$1.3 Million Dollar Settlement – Pedestrian Struck by Car in Norwich

Attorney Kevin Smith secured a $1.3 million dollar settlement for a 46-year-old client who was struck and run over by a car in Norwich, Connecticut. 

The client underwent an initial surgery to repair a fractured leg – a tibial plate and screws were inserted to hold the bones together. She also underwent a second surgery 13 months later to reconstruct her knee. Learning that her doctors believed she needed a second surgery took a great mental toll on her.

Her doctor also said that there was a permanent impairment to the left leg and predicted that the client would need, eventually, a total knee replacement. “As years go by and my injuries worsen, this money will help me get along,” the client said.

Through his investigation, Attorney Smith was able to secure surveillance video of the horrific incident from a nearby private establishment. The video showed our client being run over and dragged.  

Faulkner & Graves was prepared to go to trial in the New London Superior Court. Attorney Smith secured the videotaped trial testimony of the client's surgeon, who testified as to the client's severe and permanent injuries. 

The settlement was reached after multiple mediation sessions.