$12 Million Settlement in Commercial Truck Crash Resulting in Amputation of Both Legs

Charles Peterson, 39, was driving on an interstate highway when another vehicle collided with his. The impact of the crash caused Peterson to lose control of his vehicle, which moved onto the highway median.

The driver of a commercial truck then made a sudden turn on the highway, causing its trailer to fishtail and strike Peterson’s vehicle.

Peterson suffered serious injuries necessitating amputation of both legs. His medical expenses were $1.2 million.

He sued Mid TN Erosion Sediment and Control Inc., alleging liability for this crash and his catastrophic injuries. Peterson asserted that the defendant’s commercial truck driver was distracted, which caused this collision. The lawsuit did not claim lost income.

Before trial, the parties settled for $12 million.

In discovery, the Peterson attorneys presented an expert in orthopedics while the defendant presented experts in orthopedics, biomechanics and nursing.

The attorneys handling this tragic case for Peterson were Joe Griffith and Zack Smith.

Peterson v. Smith, No. 18C2027 (Tenn. Cir. Ct. Davidson County).

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