Overview
A 13-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury and a badly broken leg after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Barrie. The collision resulted in significant cognitive impairments, educational challenges, and an inability to work. His claim was resolved at mediation for more than $2,000,000.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement: More than $2,000,000
- Accident type: Pedestrian struck by a car
- Primary injury: Serious brain injury
- Additional injuries: Badly broken leg
- Resolution method: Mediation
- Medical treatment: Not specified
- Long-term impact: Significant cognitive impairments, difficulty succeeding in school, social phobias, inability to attend classes, and inability to be gainfully employed
The Case
Our client was 13 years old when he was struck by a car while crossing a street in Barrie. Despite experiencing significant challenges during his childhood, he had continued to persevere before the collision changed the course of his life.
The crash caused a serious brain injury and a badly broken leg. Following the collision, he experienced significant cognitive impairments that affected his ability to succeed in school. He also developed social phobias, preventing him from attending classes and later from becoming gainfully employed.
The claim was ultimately resolved through mediation, resulting in a settlement of more than $2,000,000.
Why It Matters
This case demonstrates the profound and lasting impact a serious brain injury can have on a young person’s education, social development, and future employment opportunities.
It also highlights that claims involving children with significant, life-altering injuries may be resolved through mediation rather than proceeding to trial.