Auto Accident
Our client was involved in a serious auto accident and suffered a severely fractured talus. She incurred medical bills in excess of $160,000 and lost wages of more than $100,000. Her doctors testified that it was uncertain if she would ever be able to return to working as an industrial chemical sales representative or another job of that type of capacity in the future.In order to document our client’s injury, treatment, and rehabilitation, we extensively videotaped our client before and after surgery, during her physical therapy appointments, and through the full process of her recovery. We felt that video documentation was critical to ensure that a jury could understand what our client went through in the recovery process.The defendant admitted liability, but disputed the damages. The defendant had an automobile liability insurance policy in the amount of $100,000 and represented that this was all of the available insurance coverage. We filed a lawsuit to further investigate, and we discovered that the defendant also had an umbrella insurance policy, which provided an additional $900,000 in insurance coverage.The case ultimately resolved for $925,000, all of which was fully collectible.