This settlement by attorney of $70,000 was for a disc injury caused by a wreck in Plano, TX. Amount was well over her medical bills.
Our client was driving northbound near the 1000 block of Central Expressway in Plano, Texas traveling in the right lane. Traffic was congested and our client was forced to bring her car to a stop. The distracted driver behind her failed to brake and rear-ended her and then was subsequently arrested for drunk driving.
Remember: If an intoxicated motorist causes a motor vehicle accident you are likely entitled to punitive damages based on their reckless conduct. Also, in the event a drunk driver does not have automobile insurance, and you don’t have uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, you may be able to file a claim under The Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund to be reimbursed certain expenses.
Please contact Mullen & Mullen Law Firm’s Personal injury lawyers in Plano, TX should you find yourself in this situation and you have questions about The Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund.
Our client’s primary injury was to her lumbar spine. The impression of her lumbar spine MRI was bulge vs. protrusion at L4-5. She was also noted to have mild degenerative disc disease at the same level. An annular tear was also present at L4-5.
Comments from Attorney Shane Mullen: The annular tear that was present at L4-5 indicated an acute or chronic injury that clearly arose from the car wreck at issue. It was apparent to me that her pre-existing condition was greatly aggravated in the wreck since a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The client’s pre-existing degenerative disc disease left her more susceptible to a tear.
Our client underwent physical therapy and obtained significant pain relief. She did not require injections or pain management to recover from her car accident injuries. When she was released from therapy our office obtained a complete copy of her medical bills and records and submitted a settlement proposal on her behalf.
I conducted extensive negotiations with the intoxicated motorist’s liability insurance carrier and really battled to secure my client the best possible settlement. I was able to convince the carrier to significantly increase its offer by pointing out that the at-fault motorist lived in Dallas. Letting the adjuster know we would file suit in Dallas County, as opposed to Collin County, changed the dynamics of this Plano personal injury claim. Venue is an important consideration when determining case value.
When our negotiations concluded, I obtained a settlement offer I was really proud of. It’s always rewarding to help a client obtain a great settlement without the necessity of time-consuming and costly litigation.
The settlement for this claim involving an aggravated lumbar disc bulge injury as a result of a drunk driver caused car accident in Plano, TX was $70,000. Attorney fees were $19,600. Case expenses were $555.56. After paying medical providers, the client’s net recovery was $31,160.99. This is an outstanding result for a case involving aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
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