The Facts about Hannah Mitchell’s Motor Vehicle Accident Case and Settlement Process
Hannah Mitchell, a 28-year-old policy advisor, was injured in a motor vehicle accident on 6 January 2021 at [redacted].
She sustained the following injuries:
- Distal radius fracture with triangular fibrocartilage tear in her right wrist (3% whole person impairment).
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a 6% Psychiatric Impairment Rating Scale (PIRS) rating.
At the time of settlement, counsel assessed that a result between $120,000 and $130,000 would be considered good, noting her care needs had reduced. Carter Capner Law, however, achieved a negotiated settlement of $200,000 — above counsel’s expected range.