Cleveland, Ohio - The Piscitelli Law Firm successfully secured a $300,000 total recovery for a 78-year-old individual who sustained injuries in a 50 mph T-bone collision.
After the driver responsible for the accident provided Ohio's minimum coverage of $25,000, the firm pursued the client's $300,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage.
The injuries sustained by the client comprised soft-tissue damage (which has since resolved) and radial tunnel syndrome - a painful condition caused by compression of the radial nerve in the upper forearm, leading to symptoms such as aching, weakness in grip, and pain during rotation.
The initial offer from the UIM carrier was $70,000.
In response, the firm initiated a lawsuit for $275,000 (the UIM limit minus the $25,000 setoff).
After several months of litigation, the insurer agreed to pay the full $275,000, resulting in a total recovery of $300,000.
"UIM coverage is designed to compensate individuals when the at-fault driver is underinsured," stated Frank Piscitelli, Jr.
"When the insurance company undervalued our client's claim, we took legal action-and successfully recovered the full policy benefits."
Case Snapshot:
- Crash: T-bone at approximately 50 mph
- Client: 78-year-old male (braced against the steering wheel prior to impact)
- At-fault payment: $25,000 (state minimum)
- UIM limits: $300,000 → $275,000 available after setoff
- Carrier offer: $70,000 → Lawsuit filed → $275,000 paid
- Total recovery: $300,000
Learn more: https://getfrankgetjustice.com/result/300000-dollar-recovery-in-underinsured-motorist-case/
Contact: Piscitelli Law Firm | 216-931-7000 | [email protected]
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