The client was stopped in traffic when a fully loaded commercial garbage truck rear-ended his vehicle. The case resolved pre-suit for $52,000 after causation was strongly contested.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motor vehicle collision / rear-end trucking collision

Collision facts

The client was stopped in traffic when a fully loaded commercial garbage truck rear-ended his vehicle

Injuries

Cervical whiplash; lumbar/thoracic sprain; post-traumatic headaches and dizziness; aggravation of prior left thumb condition

Surgery

No surgery in connection with this collision

First offer

$0.00, with causation of injuries strongly contested due to significant gaps in treatment

Final result

$52,000.00 settlement

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was stopped in traffic when a fully loaded commercial garbage truck rear-ended his vehicle.

 

The Injuries

The collision caused cervical whiplash, lumbar/thoracic sprain, post-traumatic headaches and dizziness, and aggravation of a prior left thumb condition. No surgery was performed in connection with this collision.

 

The Result

The first offer was $0.00, with the causation of the injuries strongly contested because of significant gaps in treatment. The final accepted offer was $52,000.00 before suit was filed..

 

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