The client was rear-ended while slowing for a red light; however, the police report provided minimal detail and merely noted that a collision occurred, creating immediate challenges in establishing liability. The defense disputed fault and causation, relying on the lack of contemporaneous documentation to minimize exposure. Following the accident, the client underwent extensive medical treatment, quickly exhausting his No-Fault insurance coverage and accumulating a significant amount of unpaid medical bills. This created substantial financial pressure and additional risk to the viability of the case.
Our firm aggressively litigated the matter for approximately one and a half years through the discovery phase, addressing liability and damages disputes while simultaneously negotiating with medical providers. Through our efforts, we were able to reduce the client’s outstanding medical balances by approximately fifty percent. Despite the weaknesses in the case, limited police documentation, and exhausted No-Fault benefits, we successfully positioned the matter for resolution and persuaded the defense to settle the case before trial for $550,000.00.