Rear End Collision Causes Herniated Disc

Our client, Andres C, was rear-ended on July 20, 2020, while stopped and preparing to make a right turn. The impact caused permanent injuries to his neck and back, including a C5/C6 central disc bulge with annular tear, a C6/C7 herniation with annular tear, and an L5/S1 disc bulge. With no prior injury history, these injuries significantly affected his quality of life.

Mr. Castro underwent cervical medial branch block injections at a local surgery center as part of his treatment plan. The at-fault driver carried a bodily injury policy limit of $50,000, yet their insurance initially offered only $16,000 to settle the claim. Through skilled negotiation and persistent advocacy, Stone & Capobianco, P.L. secured the full policy limits from the defendant’s insurer.

We then pursued a UM (Uninsured Motorist) claim with Mr. Castro’s own insurance company, which initially offered just $1,500. After filing a lawsuit, our firm successfully resolved the UM claim for an additional $50,000, resulting in a total recovery of $100,000 for our client.

This case was fully resolved within 16 months, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to achieving timely and meaningful results for injured clients.