summary

A California state court jury heard opening statements Thursday in a personal injury lawsuit filed against BNSF Railway Co. by a former employee who claims an 83-pound rail rack fell from a truck and struck him causing serious injuries to his leg, back and head.

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Outcome

Total past economic damages: $182,000

Future economic damages: lost earnings $500,000

Future medical expenses: $400,000

Past non-economic damages including pain & suffering: $150,000

Future non-economic damages including pain & suffering: $400,000

Jury found no negligence on the part of plaintiff

TOTAL DAMAGES AWARDED: $1,632,000.