$493,000
Bicycle Accident
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Case Details
A 40-year-old architect was struck by a vehicle that turned in front of him while he was bicycling. He sustained an open left tibia and fibula fracture, a right patellar fracture, and a large laceration to his left forearm, requiring multiple surgeries and extensive recovery. He was hospitalized, wheelchair-bound, and on limited weight-bearing for months, suffering significant muscle loss and post-traumatic complications.
Additional Notes
Attorney obtained $365,000 in liability funds ($465,000 after deferral) and $28,000 in No-Fault benefits. Medical expenses totaled $140,000, lost wages $21,000, and home modification expenses $1,000. A portion of the settlement funds was used to establish a structured annuity with $100,000 in tax-free growth, resulting in net compensation of $292,500 plus payment of all expenses.