$499,999.99 Verdict Following Collision with Commercial Dump Truck

A 21-year old female was awarded $499,999.99 for her injuries after she was involved in a collision with a commercial dump truck in Missouri. The woman was 4 ½ months pregnant at the time of the accident, which occurred when a dump truck pulled out in front of her vehicle in inclement weather. The woman suffered permanent injuries to the soft-tissue in her neck, shoulder, and back. Before the case went to trial, the company tried to settle for $25,000.