Monday, February 24, 2014

$350,000 Settlement: Woman ruptured Achilles tendon in accident

Struck by 1-ton truck, ankle was injured

On July 15, 2013, plaintiff was struck while riding her bicycle near a gas station in Traverse City. A 1-ton truck struck her, pinning her left foot and ankle underneath the truck.

plaintiff was rushed to the ER where she underwent an emergency surgery to repair the crush-type injury, including a ruptured Achilles tendon. An MRI revealed significant bone marrow edema and a fractured navicular bone.

The driver claimed that he did not see her, and defense argued that plaintiff should have gone around the backside of the truck.

The matter settled pre-suit for $350,000.

Type of action: Auto/pedestrian accident

Type of injuries: Ruptured Achilles tendon, bone marrow edema

Court/Case no./Date: Grand Traverse County Circuit Court; N/A (settled pre-suit); Jan. 21, 2014

Settlement amount: $350,000

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