- Plaintiff
- Arizaga, David
- Represented By:
- Krissman, Jarod (Krissman & Silver LLP)
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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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.
![]() | 01:45:36 | Witness Cross Examination | Arshansky, V. | Howlett, Christopher | Video Recording |
![]() | 00:54:03 | Witness Direct Examination | Arshansky, V. | Howlett, Christopher | Video Recording | |
![]() | 01:10:54 | Witness Re-Cross Examination | Arshansky, V. | Howlett, Christopher | Video Recording |
![]() | 02:05:05 | Witness Cross Examination | Arshansky, V. | Lindsey, Robert | Video Recording | |
![]() | 02:40:39 | Witness Re-Cross Examination | Arshansky, V. | Lindsey, Robert | Video Recording | |
![]() | 02:46:12 | Witness Re-Cross Examination | Arshansky, V. | Lindsey, Robert | Video Recording |
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