Our client was enjoying a day on a recreational fishing boat when the operator recklessly struck a sandbar at high speed, launching our client 6 feet from the stern toward the bow. The violent jolt resulted in a serious injury and lasting consequences.
Injuries & Surgery:
The impact caused a fracture of the right ulna (forearm bone). Emergency orthopedic surgery was required to resect and internally fix the bone with hardware. The client was left with a significant surgical scar on the dominant arm—creating a clear and permanent disfigurement when compared to the uninjured left arm.
Liability & Settlement:
We proved that the boat operator failed to operate safely and should have known of the sandbar hazard. Through expert analysis, medical records, and visual comparisons demonstrating the scar and asymmetry of the arms, we secured a $750,000 settlement for:
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disfigurement
- Loss of function and limitations
- Past and future medical treatment