Overview
Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury, fractures, and psychological injuries in a motor vehicle accident. After receiving treatment at Sunnybrook, the injuries left him unable to return to employment. The case resolved with an all-inclusive settlement of $1,400,000 in 2026, despite the defence raising issues related to the client’s failure to wear a seatbelt.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement amount: $1,400,000 (all-inclusive)
- Accident type: Motor vehicle accident
- Primary injury: Traumatic brain injury
- Additional injuries: Fractures and psychological injuries
- Resolution method: Settlement
- Notable legal issues: Client was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision
- Medical treatment: Treated at Sunnybrook
- Long-term impact: Unable to return to employment
The Case
Our client sustained multiple serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident, including a traumatic brain injury, fractures, and psychological injuries. He received treatment at Sunnybrook following the collision.
The injuries had a profound impact on our client’s future. Despite being a young man, he was rendered unemployable as a result of the accident.
The case involved a significant legal issue because our client was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Despite this challenge, the claim was successfully resolved through settlement.
In 2026, our client received an all-inclusive settlement of $1,400,000.
Why It Matters
This case demonstrates that serious injury claims can still be successfully resolved even where liability-related issues, such as seatbelt use, are in dispute. Each case requires a careful assessment of the facts and evidence.
The result also highlights the life-changing consequences that traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and psychological injuries can have on a young person’s ability to work and maintain future earning capacity.