Case Study: Failure to Yield Leading to a Head-On Collision

Incident Overview

CASE SETTLEMENT: $300K

Referral Type: Google

Recently, we represented a client who was severely injured due to another driver’s failure to yield. The at-fault driver turned left directly in front of our client’s vehicle, causing a head-on collision. This devastating accident left our client’s car totaled and led to a series of painful, visible, and long-lasting injuries. This case underscores the importance of accountability and the need for compensation when serious injuries result from a preventable accident.

Injuries and Medical Treatment

The injuries sustained by our client were severe, with immediate and visible effects as well as long-term implications for their health and quality of life. The impact of the crash resulted in:

• Visible injuries to the face, including cuts and bruises, along with a bitten lip that added to the visible trauma.
• Head injury with visible swelling and lacerations that necessitated thorough medical evaluations.
• Lacerations on the hand and a torn tendon requiring surgical intervention to repair functionality.
• Tooth fracture down to the nerve, leading to significant dental damage and the need for a root canal to address the pain and prevent further damage.
• Closed head injury, which contributed to persistent headaches and ongoing discomfort.

Our client’s recovery required a multifaceted treatment approach, including emergency medical attention, surgery on the injured hand, and dental procedures to repair the fractured tooth. Each injury added to the complexity of the case and underscored the need for comprehensive compensation to cover medical expenses and support the client’s recovery.

Legal Strategy and Case Resolution

The legal team at Rebecca Kay Sapp Law Firm knew that a robust strategy was necessary to address both the visible and underlying impacts of this accident. Given the severity of the head-on collision and the at-fault driver’s failure to yield, we pursued maximum compensation under the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. We approached the case by focusing on several key aspects:

Comprehensive Documentation of Visible and Invisible Injuries

Our team worked closely with medical professionals to ensure that all injuries were carefully documented. Visible injuries such as facial lacerations, hand trauma, and the fractured tooth helped build a compelling case, but the less visible injuries, like the closed head injury leading to persistent headaches, were also critical in demonstrating the full scope of harm.

Emphasis on Long-Term Impact and Quality of Life

This case required an emphasis on the lasting impact of our client’s injuries, which extended beyond the initial physical trauma. By highlighting the pain, surgical interventions, and extended dental work, we illustrated how these injuries would affect our client’s quality of life well into the future. This approach was crucial in justifying the pursuit of the policy limit for fair compensation.

Aggressive Pursuit of Maximum Policy Limits

With the evidence in place, our legal team sought the full $300,000 policy limit from the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. We argued that, given the extent of the injuries, including multiple medical treatments and a root canal, this settlement was necessary to address both current and future expenses.

Through our diligent representation, we secured the full $300,000 available under the at-fault driver’s policy, providing critical financial support for our client’s ongoing care, pain, and suffering.

Key Takeaways

1. Visible Injuries Can Be Paired with Long-Term Trauma: While some injuries are immediately visible, this case highlights the importance of treating both surface-level and internal injuries seriously, as both can have lasting impacts.
2. Thorough Medical and Dental Documentation Supports Full Compensation: By meticulously documenting our client’s injuries—including head injuries, facial trauma, and dental damage—we were able to present a strong case for the full policy limit.
3. Aggressive Legal Strategy Achieves Maximum Policy Payout: This case demonstrates our firm’s commitment to pursuing full compensation for clients, ensuring that all injuries, both visible and unseen, are accounted for in the settlement.

At the Rebecca Kay Sapp Law Firm, we fight for our clients with a comprehensive approach to personal injury cases. We understand the toll an accident can take on every aspect of a client’s life and are committed to securing the financial support necessary for a full and fair recovery.