Waldon Adelman Castilla McNamara & Prout announced a successful defense in a high-stakes trucking accident case. From December 9, 2024, through December 10, 2024, the firm represented a commercial truck driver and motor carrier in the Superior Court of Banks County, Georgia, following an October 2020 accident that resulted in significant property damage.

Despite admitting fault, the defense team focused on vigorously contesting the plaintiff’s claims of injury and damages. The plaintiff alleged ongoing restrictions and pain from a closed head injury and spinal injuries. However, through meticulous preparation and persuasive courtroom arguments, the defense team successfully countered these claims by presenting compelling evidence from the plaintiff’s prior medical records and demonstrating inconsistencies in his post-accident behavior.

After deliberating for two hours and fifteen minutes, the jury returned a verdict in the amount of $18,800. This outcome represents a significant victory for the defense, considering that the plaintiff’s pre-trial demand exceeded $500,000, and the trucking company’s insurance carrier had offered to settle the case for $90,000.

“This case presented unique challenges,” said Jonathan Adelman, Partner, “Brian met the challenge of getting the jurors to return a verdict based upon what plaintiff’s injuries were and were not, despite the fact that he was representing a tractor-trailer driver and a trucking company. Striving for fairness was the goal, and it takes a special trial lawyer to convince a jury of twelve to be fair to a trucking company.”

This successful outcome demonstrates Waldon Adelman’s commitment to providing exceptional legal representation to the trucking industry. The firm’s team of experienced litigators possesses a deep understanding of complex transportation law and a proven track record of achieving favorable results for its clients.