Attorney Terry Cole of Dordick Law Corporation achieved a $18 million settlement in a tragic motorcycle crash case involving public property negligence and a failed traffic signal. Cole represented the motorcyclist, who was catastrophically injured after a traffic light malfunction caused a car to enter the intersection and collide with his motorcycle. His passenger was killed instantly. The plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury, multiple orthopedic fractures, emotional trauma, and an above-the-knee amputation on his left leg.

After securing liability through a hard-fought motion for summary judgment, the focus turned to damages. The firm needed a visually impactful way to show what life looked like now for the surviving rider. MotionLit produced a compelling Day-in-the-Life video that documented the plaintiff’s daily routines, challenges, and emotional toll. Capturing what can’t be expressed through words alone, the video showed how brain injury, PTSD, and amputation affected everything from movement to memory.

“That kind of visual evidence can’t be replaced by testimony,” said Cole.
“We gave it to the defense immediately—this is what our client lives with every day. It galvanized their understanding of the case.”

The powerful visuals helped defense counsel and insurance adjusters grasp the full scope of non-economic damages. What began as a $100,000 offer ultimately resolved for $18 million. At MotionLit, our Day-in-the-Life videos offer a persuasive tool for case valuation, helping attorneys present comprehensive damages clearly and emotionally during expert discovery, mediation, and negotiation.