Overview

Oatley Vigmond represented a husband and wife who were injured when a transport truck struck their vehicle from behind on Highway 401. The claims against the trucking company and the clients’ accident benefits insurer were successfully resolved before trial for more than $2,000,000.

Key Takeaways

  • Settlement amount: More than $2,000,000
  • Accident type: Highway 401 truck accident
  • Primary injury: Concussion
  • Additional injuries: Neck injury, chronic neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, cognitive impairments, sleep difficulties, and the wife’s shoulder injury requiring surgery
  • Resolution method: Settlement before trial
  • Notable legal issues: Claims against the trucking company and the clients’ accident benefits insurer
  • Medical treatment: Shoulder surgery; ongoing treatment needs not specified
  • Long-term impact: Client was unable to return to his healthcare career and suffered a substantial loss of income

The Case

Our client, a successful healthcare professional in his prime earning years, was travelling on Highway 401 with his wife when a transport truck veered into their lane and struck their vehicle from behind. The impact caused their vehicle to spin out of control and collide with the guardrail.

The husband sustained a concussion and a neck injury that resulted in ongoing neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, cognitive difficulties, and sleep disturbances. Because of these injuries, he was unable to return to his career and experienced a substantial loss of income. His wife also suffered injuries in the collision and required shoulder surgery.

Oatley Vigmond pursued claims against the trucking company responsible for the collision as well as the clients’ accident benefits insurer. The matter was successfully resolved before trial for more than $2,000,000.

Why It Matters

This case demonstrates how a rear-end collision involving a transport truck can have lasting physical, cognitive, and financial consequences. Even injuries such as a concussion and neck injury can significantly affect a person’s ability to work and maintain their quality of life.

The settlement also recognizes the impact of serious injuries on more than one family member. It provides compensation for the husband’s loss of income and the injuries sustained by both spouses.