Defense Verdict on Liability in Favor of Carman, Callahan & Ingham’s Clients

Defense Verdict on Liability in Favor of Carman, Callahan & Ingham’s Clients

A Bronx County jury rendered a defense verdict on liability in favor of CC & I’s clients. This case involved an accident between two vehicles. CC & I’s clients were a tractor trailer driver and the corporation that employed him. Each driver claimed that the other changed lanes on the eastbound Cross Bronx Expressway. Plaintiff was an attractive Dominican born minister, who resided and worked as a minister in Bronx County.  Plaintiff claimed cervical and lumbar herniated discs, and underwent a cervical fusion and was recommended for a two level lumbar fusion.  Prior to trial, a $500,000 offer was extended to Plaintiff.  During cross examination, CC&I was able to uncover inconsistencies in the Plaintiff’s account of the accident, and upon the conclusion of the trial, the Bronx County jury found the plaintiff 100% liable for the happening of the accident.