Our client was driving their motorcycle when the defendant pulled out of a parking spot making a U-Turn and causing our client to collide with their car. The client's leg collided with the fender resulting in a break. He had surgery to repair the break and also required skin grafts. Duane Schoonmaker, the client's attorney diligently investigated and reviewed the medical records. Duane was able to avoid a lengthy trial and recover $1.2 million for the client through mediation.
- Settlement amount: $1,250,000.
- Injuries: Broken right leg.
- Where the accident happened: Rochester, Monroe County.
- Damages to vehicle: Motorcycle, totaled.
- Explanation of the crash and what happened: Defendant pulled out of a parking spot
- and u-turned in front of the client causing the collision.
- Attorney(s): Duane Schoonmaker.
- Client: Male, 60.
- When it was settled: 12/27/2023.