Robin R. - Bike Accident Litigation
Robin R. was an athletic wife and mother of three when an inattentive driver sent her to the hospital. Although Robin was a careful rider always on the lookout for motor vehicles, she could do nothing when an elderly motorist made a left turn directly in front of her while she was cycling near her home. Thrown from her bike, Robin was taken to Seattle’s Swedish hospital where x-rays revealed that her pelvis was fractured in three places. She also had a separated shoulder and numerous abrasions. While her fractured pelvis did not require surgery, it was exquisitely painful and required her to be immobilized in her hospital bed for nearly a week.
Discharged home in a wheelchair, Robin was bed-bound except for trips to the bathroom. Her husband was now in charge of their three young children while taking care of Robin. Recovery was slow and tedious. First, she was able to get around her home with crutches. Next, after eight weeks she was able to start physical therapy. All the time she was worried about her work as a freelance graphic artist. Fortunately, her previously excellent physical conditioning and determination allowed Robin a nearly full recovery, but only after many months of pain and physical limitations. While the insurer for the adverse driver disputed the extent of Robin’s injuries, we were able to obtain the full insurance limits of $100,000.