Million Dollar Arbitration Award Obtained in Car Accident Case
On August 3, 2009, Attorney Michael Chandler received an arbitration award of One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00) on behalf of a client in a catastrophic automobile accident.
Our client was injured by a drunk drive when the drunk driver crossed the center line in the road and collided with her vehicle. Our client was severely injured in the crash impairing her ability to walk. Multiple surgeries and other medical treatment was required due to the injury.
Expert testimony was required to prove the permanent nature of the injuries and lost earning capacity. The arbitration was held before a panel of three arbitrators and the award was made of $1,000,000.00 for the injuries sustained and $100,000.00 for loss of consortium.
