Overview
A middle-aged man suffered a severe brain injury and was knocked unconscious in a snowmobile crash. After several weeks in hospital and ongoing rehabilitation, his accident benefits claim settled for $1.25 million, bringing the total accident benefits paid by his insurer to more than $1.65 million.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement amount: $1.25 million
- Total accident benefits: More than $1.65 million, including past benefits
- Accident type: Snowmobile crash
- Primary injury: Severe brain injury
- Additional impact: Loss of consciousness
- Medical treatment: Several weeks in hospital followed by rehabilitation
- Benefits received: Income replacement, medical, rehabilitation, attendant care, and housekeeping benefits
- Resolution method: Accident benefits settlement
- Recovery: The client made a good recovery with the support of his rehabilitation team
The Case
Our middle-aged client was travelling home from a friend’s cottage on his snowmobile when he struck an obstruction and crashed. He was knocked unconscious and suffered a severe brain injury. A passerby later found him unconscious on the ground.
Because the snowmobile was insured, our client had access to accident benefits. He spent several weeks in hospital and subsequently received income replacement, medical, rehabilitation, attendant care, and housekeeping benefits.
With the support of his rehabilitation team, our client made a good recovery. His accident benefits file was settled for $1.25 million. Including benefits previously paid, his insurer paid more than $1.65 million in accident benefits on his behalf.
Why It Matters
This result demonstrates the significant accident benefits that were provided following a severe brain injury, including financial support as well as medical, rehabilitation, attendant care, and housekeeping benefits.
The case concluded with a $1.25 million settlement, bringing the insurer’s total accident benefits payments on the client’s behalf to more than $1.65 million.