$1.3 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement for Police Officer
Case Overview
A 47-year-old police officer suffered permanent injuries due to surgical malpractice by an orthopedic surgeon. The surgical error left him unable to work and with permanent impairment of his gait. We secured a $1.3 million settlement, recognizing the devastating impact on his career and life.
Case Facts
- 47-year-old male active duty police officer
- Underwent orthopedic surgery
- Surgeon committed malpractice during procedure
- Errors resulted in permanent disability
- Client forced to end law enforcement career
Injuries Sustained
- •Permanent impairment of gait and walking ability
- •Chronic pain from surgical complications
- •Inability to perform job duties as police officer
- •Loss of career and future earnings
- •Physical limitations affecting daily activities
- •Psychological impact of career-ending injury
Medical Treatment
- •Initial orthopedic surgery (where malpractice occurred)
- •Additional corrective procedures
- •Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- •Pain management treatment
- •Gait training and assistive device training
- •Ongoing medical care for permanent condition
Legal Strategy
- Retained medical experts to review surgical records and identify malpractice
- Documented deviation from accepted medical standards of care
- Thoroughly documented all medical treatment and complications
- Collected comprehensive evidence of functional limitations
- Calculated lost wages and diminished earning capacity for police officer
- Demonstrated impact on career, identity, and family
- Negotiated substantial settlement recognizing full extent of damages
Outcome
We secured a $1.3 million settlement for our client, providing compensation for his medical expenses, lost career, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the permanent impact on his life. This settlement recognized that surgical malpractice ended his career in law enforcement and permanently changed his life.
Key Insight
Medical malpractice cases require detailed analysis of medical records and expert testimony to prove deviation from the standard of care. When surgical errors end a client's career—especially in physically demanding professions like law enforcement—the compensation must account for lifetime lost earnings and the profound impact on identity and purpose.
"The achievement in this particular instance highlights our dedication to advocating for the highest possible financial restitution for clients who have suffered medical negligence."
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Important Notice: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each individual case. The verdicts and settlements listed above are representative of our experience but should not be considered as predictive of results in other cases.
