While driving their work delivery vehicle and making a turn at a four-way stop, our client carefully stopped and checked the intersection before proceeding. As he nearly completed the turn, another driver ran a stop sign at a high rate of speed and slammed into the vehicle. The impact was so severe that the vehicle rolled over, trapping our client inside. Emergency crews had to cut him free before he was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center. Tragically, the other driver did not survive the crash.
Our client suffered catastrophic injuries, including a broken neck, multiple fractures in his back and collarbones, collapsed lung injuries caused by broken ribs, and the loss of his spleen. He underwent multiple surgeries and spent weeks in the hospital recovering. Even after leaving the hospital, he faced a long road of pain, limitations, and ongoing medical concerns.
To build the strongest case possible, our car accident lawyers worked closely with experts throughout the process. We hired a crash data expert who downloaded information from the other vehicle and confirmed the driver was speeding roughly 20 miles per hour over the limit at the time of the collision. Because our client was older, we also brought in medical experts to evaluate the long-term health complications and future care he would need. Those expert reports helped demonstrate the true impact this crash would have on his life moving forward.
The case also involved unique legal challenges because the at-fault driver passed away in the crash. Our legal team carefully navigated Illinois law and prepared a detailed demand designed to protect our client’s ability to pursue compensation beyond the insurance policy if necessary. Ultimately, the case settled for the full $2.5 million policy limits, helping provide financial security for our client after a catastrophic accident.
