$150,000 SETTLEMENT FOR Pedestrian vs. Auto Accident

$150,000 Settlement For Pedestrian vs. Auto Accident

A 27-year old sales representative and avid golfer was struck by a car as she was walking through her neighborhood in San Francisco, California. She was at the intersection of Gough and Filbert Streets in Russian Hill when she was struck on the right side, sending her body flying into the air.

Incident Overview

The young woman suffered multiple fractures to her back, a fractured orbital bone and fibular head, and bruising to her head. She was rushed to the emergency room where she underwent several X-rays and CT scans confirming her injuries. Much to her dismay, the emergency room doctor informed her that her fractured back would take over 6 months to heal and gave her crutches so she could walk. She was instructed to stay home from work and was forced to wear knee and back braces to stabilize her fractured bones as she recovered.

Over the next few weeks, the paperwork started to pile up. The woman became overwhelmed trying to balance her recovery with the time needed to bring her insurance claim. To make matters even worse, she was suffering from post-concussion syndrome and had migraine headaches regularly. In pain around the clock and unable to work, the woman grew worried about her mounting medical bills, and knew she needed help.

Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers

She contacted the team at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers and hired the firm after a free consultation with attorney Rebecca Taylor. Rebecca hit the ground running, doing everything she could to ensure the woman was able to focus exclusively on her recovery. Rebecca and her team faced some challenges in the case, including a low initial offer from the insurance company. However, the team was careful to document the sale representative’s pain and suffering and long recovery, and successfully secured almost a year of lost earnings.

They maximized the case value to increase the pedestrian accident settlement, alleviated her stress, and allowed her to focus on her life. Rebecca negotiated the woman’s outstanding medical bills, and every single one was paid from the settlement funds – the woman never even had to worry about them!

The experienced pedestrian accident legal team at Sally Morin Law obtained a settlement of $150,000 for the sales representative, putting over $80,000 in her pocket after her medical bills were paid. She was beyond happy to leave the whole incident behind and move forward with a sizeable savings account!

Case Study: Pedestrian Accident in San Francisco

Overview

This case study involves a pedestrian accident that occurred in San Francisco. A 27-year-old sales representative was struck by a car while walking through her neighborhood, resulting in multiple fractures and bruising.

Key Facts

• Victim: 27-year-old sales representative
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Incident: Pedestrian accident
• Injuries: Fractured back, orbital bone, fibular head, bruising
• Legal Representation: Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers PC

Legal Issues

• Negligence: The driver of the car may be liable for negligence if they failed to exercise reasonable care in operating their vehicle.
• Damages: The victim sought compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future damages.

Challenges

• Insurance Issues: The victim faced challenges with their insurance, including unpaid medical bills and communication issues.
• Post-Concussion Syndrome: The victim suffered from post-concussion syndrome, which can exacerbate their symptoms and recovery process.
• Low Initial Offer: The insurance company offered a low initial settlement amount.

Legal Process

• Legal Representation: The victim hired a San Francisco pedestrian accident attorney.
• Negotiation: The legal team negotiated with the insurance company to increase the settlement offer and resolve outstanding medical bills.
• Documentation: The team carefully documented the victim’s injuries, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.

Outcome

• Successful Settlement: The victim obtained a settlement of $150,000, with over $80,000 going towards personal funds.
• Medical Expenses Covered: All of the victim’s medical expenses were paid.
• Stress Relief: The legal team alleviated the victim’s stress and allowed them to focus on their recovery.

Lessons Learned

• Legal Representation: Hiring a qualified attorney can be crucial in navigating complex legal issues, such as insurance disputes and personal injury claims.
• Documentation: Careful documentation of injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages is essential for maximizing compensation.
• Persistence: The legal team may need to be persistent in negotiating a favorable settlement, particularly if the insurance company is uncooperative.

This case study demonstrates the importance of legal representation in pedestrian accident cases. The victim’s attorney was able to overcome challenges related to insurance, post-concussion syndrome, and low settlement offers, securing a fair settlement that allowed the victim to recover from their injuries and move on with their life.

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Sally Morin is a great attorney I had worked with. She is very responsible, experienced and worked very hard to get the maximum benefit possible for the victim of vehicle accident. Last year I was struck by a running vehicle and suffered a spine injury. After some YELP research, I found Sally Morin. Before I was a little skeptical about the review s people write about. But I decided to take a chance. I felt lucky that I made a good decision hiring her as my attorney and completely satisfied with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend her as attorney for body injury as a result of vehicle accident. – Wilson S.

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