An oncoming vehicle crossed the center line, struck the car ahead of the client, and then hit the client's vehicle head-on. The case resolved for policy limits.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motor vehicle collision / head-on collision

Collision facts

An oncoming vehicle crossed the center line, struck the car ahead of the client, and then collided head-on with the client's vehicle

Injuries

Concussion / head injury with loss of consciousness; post-concussion syndrome symptoms; cervical pain; chest and rib contusions; right foot sprain; aggravation of right knee osteoarthritis

Surgery / major treatment

Total right knee replacement

First offer

$15,000.00, with aggravation of right knee contested

Final result

$100,000.00 policy limits tender

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was driving when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line, struck the car ahead of the client, and then collided head-on with the client's vehicle.

 

The Injuries

The crash caused a concussion / head injury with loss of consciousness, post-concussion syndrome symptoms, cervical pain, chest and rib contusions, a right foot sprain, and aggravation of right knee osteoarthritis that ultimately required a total right knee replacement.

 

The Result

The first offer was $15,000.00, with the aggravation of the right knee contested. The final accepted offer was $100,000.00, tendering the available policy limits before suit was filed.

 

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