Case Results

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Woman becomes paraplegic after being rear-ended by van

At the time of the accident Plaintiff was 30 year old mother of three who was a passenger in a car waiting to turn left when it was struck from behind by a moving van at a high rate of a speed; witnesses testified in deposition the driver was looking down at paperwork and not paying attention.   Question arose whether driver was a statutory employee of larger national moving company was put to rest after full discovery.    Plaintiff suffered multiple thoracic fractures at T-4, T-5, T-6, requiring multilevel thoracic fusion with instrumentation using pedicle screws and rods from T1 to T6,  resulting in T-6 paraplegia, ASIA-A which is a complete injury with complete paralysis from the chest down and no use of her lower extremities.  Plaintiff suffered from neurogenic bladder requiring an implantation of a bladder stimulator, and suffered complication of liver damage from medication taken for bladder infections.   Plaintiff has just begun to turn her life with a new job around after spending a short time in jail.  Her prior work history had been temporary jobs earning minimum wage and had an 11^th grade education.  Plaintiff at time of settlement was enrolled in community college.

Defendant had $1 million dollar primary policy and a $2 million dollar umbrella policy, both combined single limit.  Case settled for remaining available coverage.

Awarded: $2,955,760 Settlement