Engineer injured in head-on collision — $3M settlement

Type of action: Personal Injury

Injuries alleged: Fractures of the ribs, L-spine, right humerus, left femur, left patella and left ankle; amputation of the left index fingertip; lacerations of intra-abdominal organs; subarachnoid hemorrhage

Court: Loudoun County Circuit Court

Tried before: Mediation

Name of judge or mediator: Judge Johanna Fitzpatrick (Ret.)

Date resolved: 10/26/2022

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $3,000,000

Attorneys for plaintiff (and city): Juli M. Porto and Robert J. Stoney, Fairfax

Description of case: On Sept. 11, 2020, a young engineer was hit head-on by a driver who crossed the median. The man sustained fractures throughout his body, requiring several surgeries and inpatient rehabilitation. Despite his serious injuries, he made an improbable recovery, due mostly to his determination and dedication to closely following his treatment plan, physical therapy and exercise. He still suffers from residual pain in his left leg and ankle with movement but has returned to work full time without restrictions.

Plaintiff’s counsel Juli M. Porto provided case information. [022-T-182]