Location: Stafford County
Settlement: $500,000
Our client is a 35-year-old retired Marine, a systems engineer for a government contractor, and a resident of Stafford County. He sustained serious injuries while operating his Kawasaki motorcycle when the defendant failed to yield the right of way and pulled out from a convenience store directly into his path.
The most significant injury involved the plaintiff’s right knee. He was diagnosed with a complete rupture of the proximal patellar tendon, a full-thickness tear of the anterior medial patellofemoral ligament and medial retinaculum, and a complex traumatic wound to the anterior knee involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and tendon.
Our client was transported from the scene by rescue squad and admitted to the hospital for two days. Approximately three weeks later, his orthopedic surgeon performed surgery on his right knee. Additional surgical procedures were required over time to address a chronic, non-healing wound.
Following these procedures and an extended course of physical therapy, our client made an excellent recovery and was able to resume his full activity level. The case ultimately resolved for $500,000.00, representing the defendant’s liability policy limits.
