$350,000 Personal Injury Settlement for Assault Victim A 51-year-old painter sustained serious injuries when he was assaulted by employees of a plumbing subcontractor. The victim was pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched, kicked, and beaten with a metal extension pole. As a result of the attack, the plaintiff suffered severe knee, shoulder, and forearm injuries. Several surgeries were needed to repair the knee and shoulder. The severity of the injuries required the plaintiff to also undergo lengthy physical therapy combined with drug treatment. He was, however, unable to return to his work as a painter. His settlement included compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.