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Dennis Katsnelson

In 2016, a married couple was involved in a crash involving a semi-truck at the intersection of the Indiana Toll Road and IN S.R. Highway 49 near Valparaiso, Indiana. 49 near Valparaiso, Indiana. The truck driver, Pedrag Radisavljevic, rear-ended their vehicle at a stoplight, causing Cynthia Croft to suffer a spinal cord injury that partially paralyzed her. The couple was recently awarded $44 million in damages. According to Fox 32 television, both trucking companies involved in the accident, Viper Transportation and PR Rentals Incorporated, admitted their negligence in the incident, but denied the severity of Croft's injuries and damages. However, this is the second time the case has gone to trial, and both times the verdict was in favor of the Crofts.

The first verdict, in 2021, awarded the couple $43.5 million dollars, but the trucking companies challenged it. In the second trial, they were ordered to pay an additional $500,000 in damages. The total amount awarded to the Crofts now stands at $44 million. The accident had a huge impact on the couple's lives, especially Cynthia's. A spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that can lead to permanent disability and significant loss of quality of life. The compensation awarded will help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs associated with the injury..

This case highlights the importance of holding negligent parties accountable for their actions. Trucking companies and their drivers have a duty to ensure that their vehicles are operated safely and follow the rules of the road. If they fail to do so and cause harm to others, they must be held accountable for the consequences.

The Crofts' victory in this case sends the message that reckless driving and negligence will not be tolerated. While no amount of money can fully compensate for the pain and suffering caused by a spinal cord injury, the compensation awarded will help ease the Crofts' burden in their lives.