Overview

Oatley Vigmond represented a motorcyclist who sustained a severe brain injury and serious orthopaedic injuries after a truck turned left directly in front of him on a busy Toronto street. Shortly before trial, the case was resolved for more than $6,000,000, providing compensation for the client’s permanent impairments and future care needs.

Key Takeaways

  • Settlement amount: More than $6,000,000
  • Accident type: Motorcycle accident
  • Primary injury: Severe traumatic brain injury
  • Additional injuries: Serious orthopaedic injuries, including a brachial plexus injury
  • Resolution method: Settlement shortly before trial
  • Notable legal issues: Truck driver charged with careless driving
  • Medical treatment: Ongoing medical care and rehabilitation required for life
  • Long-term impact: Permanent cognitive and physical impairments prevented the client from returning to work

The Case

Our client was riding his motorcycle home from work in Toronto when a truck turned left directly in front of him on a busy street. He did not have enough time to stop or avoid the collision and struck the truck. Following the crash, police charged the truck driver with careless driving.

The collision left our client with a severe traumatic brain injury as well as serious orthopaedic injuries, including a brachial plexus injury. Medical experts retained in the case concluded that his permanent cognitive and physical impairments would likely prevent him from ever returning to work.

The medical evidence also established that our client would require ongoing medical care and rehabilitation for the rest of his life. Shortly before the trial was scheduled to begin, the case was successfully resolved through a settlement of more than $6,000,000.

Why It Matters

Motorcycle collisions can result in catastrophic injuries that affect every aspect of a person’s life. This case illustrates how traumatic brain injuries and serious orthopaedic injuries can permanently impact a person’s ability to work and live independently.

The settlement recognizes the client’s lifelong need for medical care and rehabilitation while providing financial support for his future needs following a life-changing motorcycle accident.