Bike v. Auto
Apr 15, 2011OUTCOME: Settlement $5,815,000
On the morning of November 25, 2008 Plaintiff Jim M. went on his daily morning bike ride from his home. On this day, like many others, Jim put on his helmet, his reflective vest, and began riding his b ... icycle, which was equipped with reflectors. Jim had been on his bike for about an hour and a half before he reached the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Laycross Drive. At the intersection, Jim waited patiently for a train to pass. Suddenly and without warning, Jim was struck to the ground by a tractor-trailer driven by Defendant Jose G. Defendant was making a right turn and did not see the Plaintiff. Shortly thereafter, Jim lost consciousness and was transported to a nearby hospital. Following a brief awakening, Jim soon lost consciousness again. When Jim woke up for the second time, he found that his right leg was amputated below the knee. Jim remained in the hospital for nearly a year. Jim went from being an active, healthy 76-year-old male to a catastrophically injured patient in need of serious continuing medical care. As a result of the seriousness of the injuries Jim sustained, he requires assistance with daily activities, including: help eating, bathing and taking medications.