Overcoming the Odds: Securing a $250,000 Settlement for a Client with Severe Injuries and No Memory of a Rural Road Collision
In this case, our client was driving on a twisty road in a rural part of a southern state. When the other driver went over the center line and impacted his vehicle, our client’s vehicle was sent spinning. He suffered serious injuries including broken ribs and a concussion and had to be placed into a medically induced coma. Although he had no memory of the crash and both the opposing driver and the witness claimed that our client was at fault, we used our decision making method to identify the most likely defenses that would be used and then hired expert witnesses to help bolster our case. We also worked closely with our client to imagine multiple possible ways that the case would play out and then made decisions that would help lead us to the optimal outcome.
Challenges
- The client had no memory of the crash due to being placed in a medically induced coma after suffering severe injuries, including broken ribs and a concussion.
- Establishing liability was difficult because both the opposing driver and a witness claimed that the client was at fault.
- The accident occurred on a twisty, rural road in a southern state, complicating the investigation and reconstruction of events.
- Anticipating and addressing potential defenses required a proactive and strategic approach to counter conflicting accounts.
Solution
- Employed the firm’s structured decision-making process to anticipate the most likely defenses that would be used by the opposing party.
- Retained expert witnesses, including accident reconstruction specialists, to analyze the evidence and demonstrate that the opposing driver crossed the center line and caused the crash.
- Collaborated closely with the client to explore multiple scenarios for how the case could unfold, enabling tailored strategic decisions at every stage.
- Built a compelling case by meticulously reconstructing the events of the crash and challenging the credibility of the opposing accounts.
The Result
- Secured a $250,000 settlement, ensuring that the client was compensated for their significant injuries and associated damages.
- Successfully overcame conflicting witness testimony and the client’s lack of memory to establish liability against the opposing driver.
- Delivered a strong outcome for the client by leveraging expert analysis, strategic foresight, and a client-centered approach to decision-making.
