Tractor-trailer/car accident; arbitration award $805,000

Our clients were traveling on Interstate 84 when they were struck from behind by a tractor-trailer. Our client injured his shoulder, neck and low back. He ultimately had shoulder surgery and incurred bills of $30,000. His wife also hit her face on the dashboard and had surgery and incurred $55,000 in medical bills. After jury selection, the parties agreed to arbitration and the arbitrator awarded $805,000.