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.
Case Results
$1.0725 million dollar settlement for the death of a 91 year old woman caused by a fall due to nursing home negligence. The fall caused a lower extremity fracture which resulted in a subsequent decline in her condition and death.
A $1,050,000 settlement on behalf of decedent’s estate and his widow for failure of medical provider to timely diagnose a cancerous tongue lesion which resulted in its substantial progression and the death of the plaintiff. Decedent was 70 years old and semi-retired at the time of his death.
A $1,047,400 jury verdict on behalf of a 29-year-old male who was a passenger in a vehicle which was rear-ended at a high rate of speed on I-95 in Groton and sustained back and neck injuries.
A $1.0 million settlement for hospital emergency room negligence causing death of an infant.
Bicycle Collision / Personal Injury
A 63-year-old woman suffered severe and substantial injuries when riding her bicycle when she struck the side of a truck and trailer backing out of a private driveway into the roadway. The collision caused multiple traumatic injuries, including significant orthopedic injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and resulting in permanent limitations.
The issue of liability needed investigation. Obtaining police body cam audio from the scene along with police photographs were essential in getting important information concerning how the accident happened and where impact occurred. The plaintiff had sustained a concussion and memory loss and had difficulty remembering details about the crash.
D’Amico Pettinicchi conducted an extensive review of her medical records, developed a detailed chronology of her treatment and recovery, and worked with treating providers and experts to demonstrate how her health and functional abilities changed following the collision.
The case also involved substantial discovery, medical-causation analysis, depositions, and evaluation of the client’s future medical needs and long-term damages.
D’Amico Pettinicchi ultimately secured a $1 million settlement, which was the limits of insurance coverage for the responsible party.
$1,000,000 gross insurance policy limits settlement for a 43-year-old female who suffered neck, back, hip, arm, and leg injuries when her vehicle was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle.
$1,000,000 insurance policy limit settlement for medical negligence due to failure to timely diagnose cancer causing the death of a 66 year old woman.
$1 million gross insurance policy limits settlement for a 63-year-old female cyclist who sustained multiple fractures after being struck by a box truck reversing out of a driveway.
$1 million settlement for medical negligence in the death of an elderly man after a bowel perforation led to sepsis.
$1 million dollar settlement for the death of a 89 year old woman caused by a fall due to nursing home negligence. The fall resulted in a lower extremity fracture, the subsequent decline in condition, and death.