Peter Wachowski, a partner at Bellas & Wachowski, successfully represents a rear-end car accident injury and obtains a $165,000 settlement for a client injured by a negligent driver.
Car Accident Injury Due to Rear-end Collision
The rear-end car accident injury occurred at Irving Park Road and Cherry Street in Itasca, Illinois, where the client’s vehicle was stopped in traffic for a car in front of her turning left onto Cherry Street from Irving Park Road when it was hit by the defendant’s vehicle.
The investigating police officer cited the defendant for driving too fast for the conditions and failing to reduce speed to avoid the car accident. The defendant told the investigating police officer that he didn’t sleep well, was tired, and did not stop in time to avoid hitting the claimant’s vehicle in the rear passenger-side bumper with his front driver’s bumper.
Existing Back Pain Compounded by New Car Accident Injuries
Our client previously suffered from back problems that were compounded due to the defendant’s negligence (lower back, sciatica, lumbar, cervical, shoulder, leg, foot, hands, and more). Our client also went through years of therapy for stress, trauma, and driving phobia. Our client’s injuries have made it difficult for her to travel and go hiking, two activities that she previously enjoyed doing, and therefore, a significant loss of enjoyment of life.
At-Fault Liability Limits Too Low—Underinsured Motorist Pursued
This car accident case involved the at-fault motorist’s insurance liability limits being too low to cover our client’s medical expenses and pain and suffering. We first pursued and reached a settlement with the at-fault motorist’s insurance company for $25,000. We then pursued the underinsured motorist (UIM) claim for additional damages of $140,000 with our client’s insurance company.
Underinsured motorist claims in Illinois must be filed against your own or a family member’s auto insurance. An uninsured or underinsured motorist’s claim requires written notices and other technical steps beyond reporting it. We advise consulting an experienced personal injury attorney in cases involving uninsured or underinsured motorist claims.
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If you or a loved one has been in a car accident due to the negligence of another person, our experienced attorneys can help you receive compensation for the damages you’ve suffered. There is no fee unless we obtain compensation for you. Contact us today at 866-699-3339 or complete the case request form.