(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this brain injury/automobile accident case and its proceedings.)
Past Medical Expenses:
Sacramento Fire Department $ 798.00
Children’s Hospital Sacramento $ 26,430.40
University Children’s Medical Group $ 1,724.07
Doug Walters, M.D. $ 238.00
Paul Smith, M.D. $ 1,960.00
Advanced Imaging $ 85.00
TOTAL PAST MEDICAL EXPENSES $ 31,235.47
Future Special Damages:
As can be seen from the attached Life Care plan, Amanda also has a myriad of future care needs. The cost of future medical care totals approximately 2.8 million dollars to 4 million dollars in an apartment living setting, and 8 million dollars to 9.1 million dollars in a supported living environment. Additionally, Amanda’s future loss of earning capacity totals approximately $488,753 to $1.7 million dollars depending on her educational level.
Maggie Smith
Maggie was located in the front passenger seat, fully seat-belted when the collision occurred. As a result of this violent crash, she sustained a cervical fracture at C-2 and rupture of the intraspinous ligament, which required HALO immobilization. She also sustained injuries to her shoulders and knees. Maggie is currently 53 years of age and will require a lifetime of medical care involving medications, diagnostic studies and arthroscopies of both shoulders.
Past Medical Expenses:
City of Sacramento Fire Department $ 488.75
Medical Center $ 55,634.00
Paul Brown, M.D. $ 5,831.00
Rich White, D.D.S., M.S.D. $ 4,095.00
Ike Rogers, M.D. $ 1,510.00
Advanced Radiology $ 5,576.00
Medical Supplies $ 300.00
TOTAL PAST MEDICAL EXPENSES: $ 73,434.75
CONCLUSION
This case involves nearly 40 expert witnesses and numerous lay witnesses. The injuries to the young girls are serious and permanent. Virtually every aspect of the case is in dispute, from liability to damages. It is therefore a complex, long cause matter that will require time-qualified jurors.
For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.