Failure to Yield Results in $100,000 Settlement
A routine drive home turned tragic for a local STNA in August on State Route 20. According to a police report, our client was traveling through an intersection in the Green Springs area when a medical transport van abruptly and recklessly made a left turn directly in front of her, violating her right of way.
The violent T-bone collision triggered her airbags and crumpled her vehicle, which immediately began filling with smoke. As she struggled to escape, a quick-thinking small business owner, who had captured the terrifying turn on camera, rushed to her aid and helped her to safety.
Our client, was transported by ambulance to the hospital. She sustained significant injuries to her neck, back, and hand, along with widespread bruising, requiring imaging and forcing her to take a necessary but difficult leave from her critical caregiving duties during her recovery.
With clear liability established by the police report and eyewitness video, Attorney Andrea Young and her team built an uncompromising case. We meticulously compiled all evidence, including powerful neurosurgeon evaluations and MRI findings that detailed the extent of our client’s disc herniations and spinal trauma. This expert medical testimony was crucial in definitively linking her injuries to the crash and demonstrating their severe impact on her life and ability to work as a dedicated STNA.
Faced with this incontrovertible evidence, the at-fault party’s insurer moved to resolve the claim without the need for a lawsuit. We successfully negotiated a pre-litigation settlement that fully compensated our client for her medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle damage, and the significant personal hardship she endured. At Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, we are committed to using every resource to secure justice for our clients, allowing them to recover their lives with dignity and financial security.
