Motorcyclist ejected from bike in collision with SUV — $1.5M settlement

Type of action: Personal injury

Injuries alleged: Multiple fractures to pelvis, thoracic/lumbar spine, ankle/foot, tibial plateau, ACL rupture and pulmonary embolism

Court: Lynchburg Circuit Court

Date resolved: 5/12/2023

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $1,500,000

Attorney for plaintiff: David M. Williams Jr., Fredericksburg

Description of case: The plaintiff, a 42-year-old web developer for a media group, was injured in a March 17, 2022, motor vehicle collision in Lynchburg. The defendant, driving an SUV, failed to yield the right of way and made a left turn in front of the plaintiff’s motorcycle resulting in the collision. The plaintiff was ejected from his motorcycle and lost consciousness.

As a result of the collision, the plaintiff sustained multiple objective injuries. The most significant injuries included fractures to his pelvis, thoracic/lumbar spine, ankle/foot and tibial plateau. He also sustained an ACL rupture, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and scrotal edema. The plaintiff was transported to a local hospital and then transferred via med-flight to UVa. Hospital due to his significant injuries. He was admitted for approximately three weeks where he underwent multiple surgeries. He was then transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital for another month before being discharged to home. The plaintiff’s active follow-up treatment concluded in April 2023.

The defendant was insured under an Erie liability policy with limits of $500,000 and a $1 million umbrella policy that was subsequently located. Those limits were tendered after filing suit. The case then settled after counsel was able to negotiate significant lien reductions.

Plaintiff’s counsel David M. Williams provided case information.

[023-T-074]