Arm Nerve Damage Jury Awards

2020 – New York

A sprinkler installer was working at a renovation site. He fell through a hole in the building’s ground floor and ultimately landed in the basement. The man suffered multiple fractures to his skull and vertebrae. He also suffered a brachial plexus injury. An ambulance took him to the hospital, where staff administered painkillers. He did not receive treatment for his fractures. The man was hospitalized for nine days and was then transferred to a rehabilitation facility for inpatient physical therapy. He claimed that his brachial plexus injury weakened his right arm. The man underwent nerve-transplant surgery to treat it. He then underwent physical therapy for six months. The man sued the premises’ owner for failing to provide a safe workplace and failed to guard against the opening on the building’s ground floor. This case settled for $2,195,000.

$2,195,000 – Settlement

2019 – Florida

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing a sidewalk. The impact knocked him about 40 feet into the air. He landed on a grassy sidewalk area, and the car landed on him. The man suffered significant injuries throughout his entire body. One of his most prominent injuries was his mangled right arm. An ambulance took him to the hospital, where staff performed emergency vascular surgery on his arm and leg. They could save his leg, but not his arm. The man underwent an above-the-elbow amputation. He was hospitalized for five weeks after the procedure. His life transformed following his amputation. He lost his girlfriend, his apartment, and his ability to hunt or fish. The man also experienced difficulty doing simple tasks such as tying his shoes or cutting food. He received a $12,037,000 award from the jury.

$12,037,000 – Verdict

2019 – New Jersey

A motorcyclist was struck head-on by a car involved in a two-car drag race on a public road near an industrial park. Besides a brain injury, he suffered severe damage to his right arm and right leg. His right arm was amputated at the scene of the accident. He was then brought to the hospital, where staff diagnosed him with a brachial plexus injury, a traumatic brain injury, internal bleeding, and multiple leg fractures. Doctors then performed 11 surgeries over the course of a few days. This included debridement and wound irrigation. He also received a below-the-knee amputation. His brachial plexus injury prevented him from being able to wear a functional prosthesis. The man now experienced difficulty walking up the stairs, cutting his fingernails, and driving with one arm. He sued the driver for negligence and the industrial park’s owner for allowing dangerous conditions to exist. The jury awarded the man $39,000,000.

$39,000,000 – Verdict

2018 – Washington

A man and his girlfriend were walking in a mall parking lot. He was struck by a vehicle that attempted a U-turn in a loading area. The man claimed that he stepped off the curb and was subsequently struck by the vehicle. The impact threw him onto the pavement. He was brought to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury, a neck injury, and reduced sensation to his left hand. The man was discharged two days later and was required to wear a Miami J collar. He later sought chiropractic, physical, and occupational therapy. The man received a $44,185 arbitration award.

$44,185 – Arbitration Award

2017 – New York

A dog attacked and bit a 76-year-old retiree. This occurred at her daughter’s home. The woman suffered significant arm lacerations that damaged her left arm’s deltoid muscle and ulna nerve. She underwent three debridement procedures to address her left arm injuries. The woman claimed that her ulnar nerve was permanently damaged, and she now experienced numbness and a limited range of motion. She claimed that her arm can no longer perform daily activities such as brushing her teeth or driving. The woman sued her daughter and estranged husband for failing to control and restrain their dog. A jury awarded the woman $700,000, but she could only recover the stipulated $500,000 limit.

$700,000 – Verdict