Evaluation Of Lawsuits In Which A Car Accident Victim Sustained Fractures And Multiple Substantial I

Bone fractures are not unusual in high impact motor vehicle accidents

. And with bone fractures ordinarily come various other injuries that may result in permanent disabilities. In what follows we have a look at 2 reported examples which involved fractures.

In one case a man was out along the side of a road walking his dog when he was struck. There was no sidewalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured ankle. The man also sustained a ruptured spleen which caused extensive internal bleeding and ended in renal failure. Because of this he will now need to undergo dialysis for the remainder of his life and making him a candidate for a liver transplant. He was just fifty-seven years old when the accident happened. The law firm that handled this lawsuit revealed that they managed to achieve a settlement in the amount of $2,500,000.

In the second case a vehicle improperly went into an intersection and hit the passenger side of another vehicle. This caused the forty-four year old female front seat passenger to sustain several injuries. Her injuries included fractures to the pelvis, clavicle and several ribs. She also suffered closed-head trauma and a bladder laceration. Medical treatment for her injuries amounted to roughly $85,000. And her injuries kept her from going back to work. Before the these injuries the victim had been earning about $18,700 a year as an administrative assistant. Given her age, this came to a $600,000 loss of earning capacity The insurance policys personal injury protection coverage paid $36,000. The law firm that helped the victim reported that they were able to obtain a settlement in the amount of $1.1 Million (beyond the $36,000) for the victim

As these two lawsuits illustrate if a motor vehicle accident results in bone fractures it generally also results in other injuries: closed head injuries, bladder, spleen lacerations. The injuries may bring about permanent disabilities. They can also result in a loss of earning income. The victims can be pedestrians or they can be riding in the vehicle. Medical fees might be significant and can amount to thousands and thousands of dollars potentially even for treatment years in the future.

Given the nature and extent of the injuries and the amount of medical expenses settlements and verdict may be substantial. Although insurance companies often behave as if each type of injury is worth a set amount the elements they consider and the values they assign can result in a significant undervaluing of the plaintiff's lawsuit.

Experienced attorneys understand the way to take numerous issues into consideration including the number and seriousness of the injuries, any permanent disability or scarring, the amount of past and future medical expenses incurred, the degree of lost income or loss of earning capacity, the type of witness the victim and the driver will make, and even the history of other claim settlements and recoveries in the case's venue. Experienced attorneys additionally know to investigate all feasible sources of recovery including not only the driver(s) but also anyone else who may have contributed to the accident or be vicariously liable, such as the drivers employer.

Should the insurance coverage not be enough it may be possible to tap into uninsured or underinsured provisions of any policies that cover the plaintiff. Occasionally it may even be necessary to go beyond insurance policies to other assets. Ultimately an experienced lawyer may make all the difference in the amount recovered.

by: Joseph Hernandez

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