Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Secures $800,000 Settlement for Brain Injury Victim
DC Injury Attorneys Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel - Partners at the Washington, DC law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. - secured an $800,000 settlement on behalf of a client severely injured in a pedestrian accident.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Every case is different. Settlements and verdicts in all cases depend on various factors and circumstances which are unique to each individual case. Past case results are not a guarantee or prediction of similar results in future cases in which Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. or its lawyers may undertake.
Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel, Partners at the Washington, DC personal injury law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. , were successful in reaching an $800,000 settlement on behalf of a client who suffered a serious traumatic brain injury after being hit by a vehicle making a food delivery. The case (Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 2014 CA 001954 V) was settled at mediation.
According to court documents, Partners Cammarata and Siegel represented a woman who had been struck by a vehicle as she was lawfully crossing K Street in Washington, DC. The driver of the vehicle had been making a food delivery on behalf of a local restaurant. According to the police investigation, the driver had admitted to taking his eyes off the road to catch a bag of food that had been sliding off the passenger seat.
As a result of the driver's actions, the firm's client suffered a fractured cheek bone, three fractured ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and several other injuries, court records stated. She also suffered a traumatic brain injury which left her with permanent cognitive deficits and severe scarring on her face and neck. All of these injuries, Partners Cammarata and Siegel alleged, could have been prevented had the delivery driver used caution and paid attention to the road when crossing the intersection.
As seasoned personal injury lawyers with decades of experience each, Partners Cammarata and Siegel were able to successfully settle the case at mediation for $800,000, providing their client the compensation for pain and suffering, as well as the money needed to cover medical expenses and other costs she will likely face as a result of her injuries.
When commenting on the settlement, Partner Allan M. Siegel stated: "In this case, the civil justice system did its job by allowing our client to hold the wrongdoer accountable for his actions. We are committed to protecting our clients' legal rights, and to maximizing their compensation." The result speaks volumes about the negotiation abilities of Partners Cammarata and Siegel, as well as their continued success in cases involving traumatic brain injuries.
Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm that represents injured victims and families throughout the DC metro area from offices in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. The firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of seriously injured victims, including those injured in auto accidents. More information about the firm can be found at www.chaikinandsherman.com.
Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.
1232 17th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-8600
http://www.chaikinandsherman.com
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