Ohio Contractor Who Lost Four Wrist Bones in Crash Surgery Secures $1.2 Million Total Recovery
Mentor, United States - May 17, 2026 / Piscitelli Law Firm - Injury & Car Accident Lawyer /
Cleveland, Ohio - $1.2 Million Recovery for Ohio Man After Devastating Car Crash and Insurance Dispute
Piscitelli Law Firm secured a total recovery of $1.2 million for an Ohio contractor who sustained permanent, life-altering injuries after a teenage driver ran a red light on an icy night in November 2022 and struck his vehicle.
The impact fractured the client's dominant right wrist and tore multiple structures in his right shoulder. A three-year medical ordeal followed, requiring four major surgeries, including a "salvage procedure" in which four bones were permanently removed from his wrist. Despite extensive treatment, the injuries prevented him from returning to his career as a self-employed contractor and left him with chronic, daily pain that continues to affect every aspect of his life.
The at-fault driver's insurer paid its $100,000 policy limit. The client's own insurance company, however, initially offered only a fraction of the underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits available under his auto and umbrella policies - despite his having paid premiums specifically for that protection. Piscitelli Law Firm filed suit for breach of contract and bad faith.
"Insurance is a promise of protection, and my client held up his end of that bargain for years by faithfully paying his premiums," said Frank E. Piscitelli, Jr., founder of Piscitelli Law Firm. "When he suffered life-altering injuries and needed that support the most, the insurance company tried to under value his claim. We filed suit to ensure the insurance company honored their obligations, and this $1.2 million recovery reflects the true magnitude of what he has endured."
Following vigorous litigation, the insurance company agreed to pay an additional $1.1 million in UIM benefits.
The result brought the client's total recovery to $1.2 million after being seriously injured in a car accident in Ohio.
This case highlights why carrying adequate underinsured motorist coverage - and retaining an attorney prepared to enforce it - can make a significant difference in the outcome of a claim. Those who have been seriously injured in a car accident in Ohio and believe their insurer is not handling their claim fairly are encouraged to contact Piscitelli Law Firm.
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