A CASE STUDY IN UNINSURED DRIVER LIABILITY: SECURING COMPENSATION FOR A BULGING DISC INJURY
James Law Group specializes in advocating for victims of accidents caused by uninsured drivers. Explore how our legal representation secured compensation for a young mother’s debilitating bulging disc injury in a collision with an uninsured driver.
The uninsured driver Incident
A two-lane highway collision left a young mother with a painful bulging disc injury, hindering her ability to perform daily tasks and play with her children.
THE LEGAL BATTLE
Navigating Uninsured Driver Challenges: Fighting for Recognition and Justice
Despite the driver being excluded from the vehicle’s insurance policy, the young mother’s insurance company initially denied the uninsured status, prolonging the legal process.
Achieving Justice
A Courtroom Victory: Holding Insurers Accountable for Denial
Following a jury trial, the young mother received the full policy limit of $100,000 for her injuries. Due to the insurer’s unreasonable denial, she was awarded an additional $33,333.33 in attorney fees, totaling $133,333.33.
MOVING FORWARD
Empowering Victims: Pursuing Fair Compensation and Accountability
This case highlights the crucial role of legal representation in complex insurance disputes. If you’ve been injured by an uninsured driver, James Law Group is here to provide experienced legal assistance and fight for your rightful compensation.
Learn more about our attorney’s and how they can advocate for you. Contact James Law Group today.
Summary
A young mother was driving on a two-lane highway when an oncoming vehicle came into her lane and struck her car. Because of the wreck, she suffered from a bulging disc that impaired her ability to play with her children and perform everyday tasks.
The driver who hit her was an excluded driver on insurance policy for the car he was driving. The young mother’s insurance company first unreasonably refused to acknowledge that the other driver was uninsured.
After a jury trial, the young mother was awarded the full policy limit of $100,000 for her injuries plus an additional $33,333.33 for attorney fees because of her insurance company’s unreasonable failure to pay, for a total award of $133,333.33.
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