The client was stopped at a sign when she was struck from behind at high speed. The case resolved for policy limits after the insurer claimed neck injuries were pre-existing.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motor vehicle collision / rear-end impact

Collision facts

The client was stopped at a sign when she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling at high speed

Injuries

Cervical neck injuries; C1 neck fracture; cervical bulging discs

Surgery

No surgery required

First offer

$15,000.00, with C1 neck fracture and bulging disc claimed to be pre-existing

Final result

$25,000.00 policy limits tender

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was stopped at a sign when she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling at a high speed.

 

The Injuries

The crash involved cervical neck injuries, a C1 neck fracture, and cervical bulging discs. No surgery was required.

 

The Result

The first offer was $15,000.00, with the C1 neck fracture and bulging disc claimed to be pre-existing. The final accepted offer was $25,000.00, tendering the available policy limits before suit was filed.

 

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