The client developed significant neck and back complaints after a motor vehicle collision and required ongoing orthopedic care. The case was resolved for policy limits.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motor vehicle collision

Collision facts

Another driver caused a motor vehicle collision that left the client with significant neck and back complaints

Injuries

Whiplash; neck pain; upper back pain; lower back pain with bulging/herniated disc confirmed on MRI

Treatment note

Ongoing orthopedic care

Surgery

No surgery performed

First offer

$12,500.00

Final result

$25,000.00 policy limits tender

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was injured when another driver caused a motor vehicle collision, leaving him with significant neck and back complaints that required ongoing orthopedic care.

 

The Injuries

The crash caused whiplash, neck pain, upper back pain, and lower back pain with a bulging/herniated disc confirmed on MRI. No surgery was performed.

 

The Result

The first offer was $12,500.00. The final accepted offer was $25,000.00, tendering the available policy limits before suit was filed.

 

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