We recovered $240,000 for a client who injured their right shoulder after a rear-end accident. The client had prior degenerative condition of the right shoulder. We argued this accident exacerbated the condition. The client eventually had a total shoulder replacement.
Our client sustained a meniscus tear superimposed upon a preexisting arthritic condition in the knee. When surgical repair of the meniscus failed to alleviate the pain, our client ultimately required a total knee replacement. We successfully argued that the knee replacement was not something our client would have needed for years — if ever — absent the accident. The case was resolved at a court-ordered mediation prior to trial.
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.
