A man was stopped at a red light when another driver crashed into the back of his vehicle. What seemed like a straightforward rear-end accident turned into a painful recovery after he suffered a hernia that required surgery.
The insurance company initially offered just $30,000 to settle the claim claiming the hernia may not have been related. We knew that amount did not account for the long-term impact of the injury. To build a stronger case, our car accident lawyer worked with medical experts who evaluated the likelihood that the hernia could return, the potential cost of future surgery, and the possibility of scar revision treatment.
With that evidence, we were able to show the true value of our client's claim and secured the full available insurance policy limits, resulting in a $250,000 settlement. This case shows why it's important to fully understand the future effects of an injury before accepting an insurance company's first offer.
