What happened
Our client was driving when a defendant driving a commercial vehicle rear-ended her.
Injuries
Our client suffered serious back injuries and went on to have surgery.
What the defense argued
The defendant disputed the extent of our client’s injuries and whether the lower back surgery was needed.
How Etehad Law handled it
The defendant opened at $135,000. As Etehad Law pressed the case in litigation, that offer rose to $403,000.
The firm prepared the case for trial and showed the defendant its potential exposure if the case went to trial.
Outcome
The defendant then offered the insurance policy limits of $1,000,000 to settle the case.
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