At Stewart Law Offices, we take great pride in helping personal injury victims recover meaningful compensation after they are injured due to the negligence of others. Recently, Attorney Sam Bass was able to help a car accident victim obtain a substantial settlement after the insurance company initially offered only a couple hundred dollars to settle the claim. Here is a highlight of the case and the level of service that our clients can expect.
About the Case
Our client was involved in a rear-end collision. She was not at fault. She sustained minor property damage. She didn’t think she was hurt at first, but she started experiencing neck pain the next day and went to the doctor. She called the at-fault driver’s liability insurance provider to ask for help. The insurance adjuster spoke to the at-fault driver, looked at photos of property damage, and, months later, offered a measly $200 after a cursory investigation.
The victim had actually sustained injuries that were much more severe than first realized. This is not uncommon in car accident cases. The initial shock of the accident and a surge of adrenaline often mask pain and other symptoms of accident injuries. Research indicates that 45 percent of accident victims experience chronic pain two years after the crash.
Motor vehicle accident-related injuries can impair accident victims well into the future. Research indicates that loss of earning capacity was 35 percent seventeen months after the injury or 8 percent for those who were not hospitalized.
After a long and arduous legal battle, Stewart Law Offices was able to recover $775,000 on behalf of our client.
What You Can Learn from the Case
Fortunately, our client knew they needed legal help when she was getting the run-around and an insignificant offer from the insurance company. She reached out to us for assistance. Many personal injury claimants think that insurance companies will help them in their time of need, but they are for-profit companies that rake in millions or billions of dollars a year by overcharging for premiums and minimizing the payouts they make to claimants. Hiring a personal injury lawyer can help level the playing field, ensuring your legal rights are protected during this vulnerable time in your life.
Personal injury attorneys advocate for their clients. They handle communication with insurance companies so they don’t do anything that could diminish the value of the claim. They also consider the long-term impact the injuries can have on the victim and fully account for them in their demand for fair compensation.
Insurance companies rarely make their first offer their best offer. Our lawyers are seasoned negotiators who routinely secure settlements that far surpass the offers insurance companies have made to our clients before we were involved.
Contact Stewart Law Offices for a Free, No-Obligation Consultation
We do not want an insurance company to take advantage of you or make you an offer that does not fairly compensate you for the harm their insured has caused. This is why we offer a free, no-obligation consultation where we can review your case, explain your rights, and answer any questions you have. Call us today to get started.
