Jury awards Lake Worth Beach Postal Carrier almost $6 million in garbage truck crash

Jury only took one hour to give its verdict

Christy Trimbath is leaning into her mail truck when a city garbage truck slams into the back of her vehicle, throwing Trimbath forward onto her face and head.

Her lawyer, Scott Smith, said Trimbath suffered serious injuries — some that will last for life — and it's because of the city’s driver’s negligence, which the city is responsible for.

"She’s emotional. She’s so grateful, so thankful for this jury of six recognizing how in an instant her life was changed forever, and she’s incredibly grateful," said Smith.