Serious Motorcycle Injury Testimonial

January 14th, 2009

I was involved in a collision when I was riding my motorcycle on McKnight Blvd. when a car, which had been traveling in the lane beside me, made a right hand turn directly in front of my path of travel, causing a collision.  Upon impact I was thrown from my motorcycle, hit my left knee on the car, flew over the hood and into the air for about 8 feet before landing on the pavement on my left side.

I am a 39 year old man who was working as a warehouse supervisor at the time of the collision.  I sustained multiple fractures to my pelvis and left hip, several fractures to my lumbar spine, sprains to both ankles, a left knee ligament injury and a broken toe.

I required pelvic reconstruction and was hospitalized for 8 weeks.  Upon discharge I wore a knee splint, was on blood thinning medication and used a wheelchair.  Over time I used a walker, crutches and then a cane.  I received extensive physiotherapy for three years.  I developed depression.

Upon my discharge from hospital, I retained Cuming & Gillespie to represent me in my legal action against the insurance company of the at-fault driver.  I knew that my injuries were serious, permanent and would affect my livelihood and quality of life.  I knew I needed to retain highly competent legal counsel.

They represented me very well and helped me through the litigation process each step of the way and responded to my inquiries in a timely and informative manner.

I was unable to return to work and had to find alternate employment.  I will have to undergo several surgeries in the future to my hip and knee.

My claim was settled after I participated in a private mediation with the adjuster and the lawyer who represented the insurance company.   I felt that my concerns were heard through-out this process.  I was very pleased with the amount of compensation I received  –  it will replace income I will lose and will cover the cost of future medical treatment.

I highly recommend Cuming & Gillespie for anyone who is seriously injured and wants highly capable legal counsel.
C. J.