LCBF successfully tries traumatic brain injury case in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

In Dotseth vs. First Student, venued in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, plaintiff alleged a traumatic brain injury including, cognitive and memory impairment, as well as neck/back injuries as a result of being rear-ended by our client's school bus. Plaintiff received extensive medical treatment, including treatment from neurologists, neuropsychologists, orthopedists and homeopathic medicine specialists. Plaintiff, a banking executive earning from $250,000 to $500,000 a year at various times, alleged that she could no longer work as a result of the accident, could not socialize, could no longer participate in industry organizations and that her relationship with her husband, colleagues and friends deteriorated. Plaintiff boarded over $9 million in economic losses and asserted that she should also be compensated for her pain and suffering for the rest of her life. The last settlement demand before trial began was $6.1 million. The verdict was $101,000 consisting of $26,000 in past wage loss, $0 in future wage loss and $75,000 in pain and suffering. The LCBF team was headed by Diane Ruccia and included Dan Gillin.