Case Summary
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a substantial settlement of $900,000 on behalf of our clients. The settlement stemmed from a motor vehicle collision that resulted in severe injuries to the occupants.
Facts of the Case
The crash happened when a drunk driver veered out of his lane and slammed into the back of our clients’ vehicle who had pulled over to the side to allow am ambulance with lights and sirens to safely pass. The impact caused our clients’ vehicle to be propelled into the stopped traffic in front of each of them. Defendant attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended.
Treatment
The clients were treated at the hospital and underwent imaging studies showing injuries to their lower back and shoulder. Clients treated with physical therapy, at home exercises and targeted pain management injections. Defendant challenged the cause and extent of all injuries.
Legal Strategy
Our legal team reconstructed the accident with expert engineers and took depositions of all key witnesses and investigating officers. Our team utilized aggressive litigation tactics to obtain and keep a trial date and push the case towards resolution with multiple policy limits demands.
Settlement Terms
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt successfully negotiated payment of $900,000 to be split amongst our two clients. The payment allowed compensation of our clients’ medical bills and the lengthy pain and suffering caused by the collision.
Conclusion
The successful resolution of this case exemplifies the Fowler | Helsel | Vogt singular focus on making sure the Defendants know that we will take the case all the way to trial and ensure our clients get substantial justice.
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