After a crash involving a four-way intersection, flying debris, and multiple injuries, Buckley Law Offices helped secure a $100,000 policy limits recovery before suit was filed.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motor vehicle collision

Collision facts

Another vehicle ran through a four-way intersection, struck the truck in front of the client, and sent flying debris into the client's vehicle, causing the collision avoidance system to abruptly engage

Key injuries

Concussion; C5-C6 cervical disc bulging/herniation with radiating pain and left-arm numbness/tingling; shoulder injury; right knee meniscus tear with cartilage damage; post-concussive symptoms; dental injury

Surgery

Right knee surgery to repair the meniscus tear

First offer

$50,000.00

Final result

$100,000.00 policy limits tender

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was driving when another vehicle ran through a four-way intersection and struck the truck in front of her. The impact sent flying debris into her vehicle and caused the collision avoidance system to abruptly engage.

 

The Injuries

The crash caused a concussion, cervical disc bulging/herniation at C5-C6 with radiating symptoms into the left arm, a shoulder injury, a right knee meniscus tear with cartilage damage, post-concussive symptoms, and a dental injury requiring extraction. The client underwent right knee surgery to repair the meniscus tear.

 

The Result

The first offer was $50,000.00. The final accepted offer was $100,000.00, tendering the available policy limits before suit was filed.

 

Call Buckley! If You Were Hurt in a Serious Collision

If a crash caused multiple injuries or required surgery, speak with Buckley Law Offices about your options before accepting an insurance company's first offer.