Case Summary
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a settlement of $750,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement resulted from a rear end collision after our client had stopped to allow two cyclists to lawfully cross in front of him.
Facts of the Case
Our client was traveling westbound on a local avenue when he came to a stop for 2 bicyclists crossing at a crosswalk across that avenue. While our client was at a complete stop, Defendant slammed into the back of his vehicle and later admitted to being distracted by plants in a nursery nearby when traveling down the avenue.
Treatment
Our client underwent medical treatment for lower back pain including imaging studies, chiropractic care, pain injections, and physical therapy. He was given at-home exercise to complete. He was not a candidate for surgery.
Legal Strategy
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt assisted the client in obtaining proper medical treatment and fully evaluating the claim. Then, our legal team went to work in telling the real story of our client and how this collision affected every aspect of his life.
Settlement Terms
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt successfully negotiated payment of $750,000 from the Defendant compensating our client for his injury and his pain and suffering.
Conclusion
Personal injury claims are driven by the human story and being able to explain the affect that an accident and injury can have on someone’s life. Here at Fowler | Helsel | Vogt, it’s our job to tell the human story and make sure the insurance companies know that this case is about a person, not a medical bill.
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