$1 Million Settlement for Injured Contractor
Our client, a 57-year-old husband, father, and grandfather, worked as an independent contractor installing and repairing car alarm and stereo systems for car dealerships. While working at a dealership, our client was catastrophically injured due to employee negligence.
While under a vehicle performing work, a dealership employee negligently drove a nearby vehicle forward without properly inspecting the area, crushing our client’s left foot. Our client suffered severe and permanent injuries, including “drop foot,” significant nerve damage, and serious lower back injuries.
Injuries and Impact
- Left Foot and Ankle Injuries: Permanent damage requiring extensive surgery, including tendon repair, ankle arthroscopy, ligament repair, and nerve studies. Our client now relies on an ankle brace and uses a cane for mobility.
- Lower Back Injuries: Herniated discs, severe muscle spasms, and chronic pain requiring ongoing epidural injections and potential future spinal surgeries.
- Life-Altering Disabilities: Permanent disability status, loss of ability to work, and significant limitations on daily activities such as walking, driving, exercising, and playing with grandchildren.
- Emotional and Financial Toll: The incident devastated our client’s professional life, forcing him to close his long-standing business. His estimated past and future income loss exceeded $528,000.00. Future medical expenses were estimated between $150,000 and $200,000, with life-care costs projected to reach $1 million over his remaining life expectancy.
Legal Strategy
Although the defense did not formally admit liability, the facts clearly established negligence. Our firm positioned the case as a substantial “damages case,” focusing on the profound impact on our client’s quality of life, future care needs, and economic loss.
Outcome
After extensive preparation, we successfully secured a $1,000,000.00 settlement for our client through mediation. This outcome provides financial support for their continued medical care, lost earnings, and the pain and suffering he will endure for the rest of his life.
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