Facts

On May 5, 2004, plaintiff, a few weeks into his employment as a house painter, fell from a scaffold some twenty feet high and sustained a head injury as well as orthopedic injuries on the right side of his body.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff prevailed on the contention that this was a life-changing event leading to severe and substantial cognitive impairments requiring life-long rehabilitation and one-to-one care.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defense accepted the claim but initially questioned the nature and extent of the injury and need for lifetime medical treatment, but as the case developed evidence was confirmed by an Agreed Medical Examiner.

Injuries

Plaintiff claims to have experienced serious cognitive dysfunction/emotional disorder with intense post-traumatic headaches that continue to this day.

Result

The case resolved for an $8.9 million structured settlement.