Client was a passenger of a car in a motor vehicle accident. The driver lost control and collided with a telephone pole. The plaintiff suffered a fractured jaw and right hand as a result of the accident. The plaintiff only had a $100,000 policy but because the family of the plaintiff had additional coverage, the case was able to be settled for $250,000.
After the accident, our client developed radiating lower back pain that was treated with a series of epidural injections. The client was first offered $50,000 by the insurance carrier to settle the case. She rejected it, and we proceeded to an arbitration against the insurance carrier at which time the arbitrator awarded $250,000, which was the full limit of the insurance policy.
The plaintiff’s vehicle was sideswiped on the LIE. He sustained a neck injury and was treated conservatively with chiropractic care for several months to no avail. Eventually, medical professionals decided he needed neck surgery. The firm obtained $250,000 for him.
The plaintiff was rear ended and suffered injuries to his shoulder that required arthroscopic surgery. He made a full recovery following surgery. We obtained the $265,000 after mediation.
The plaintiff was operating a vehicle when he was rear-ended by the defendant’s vehicle. The plaintiff suffered lower back injuries. He eventually underwent surgery. The insurance carrier for the responsible party had an insurance limit of $25,000, which was tendered to the plaintiff. We then brought an underinsured claim against the plaintiff’s auto insurance policy for an additional $275,000. They refused to pay that amount voluntarily. Arbitration was held. The hearing officer awarded our client the full limit of the policy, an additional $275,000. Furthermore, the hearing officer commented in his decision that the plaintiff’s injuries exceeded the policy limits and awarded arbitration fees as well.
