Our client, a young woman, was traveling in the left lane of the interstate, passing another vehicle, when the driver ahead of her suddenly slammed on his brakes and made an illegal turn into an emergency U-turn area designated only for authorized vehicles. Witnesses confirmed what happened, and the police cited the reckless driver, who later claimed he was trying to turn around after seeing a deer.
Our client had no time to react and crashed into the rear of his vehicle, suffering a catastrophic ankle injury that required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. She initially hired another local law firm, but when the at-fault driver’s insurance company denied liability, her attorney dropped the case. Shocked by this decision, she came to us.
We aggressively pursued the case, making it clear to the insurance company that we were fully prepared to take it to trial—confident that no jury would rule in favor of their driver. As a result, the liability insurer paid its policy limits, and we then secured additional compensation from our client’s underinsured motorist coverage, ensuring she received the financial support necessary for her recovery and future needs.
Type of Case: Auto Accident – Illegal Maneuver & Catastrophic Injury
Relevant Issues:
- Illegal and dangerous U-turn on the interstate
- Witness testimony and police citation confirming fault
- Catastrophic ankle injury requiring surgery and rehabilitation
- Initial attorney’s failure to pursue a strong case
- Full policy limits recovered from both liability and underinsured motorist coverage