These Case Results are based upon the particular facts and circumstances of each case. No two cases are alike and trying to compare two cases is like trying to compare apples with oranges. No representation is made nor intended to imply that a similar result may be obtained in a different case under other facts and circumstances.

$45,000,000

$45 million gross verdict for a 22-year-old young man who suffered complete paraplegia in a motorcycle crash caused by a sightline obstruction due to a dangerously parked tow truck.

$23,050,000

$23 million gross verdict for a 12-year-old boy with autism who sustained a permanent brain injury in a school bus crash. This was one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Connecticut history.

$7.35 Million Settlement

Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death

An 81-year-old woman underwent an oral surgical procedure. Because of her medical history, the lawsuit alleged that she faced an increased risk of complications from the sedation used during the procedure.

The case alleged that the providers failed to adequately evaluate those risks, develop an appropriate sedation plan, continuously monitor her respiratory status and level of consciousness, and properly prepare for a medical emergency. During the procedure, she suffered a catastrophic cardiac event due to oxygen deprivation and died.

D’Amico Pettinicchi pursued claims against the individual healthcare providers and the corporate entities behind the healthcare practice. The complex litigation required extensive analysis of the patient’s medical history, medication use, sedation practices, monitoring records, emergency preparedness, the qualifications and oversight of those involved in her treatment, and the relationship between the healthcare providers and the parent corporation. The firm also investigated broader issues concerning the supervision and operation of the medical practice and whether warning signs concerning patient safety had been appropriately addressed.

We ultimately secured a $7.35 million settlement for the patient’s family and estate, providing compensation for her wrongful death and pre-morbid pain and suffering.

$7,350,000

$7.35 million dollar settlement for an 81-year-old woman who died as a result of negligent anesthesia monitoring.

$6,721,524

$6,721,524 gross jury verdict involving a 35 year old woman who was seriously injured when her vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer truck.

$5.35 million

Settlement for a 72-year-old man left with a permanent colostomy and urinary catheter following surgical negligence.

$5,300,000

$5.3 million dollar insurance policy limits settlement for elderly woman who suffered multiple body fractures and for the death of her husband in a head-on car crash.

$5,300,000

$5.3 million judgment involving a 38-year-old man injured in a head-on collision. He suffered hip and leg fractures requiring surgery, resulting in permanent deficits.

$5 Million Settlement

Commercial Vehicle Collision / Traumatic Brain Injury

A 40-year-old Connecticut woman suffered serious, permanent injuries in a collision involving a commercial delivery vehicle. Her injuries included a traumatic brain injury with prolonged post-concussion symptoms, cognitive and visual difficulties, headaches, and significant cervical and lumbar spine injuries. She ultimately required a multi-level cervical fusion and faced ongoing medical needs and limitations affecting her ability to work and participate in everyday activities.

D’Amico Pettinicchi pursued complex claims involving multiple defendants connected to the driver, delivery operation, and vehicle involved in the crash. The litigation required extensive discovery and a multidisciplinary medical and expert investigation addressing the cause and permanence of the client’s injuries, her future medical needs, the significant changes in her cognitive, physical, and functional abilities following the collision and a reconstruction of the crash.

The firm also investigated the insurance coverage and all potential sources of recovery available among the parties involved, helping ensure that the client’s serious injuries and long-term losses were fully addressed.

After several years of litigation, expert analysis, and negotiation, D’Amico Pettinicchi secured a $5 million settlement, providing substantial compensation for the client’s medical care, future treatment, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent limitations, and the lasting impact of the collision on her life.

$5 million

Settlement for the estate of a disabled 54-year-old man who choked to death after day care facility staff failed to properly supervise him during meals.