Campisi trial lawyers Imtiaz Hosein and Christos Kakaletris, secure $3,875,000 settlement
At mediation, our client Mary* was offered $300,000.
Days before trial, her injury claims settled for $3,875,000.
That jump didn’t come from some last-minute breakthrough. It came from years of quiet, disciplined trial preparation.
While the defence leaned on property-damage photos and pressured our client with lowball offers, our team was building a trial-ready case, step by step. They did not argue with the photos. Instead, they put forward the evidence the photos couldn’t discount: the real impact on Mary’s life.
As the trial date approached, the defence couldn’t keep selling “minor damage” as “minor injury.” They had to confront the real monetary consequences of losing at trial.
How the Defence Tried to Discount Mary’s Case
Several years ago, Mary was a frontline clinician and educator.
After a long night shift, she was stopped in traffic. The driver behind her didn’t stop.
The crash was loud. Yet, the property damage was modest.
That modest property damage became the defence narrative: “minor damage, minor injury”; “mild damage, mild TBI”.
What the Photos Missed: The Real Loss
About a month after the crash, Mary attempted to return to work. Two hours into her shift she suffered a severe panic attack and was sent home. She developed chronic pain and worsening psychological symptoms.
These “minor” injuries are often minimized because they are easy to label “subjective.” But “subjective” does not mean “not real.” It means the harm shows up in a person’s life, not in a photograph.
Why the Defence Increased Its Offer
The defendant’s initial $300,000 offer reflected one thing: the defence believed the “minor impact” narrative would survive and convince the jury.
But our team prepared for trial so as trial approached, the valuation had to price the evidence and trial risk, not just optics. That meant:
- Taking the time to truly understand and present Mary’s day-to-day reality, so her limitations couldn’t be dismissed.
- Securing expert evidence that could withstand cross-examination.
- Using pre-trial motions and strategies to narrow the fight and deal with evidentiary disputes early.
The Settlement
Days before trial, Mary’s injury claims settled for $3,875,000.
This result reflects the trial-focused preparation led by Imtiaz Hosein and Christos Kakaletris, supported by the Campisi LLP team.
Thank you to Mary for the trust she placed in the Campisi LLP team. We hope this resolution provides stability and certainty for her and her family going forward.
At Campisi LLP, we look beneath what’s visible on the surface. We listen carefully to understand what becomes visible in your day-to-day life stemming from mild TBIs, psychological conditions, and chronic pain. We secure the evidence needed to have cases valued properly. If you’re still struggling after a collision, contact our team to request a consultation.
*Client name changed to protect privacy
