The jury ultimately awarded Hrychorczuk the following payments, which were announced on Dec. 7:
- $15 million for pain and suffering.
- $1.5 million for past medical expenses.
- $212,000 for past lost earnings.
- $20 million over 21.5 years for pain and suffering.
- $11 million over 21.5 years for future medical expenses.
- $250,000 over six years for future lost earnings.
Carol Sigmond, partner at New York City law firm Greenspoon Marder, described the award amount as “not typical” but also “not unusual.” Sigmond, who had no involvement in the case, said Brooklyn has a history of large verdicts in personal injury cases.
