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In a complex case involving a severe truck accident, our legal team secured a $2.5 million global settlement for three clients who suffered significant injuries. The accident, caused by a negligent truck driver, resulted in substantial medical expenses and ongoing pain for the victims.
In April 2019, a 39-year-old female driver and her two passengers were involved in a catastrophic accident with a 23,000-pound tractor trailer in South Whittier, CA. The truck driver, who was speeding and inattentive, made a reckless lane change, leading to a collision that severely impacted the driver’s side of our clients’ vehicle. The collision pinned the vehicle to a curb, dragging it several yards and causing multiple impacts before both vehicles detached.
The accident resulted in substantial injuries and medical expenses for all three clients. Client 1 sustained injuries to her neck, middle back, lower back, left shoulder, and right wrist, accompanied by persistent headaches. Her medical expenses totaled $252,000, and she required lumbar spine surgery. Despite ongoing sporadic lumbar spine pain, she will need intermittent chiropractic and physical therapy in the future. Client 2 experienced similar injuries, including pain in his neck, upper back, middle back, lower back, and left shoulder, as well as headaches. His medical costs amounted to $161,000, and he too needed lumbar spine surgery, with anticipated ongoing chiropractic and physical therapy. Client 3 suffered extensive injuries to her neck, middle back, lower back, and bilateral shoulders and hips, along with headaches. Her medical expenses were $311,000, and she underwent cervical spine surgery. Like her co-clients, she will face continued treatment needs, including chiropractic and physical therapy, due to ongoing cervical spine pain. Despite the defendants disputing the injuries and the necessity of the medical treatments, expert testimony confirmed the validity of the claims. This led to a global settlement of $2.5 million for the clients.
The successful settlement of $2.5 million underscores the severe impact of the truck driver’s negligence and the effectiveness of our legal team in advocating for our clients. The settlement will address the significant medical expenses and ongoing treatment needs of the victims, providing them with essential financial support for their recovery.
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