$2.18 Million Jury Verdict for Serious Injuries to Bicyclist Injured by Negligent Operation of Vehicle

Mary Mitchell, 62, was riding her bicycle in a crosswalk at an intersection. Steven Anderson pulled out of a supermarket parking lot, drove through the intersection, and hit Mitchell, causing her to suffer a fractured right hip and wrist.

Mitchell had surgery on her wrist and hip and later required physical therapy.

Several years after this incident, Mitchell was diagnosed as having bursitis in her right hip resulting from the impingement of a surgical screw onto a bursa. Mitchell’s injuries limit her physical activities. She is limited in her ability to walk, garden and play the piano.

Mitchell’s medical expenses totaled approximately $108,600.

Mitchell sued Steven Anderson alleging negligent operation of his motor vehicle.

The jury signed a verdict for more than $2.18 million.

At trial, Mitchell’s attorneys presented experts in economics, life care planning and orthopedic surgery. The defendant, Anderson, presented an expert in orthopedic surgery.

The attorneys handling this case for Mary Mitchell were Zane Berg, Cristina Sabbagh and Bryan Hofeld.

Mitchell v. Anderson, No. 18-CA-001085 (Fla. Cir. Ct. Lee County).

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