Crazy driver with a known seizure disorder crashes into our client at full speed from behind. Settlement, large sum. Confidential.
In this case our client was driving on Rt.1 in Groton heading north at the point where Rt.1 becomes Rt.12, just at the Rt.95 overpass. Anyone from Groton, knows this area. Out client was stoped at a light, and was struck from behind. Impact was heavy.
What we eventually discovered was that this defendant suffered from a seizure disorder, and suffered a seizure while driving his car. Or at least that is what he claimed. The seizure problem was a known problem, but the seizures were rare. The last seizure happened within the past year, and occurred while the defendant was driving. Thus, the defendant was aware of his seizure problem, and drove his car anyway. The seizure issue was very serious, and when a seizure occurs the defendant is totally unable to control the car for about 1 minute.
The issue in this case was damages. How much was our client going to receive at trial?
Our client suffered a concussion, but not serious neck or back injuries. The concussion caused headaches for our client. A concussion is a type of brain injury. In this case there was little evidence of a bring injury on a CT scan or MRI, but our client still suffered greatly. Our client was unable to work due to her headaches, and concentration problems, and she ended up leaving her job.
The issue in the case was whether the jury was going to attribute all of our client’s problems to the car accident when there was no objective evidence on the MRI.
The case went on for about two years, and we prepared for trial.
In this case, the defendant happened to be a retired doctor, and he carried large sum of insurance on his vehicle. This was significant because the large insurance policy exposed the defendant’s carrier to a large potential jury award.
Our client was very interested in reaching a settlement before the case proceeded to trial.
The case settled for a large confidential sum, and our client was very happy.
If you are in a car or motorcycle accident see our post about How to get Bills Paid Quickly.
Also, what are Two Important Things you need to know?
WHAT DOES IT COST TO BRING A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT?
Personal injury lawsuits are commonly handled by lawyers on a contingency fee plus expenses. With a contingency fee, the legal fee is paid only upon a successful result, and at the end of the case. The amount of the fee is based upon a percentage of the proceeds. As a result, if your lawyer accepts your case using a contingency fee, you will probably not pay any money up front to the lawyer. At The Bartinik Law Firm LLC, we always use written retainer agreements in accordance with Connecticut law, and the ethical rules for lawyers.
WHAT IS A STATUTE OF LIMITATION AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
A statute of limitation is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit after the event. If you don’t sue the defendant within the statute of limitation you lose your rights to sue forever. For example, as of this writing, the statute of limitations to file a car accident lawsuit is 2 years from the date of the car accident.
Three things to consider in choosing your lawyer for a car accident case.
- Is your lawyer experienced in this type of case?
- Is your lawyer willing, and able to take your case to trial if necessary?
- Will you receive the personal service from your lawyer directly?
Three important things to know if you are in a car accident.
- Get the name, and address of the other driver.
- Don’t leave the scene until after the police arrive unless you are being brought to the emergency room.
- Take photographs of the cars, and the scene.
Where to find help?
If you or anyone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident, bus accident, or motorcycle accident contact The Bartinik Law Firm LLC at 860-445-8521. We handle cases in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Florida.