Brain Injuries
Description:
A 3-year-old boy was running to his babysitter in crosswalk in a recreational area when he was struck by a truck. He suffered numerous injuries but the most severe was a brachial plexus (loss of use of right arm) and a brain injury (several difficulties in cognitive functioning are consistent with brain trauma). He was able to maintain his grade level after the accident but continues to receive counseling. Settlement was $4.5 million with a structure that Guarantees payment of $10,014,632.00 with a probable payment of $20,551,285.00.
A 3-year-old boy was running to his babysitter in crosswalk in a recreational area when he was struck by a truck. He suffered numerous injuries but the most severe was a brachial plexus (loss of use of right arm) and a brain injury (several difficulties in cognitive functioning are consistent with brain trauma). He was able to maintain his grade level after the accident but continues to receive counseling. Settlement was $4.5 million with a structure that Guarantees payment of $10,014,632.00 with a probable payment of $20,551,285.00.
Attorney:
Death
Description:
The case involved a 50-year-old woman who was walking down a street in downtown Rochester. The defendant driver who was drinking coffee and eating a doughnut lost control of his truck and drove up on the sidewalk and struck and killed the woman.
The case involved a 50-year-old woman who was walking down a street in downtown Rochester. The defendant driver who was drinking coffee and eating a doughnut lost control of his truck and drove up on the sidewalk and struck and killed the woman.
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Displaced left shoulder fracture, fractured frontal bone, lacerations, abrasions, and scarring
Description:
This case involved a 37-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while crossing a designated crosswalk. The man was launched several feet from the point of impacted and suffered significant fractures, which required surgical repair and lacerations.
This case involved a 37-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while crossing a designated crosswalk. The man was launched several feet from the point of impacted and suffered significant fractures, which required surgical repair and lacerations.
Attorney:
Kojo A Addo
Kojo A Addo
Spinal Cord Injury
Description:
The case involves a man who was in the middle of a busy road picking up the contents of his wife's purse, when an inattentive driver hit him. The plaintiff was thrown up onto the hood of the car and then on to the pavement.
The case involves a man who was in the middle of a busy road picking up the contents of his wife's purse, when an inattentive driver hit him. The plaintiff was thrown up onto the hood of the car and then on to the pavement.
Attorney:
Richard L Tousignant
Richard L Tousignant
Injury to Children
Description:
A mother and her three children were struck while walking on a parkway sidewalk by a defendant who was under the influence of drugs. The insurance company denied coverage and the matter was litigated in court. The judge ruled in favor of the injured family members and they received a substantial award for injuries suffered.
A mother and her three children were struck while walking on a parkway sidewalk by a defendant who was under the influence of drugs. The insurance company denied coverage and the matter was litigated in court. The judge ruled in favor of the injured family members and they received a substantial award for injuries suffered.
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Broken Bone Injuries
Description:
Jogger struck in pedestrian crosswalk while crossing on a don’t walk sign sustaining fractured leg and pelvis. Driver failed to yield while turning left. Liability disputed based on don’t walk signal.
Jogger struck in pedestrian crosswalk while crossing on a don’t walk sign sustaining fractured leg and pelvis. Driver failed to yield while turning left. Liability disputed based on don’t walk signal.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Death
Description:
The case involved a 79-year-old man who was a pedestrian walking across a street within the city limits of Honolulu. Without warning, he was struck by a car operated by an 18-year-old young man.
The case involved a 79-year-old man who was a pedestrian walking across a street within the city limits of Honolulu. Without warning, he was struck by a car operated by an 18-year-old young man.
Attorney:
James R Schwebel
James R Schwebel
Pedestrian Accident - Wrongful Death
Description:
Obtained insurance policy limits for the next of kin of a 52 year-old man who was struck and killed in the roadway by a driver under the influence.
Obtained insurance policy limits for the next of kin of a 52 year-old man who was struck and killed in the roadway by a driver under the influence.
Attorney:
Kojo A Addo
Kojo A Addo
Wrongful death
Description:
An 88-year-old married man was crossing a four lane roadway. He was not crossing at an intersection. The man was struck and killed by the defendant driver leaving behind his wife of 70 years, and six children. Settlement for policy limits on the liability carrier of $250,000, and underinsured motorist benefits in the amount of $100,000. Total settlement amount: $350,000.
An 88-year-old married man was crossing a four lane roadway. He was not crossing at an intersection. The man was struck and killed by the defendant driver leaving behind his wife of 70 years, and six children. Settlement for policy limits on the liability carrier of $250,000, and underinsured motorist benefits in the amount of $100,000. Total settlement amount: $350,000.
Attorney:
Richard L Tousignant
Richard L Tousignant
Brain Injuries
Description:
The case involved a 50-year-old woman who was on a walk with her boyfriend on a paved trail. A biker came up from behind her at a high rate of speed and knocked her forward onto the ground. She suffered a brain injury and facial and dental fractures requiring reconstruction over the next 1.5 years.
The case involved a 50-year-old woman who was on a walk with her boyfriend on a paved trail. A biker came up from behind her at a high rate of speed and knocked her forward onto the ground. She suffered a brain injury and facial and dental fractures requiring reconstruction over the next 1.5 years.
Attorney:
Jessica A Servais
Jessica A Servais
Head Injury/ Orthopedic Injuries
Description:
The case involved a 64-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle backing out of a driveway. She sustained multiple fractures to her ankle requiring surgical implantation of permanent hardware.
The case involved a 64-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle backing out of a driveway. She sustained multiple fractures to her ankle requiring surgical implantation of permanent hardware.
Attorney:
Jessica A Servais
Jessica A Servais
Head Injury/ Orthopedic Injuries
Description:
The case involved a 77-year-old woman who was struck when she was crossing the street at night. She sustained head trauma, including a brain bleed, along with fractures to her thoracic spine, clavicle, sternum, ribs and arm. Liability was initially denied but with the assistance of a reconstruction expert the case was eventually resolved.
The case involved a 77-year-old woman who was struck when she was crossing the street at night. She sustained head trauma, including a brain bleed, along with fractures to her thoracic spine, clavicle, sternum, ribs and arm. Liability was initially denied but with the assistance of a reconstruction expert the case was eventually resolved.
Attorney:
Jessica A Servais
Jessica A Servais
Broken Bone Injuries
Description:
An 87-year-old woman was walking in a gas station parking lot after filling up her gas container for a snow blower when she was struck by a vehicle. She suffered fractures but amazingly was back to doing most of her activities months later.
An 87-year-old woman was walking in a gas station parking lot after filling up her gas container for a snow blower when she was struck by a vehicle. She suffered fractures but amazingly was back to doing most of her activities months later.
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Hip Labral Tear
Description:
This case involved a 52-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while she was walking in a designated crosswalk in a parking lot.
This case involved a 52-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while she was walking in a designated crosswalk in a parking lot.
Attorney:
Kojo A Addo
Kojo A Addo
Head Injury
Description:
The case involved a 31-year-old man who was struck in a crosswalk by a turning vehicle. He sustained a forehead laceration and brain injury as well as injuries to his neck and back.
The case involved a 31-year-old man who was struck in a crosswalk by a turning vehicle. He sustained a forehead laceration and brain injury as well as injuries to his neck and back.
Attorney:
Jessica A Servais
Jessica A Servais
Road rash to right side of back, right hip, and also skin grafting from the right hip and buttock area. Client also suffered deep lacerations and an open wound to the left knee
Description:
The case involved a 19-year-old young man who was walking to a friend's party, when someone leaving the party jumped into his van and ran him over. The young man was dragged under the van for about 100 feet. The driver of the van was exstemely intoxicated.
The case involved a 19-year-old young man who was walking to a friend's party, when someone leaving the party jumped into his van and ran him over. The young man was dragged under the van for about 100 feet. The driver of the van was exstemely intoxicated.
