Case Of Forrester Vs Hart

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Law Office of Enter name here 126 Legal Way Huntsville, AL 35759 RE: Forrester v. Mercury Parcel Service and Richard Hart Dear Enter Name, We have been retained by Ann Forrester and her husband William to represent them regarding the accident that involved, Richard Hart, a delivery driver and employee of Mercury Parcel Service Inc. Injuries and Property Damage Richard Hart was driving a Mercury Parcel delivery van in the course of his duties when he struck Mrs. Forrester as she crossed the street with this vehicle on the morning of February 26, 2014. As a result, Mrs. Forrester has sustained permanent and severe injuries from the incident. The injuries that she suffers from are fractures to her left leg, pelvis and hip, concussion, torn …show more content…

On the morning in question the road had several icy patches on it. The accident occurred when the van driven by Mr. Hart skidded on ice and struck Mrs. Forrester. The report states that the delivery van hit a tree after striking the victim. The report also claims that the impact occurred from speeds greater than 30 mph. Photographs of the scene and delivery van were taken by the police accident investigation team (Exhibits A, B, C: Police Report, Accident Investigation Report and Photographs, …show more content…

Forrester’s injuries to her left leg and head, she has been unable to return to work since the February 26, 2014 accident involving Richard Hart. Mrs. Forrester’s lost wages are $ 74,997 and she was earning $ 100,000 annually plus medical and dental benefits when the accident occurred. Per her doctors, she is not expected to return to any type of employment for another year minimum. Mrs. Forrester was placed on FMLA for the first 12 weeks of her injury but since has been terminated from her position and has a future loss of earnings capacity claim and a loss of benefits claim that will be vigorously pursued at trial. The current estimated loss value of her earning capacity combined is $100,000. Please feel free to have the report reviewed if you wish (attached as Exhibit F). This accident has had a devastating effect on both Mr. and Mrs. Forrester’s lives as well as their two