The client was a belted passenger when another vehicle failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle she was riding in. The case resolved pre-suit for $65,000.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motor vehicle collision / rear-end collision

Client position

Passenger wearing seat belt

Collision facts

Another vehicle failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle the client was riding in

Injuries

Cervical neck strain / whiplash; cervical disc bulges; neck fascia pain; carpal tunnel syndrome; back pain; post-concussion syndrome; headaches

Surgery

No surgery performed

First offer

$32,272.92

Final result

$65,000.00 settlement

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was a passenger wearing a seat belt when another vehicle failed to stop and rear-ended the vehicle she was riding in.

 

The Injuries

The crash caused cervical neck strain / whiplash, cervical disc bulges, neck fascia pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, post-concussion syndrome, and headaches. No surgery was performed.

 

The Result

The first offer was $32,272.92. The final accepted offer was $65,000.00 before suit was filed.

 

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