Rear-End Car Accident Leads to $70K Settlement

Our client, Mary S, was rear-ended on December 7, 2021, while stopped at a red light. Prior to the crash, she had no history of accidents or injuries, making the physical trauma from this collision both unexpected and severe.

Following the impact, Ms. Stenson was diagnosed with multilevel cervical disc herniations causing spinal cord impingement from C3/4 through C6/7, as well as lumbar disc herniations with nerve root impingement from L3/4 through L5/S1. These injuries resulted in persistent neck and back pain that interfered with her daily activities and quality of life.

Her treatment plan involved conservative chiropractic care and physical therapy, aimed at reducing inflammation, restoring mobility, and managing chronic pain. Despite the seriousness of her injuries, the at-fault driver’s insurance company initially delayed resolution. However, through prompt and persuasive negotiation, Stone & Capobianco, P.L. secured the full policy limit of $50,000 from the tortfeasor’s insurance.

In addition, we pursued a Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) claim under Ms. Stenson’s own policy and successfully obtained an additional $20,000 recovery.

This case was fully resolved within just 5 months of the accident—an impressive turnaround that ensured our client received fair compensation for her injuries, pain, and suffering without unnecessary delay.