Contractor Left Unable to Work After 2022 Ohio Crash Receives $1.2 Million 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. The collision set off a three-year course of treatment that included four major surgeries, among them a “salvage procedure” in which four bones were permanently removed from his wrist. Despite those interventions, the injuries left him unable to continue his career as a self-employed contractor and resulted in chronic daily pain that affects 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. The firm responded by filing 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 litigation, the insurance company agreed to pay an additional $1.1 million in UIM benefits.
That payment brought the client’s total recovery to $1.2 million after being seriously injured in a car accident in Ohio.
This outcome highlights the importance of carrying adequate underinsured motorist coverage and having legal representation prepared to enforce it. 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.
Contact Information:
Piscitelli Law Firm – Injury & Car Accident Lawyer
7200 Center Street, Suite 312
Mentor, OH 44060
United States
Frank Piscitelli
+1-216-931-7000
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