Jury Awards Injured Railroad Worker $1.86M in Lawsuit Against BNSF
For 36 years,
Epple exited the train and used a company issued lantern to perform his conductor duties in the dark and in the rain. When Epple was done, he walked almost a mile to reach the head of his train when he came upon a pile of broken ties and debris in the walkway.
"He came to a mound of debris blocking the walk path, which was too wide to step over," Huerta said. "He did what any sensible person in the same position would have done – he walked around the debris. He stepped onto an adjacent bridge, and then slipped, twisted his back and landed on his right knee."
Three months later,
Huerta filed a claim on
"I'm proud that our trial team obtained a win for
The jury award of
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Huerta's practice is devoted to personal injury litigation, including railroad accidents, maritime accidents, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, product liability claims, and other workplace accidents.
Once a defense attorney for insurance and trucking companies, in 2012 she began fighting on behalf of accident victims. Her experience and knowledge of insurance company practices and defense strategies is an invaluable asset to her clients.
This experience, combined with a commitment to treating every client with respect, listening to their needs, and always keeping them informed of their cases' progress, has been a winning combination both for client satisfaction and case results.
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