Rear-End Collision on I-10 Leads to Serious Injuries and a $1.7 Million Settlement
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents in Louisiana, and they often result in injuries that can change lives forever.
On March 18, 2022, our clients were stopped on the I-10 westbound on-ramp in Calcasieu Parish, waiting to enter the roundabout when a company truck suddenly crashed into the back of their vehicle. While the property damage seemed minor, the injuries caused by the impact were not.
One client sustained injuries to his neck, back, left shoulder, and chest. His treatment plan included emergency care, physical therapy, spinal injections, and diagnostic imaging, resulting in medical expenses totaling $233,992.25
The second client sustained injuries to her neck, back, right shoulder, along with a torn rotator cuff that required surgery. Her medical expenses totaled $356,130.61.
Both clients still suffer from pain and discomfort, and their doctors have recommended that they continue receiving additional medical care in the future.
The insurance company hired its own orthopedic surgeon to argue that our clients’ injuries were unrelated to the accident and instead were pre-existing conditions. This is a common tactic used by insurance companies to minimize payouts by blaming past conditions or questioning the necessity of the recommended medical care.
Robert Brahan, Broussard David & Moroux personal injury attorney, fought for our clients by gathering medical documentation, collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, and radiologists, and presenting compelling evidence that their injuries were caused by the crash.
Through determination and courage of conviction, combined with skilled mediation, Robert secured a $989,430.25 settlement from the primary insurer and an additional $750,000.00 settlement from the excess insurer.