Anonymous v. Commercial Vehicle Driver and Employer

A rear-end collision on the 405 freeway resulted in significant neck and back injuries for our client, despite relatively minor property damage to the vehicles involved. Insurance companies frequently try to minimize claims involving low impact crashes, in this case arguing that the force of the collision could not have caused the serious injuries our client sustained throughout their neck and back. However, our client’s medical treatment and documented symptoms told a very different story.

Our client — who resides in Mexico — had been visiting with her daughter, who was also injured in the collision. Our firm was able to converse with the client in Spanish and work around her schedule despite the time difference.

This case became more complex because the at-fault driver was acting within the course and scope of employment at the time of the crash. Rather than limiting our claim to the individual driver, we pursued both the negligent driver and their employer, expanding the available insurance coverage and maximizing our client’s opportunity for recovery.

Complicating matters further, the case had previously been handled by another law firm for more than two years with little progress and significantly lower settlement offers. After taking over representation, we immediately filed a suit, aggressively pursued discovery, maintained constant communication with opposing counsel and insurance carriers, and ensured the litigation moved forward without unnecessary delay. By taking a proactive approach and ensuring the case faced no roadblocks on our end, Insider Accident Lawyers secured a settlement which was a substantial improvement on what was offered before our involvement.

Result: A $76,000 settlement for the injured client as well as a similarly favorable
outcome for her daughter.