Patient hurt in wreck on way to dialysis – $750,000 Settlement

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Wheelchair-bound plaintiff was not properly fastened into her wheelchair or her wheelchair was not properly secured into a van transporting plaintiff to dialysis, which she received for end-stage renal disease. Plaintiff suffered from several life-threatening medical conditions unrelated to the accident giving rise to this claim. Her life expectancy was limited and defendants contested the reasonableness of the charges associated with her immediate post-injury hospitalization and surgery. Liability was not contested. The case was mediated pre-suit in an effort to resolve the case during plaintiff’s lifetime. Proceeds were placed in a special needs trust.

[19-T-122]

Type of action: Common carrier

Injuries alleged: Orbital fracture and displaced ankle fracture requiring arthrodesis nailing.

Name of case: Doe v Transportation Company

Tried before: Mediation

Name of mediator: Hon. Michael Allen (Ret.)

Date resolved: June 5, 2019

Special damages: Approximately $300,000.00 in medical specials.

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $750,000.00

Attorneys for plaintiff: W. Randolph Robins Jr. and William B. Kilduff, Richmond