A Routine Drive Turned Serious in Jefferson Parish
Larry was driving through the intersection of West Metairie Avenue and Clay Street in Metairie when another driver failed to stop and slammed into the back of his vehicle. The crash was so forceful it pushed Larry’s car into a nearby canal.
A Prior Shoulder Injury Made the Crash More Serious
Larry had rotator cuff surgery just one year earlier. During the collision, his shoulder hit the center console, aggravating the same area he had worked hard to recover from.
Doctors diagnosed soft tissue injuries to his shoulder, neck, mid-back, and lower back. The pain disrupted his daily routine and left him worried about whether the crash had set back his prior recovery.
Video Evidence Helped Prove What Happened
The other driver told police she did not see Larry’s vehicle while passing the stop sign. Surveillance video captured the crash, and officers cited her after reviewing it. Police also noted she had a small dog in the car, which may have contributed to her distraction.
Using Every Available Insurance Policy
Our Metairie car accident lawyers documented how the crash affected Larry’s current condition and prior shoulder injury. We also pursued every available source of recovery, including the at-fault driver’s bodily injury coverage, Larry’s uninsured motorist coverage, and his med pay benefits.
Full Policy Limits Secured Without Filing a Lawsuit
Through early investigation and pressure on the insurance companies, we secured the full policy limits of all available insurance for Larry before a lawsuit had to be filed.
Being pushed into a canal is not what anyone expects from a rear-end crash. Larry’s case shows how quickly a collision can change someone’s life, especially when a prior injury is involved. With the right legal support, he was able to recover an amount that better reflected what he went through.
