BEAUMONT – A final judgment of nearly $1.4 million has been entered a week following the trial of an automobile collision lawsuit.
Orange County resident Brandon Willson filed suit against David Vance and Clint Welch (Welch Trucking) on May 16, 2016 in Jefferson County District Court.
According to the lawsuit, on Dec. 21, 2015, Willson was traveling on Highway 105 in Jefferson County. He was stopped at a stop sign when Vance struck him from behind, causing personal injuries.
At trial, jurors placed 100 percent of the blame for the collision on Vance, according to the charge of the court, filed Aug. 24.
The jury awarded Willson $375,000 for his pain, $300,000 for his mental anguish, $225,000 for his impairment, and $469,733.60 for his medical expenses.
On Sept. 4, a final judgment was entered into the record, awarding Vance actual damages in the amount of $1,394,733.60, court records show.
Beaumont attorney Cade Bernsen represents Willson.
Judge Kent Walston, 58th District Court, presided over the case.
Case No. A198-485