$1.2 Million Recovery Secured for Ohio Contractor Following Serious Auto Accident and Insurance Dispute
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 suffered permanent, life-altering injuries when a teenage driver ran a red light on an icy night in November 2022 and crashed into his vehicle.
The collision fractured the client’s dominant right wrist and tore multiple structures in his right shoulder. What followed was a three-year ordeal requiring four major surgeries, including a “salvage procedure” in which four bones were permanently removed from his wrist. Despite extensive treatment, his injuries left him unable to return to his career as a self-employed contractor and caused chronic, daily pain that continues to affect every aspect of his life.
The at-fault driver’s insurer paid its $100,000 policy limit. However, the client’s own insurance company 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 this protection. The 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.”
After vigorous litigation, the insurance company agreed to pay an additional $1.1 million in UIM benefits.
This brought the client’s total recovery to $1.2 million after being seriously injured in a car accident in Ohio.
This case illustrates why having the right underinsured motorist coverage—and the right attorney to fight for it—matters. If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident in Ohio and your insurer is not treating you fairly, 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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