$1,667,000 (Reduced to $850,000)

While working on a ladder at a construction site, the client passed out and fell more than twenty-five feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured lumbar spine and a traumatic brain injury. Although the client returned to work before trial, he experienced personality changes and attention problems. The defense claimed the injuries were exaggerated. The jury found in favor of the client, and the award was reduced due to comparative fault.