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Vernon J. Petri & Associates
Indiana Injury & Truck Crash Attorneys

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Additional Settlements.

Two of the firm's landmark recoveries: a $1.2 million product liability settlement and an $8.5 million construction site negligence case.

1983 · Product Liability

$1.2 Million Settlement for a Truck Accident Case.

$1,200,000

In 1983, Vernon J. Petri secured a $1.2 million settlement in a product liability case against two truck-trailer manufacturers. The case involved a defectively constructed trailer that failed during operation, causing a serious accident that injured one man and left another paralyzed.

Through detailed investigation and expert testimony, Mr. Petri proved that the manufacturers' defective design and construction directly led to the crash. The result reflects his ability, across decades, to hold large manufacturers accountable and recover significant compensation in catastrophic injury cases.

Construction Site Negligence

$8.5 Million Settlement for Construction Site Negligence.

$8,500,000

Vernon J. Petri secured an $8.5 million settlement in a landmark construction site negligence case involving severe injuries to a school-aged boy. The incident occurred due to unsafe conditions at an active construction site, where proper safety measures and protections were not in place.

After thorough investigation and expert testimony, Mr. Petri demonstrated that negligence by those responsible for the site directly caused the child's life-altering injuries. The case resulted in one of the largest personal injury recoveries in Indiana at the time, reflecting Mr. Petri's ability to hold negligent parties accountable and obtain substantial compensation in catastrophic injury cases.

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