Spinal Injury Leads to $1.25 Million Settlement

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About This Case

Victim of car accident sustained a herniated disc in his low-back. MRD negotiated a settlement of over $1 million.
Personal InjuryCar Accident
Time Frame3 Years
LawyerJason Melancon

Our client was involved in a rear-end accident. Client experienced pain, numbness, and tingling in lower extremities following the accident. MRI films revealed herniated disc in client’s low-back.

MRD negotiated a settlement over $1 million for client who sustained herniated disc and underwent lumbar fusion surgery.

 

Challenge

Defense attorneys hired by the insurance company claimed that plaintiff’s low-back pain was not caused by automobile accident.

  • Personal Injury
  • Car Accident
  • Low-Back Fusion

Our Process

1. Planned Course of Action

MRD attorneys planned course of action to address defense attorney’s claim that car accident did not cause client’s low-back injury.

 

2. Gathered Discovery

MRD attorneys performed exhaustive search for medical records related to client’s low-back injury.

 

3. Filed the Case with the Court

MRD filed a lawsuit with the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge.

4. Prosecuted Case Against Defendants

MRD attorneys demonstrated through extensive medical records that client’s low-back pain, numbness, and tingling in lower-extremities were caused by the automobile accident, which necessitated client’s need for a low-back fusion surgery.

 

Result

MRD attorney negotiated a settlement amount with the insurance company for $1.25 million given the severity and extent of client’s injuries.

 

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