Motorcycle Accident
Plaintiff husband (driver of motorcycle) and wife (passenger) were injured when the defendant approaching from the other direction suddenly turned in front of them. Plaintiff husband suffered injuries including a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, numerous severe facial fractures requiring extensive reconstructive surgeries, a shoulder labral tear, multiple fractures in his arm, and internal injuries. Plaintiff wife suffered injuries including extensive cervical fractures requiring surgery and halo, numerous severe facial fractures, shattered scapula and shoulder bones, and multiple other orthopedic fractures to extremities. Both had extensive life care plans that required treatment for ongoing cognitive deficits and other medical management for the remainder of their lives. Neither will be able to return to gainful employment in the future. The case was defended by an insurance company and their lawyer. The settlement was reached after suit was filed, depositions were taken, and a mediated settlement conference occurred. The settlement amount was fully collectible.