Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer secured a policy limits recovery for an 83-year-old Marrero woman injured in a rear-end car accident after tracking down the at-fault driver who disappeared without paying for the damages he promised to cover.
Case at a Glance
- Case Type: Rear-end car accident
- Location: Patriot Street, Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- Client: 83-year-old Marrero woman
- Accident Details: An inattentive driver struck the client’s vehicle from behind while she was turning onto Patriot Street
- Injuries: Injuries and pain following the rear-end collision
- Case Challenges: No police report was filed, and the at-fault driver stopped responding after promising to pay for the damages
- Key Evidence: The client recorded the other driver’s license plate number, allowing the firm to identify the driver and locate his insurance coverage
- Final Recovery: At-fault driver’s insurance policy limits
- Resolution: Policy limits recovery secured after the firm investigated the crash and identified the responsible driver’s insurance
Imagine this. You’re driving home, carefully making a turn onto a familiar street, when suddenly BAM—you’re hit from behind. That’s exactly what happened to our client, an 83-year-old Marrero resident, when an inattentive driver rear-ended her while she was turning onto Patriot Street.
A Promise Instead of a Police Report
Shaken up and in pain, she was met with a younger driver who assured her, “No need to call the police. I’ll take care of everything.” Wanting to believe the best in people, she trusted him. After all, he seemed sincere. He even gave her a phone number and promised to pay for her damages.
When the At-Fault Driver Disappeared
But when her calls went unanswered, reality set in. No police report. No official record of the crash. And a driver who had seemingly vanished.
Thankfully, she had the presence of mind to jot down his license plate number.
How Our Marrero Car Accident Lawyers Took Action
And that’s where our team of Marrero car accident lawyers got to work.
We put on our investigative hats, tracked down the at-fault driver, and uncovered his insurance information. No easy feat considering he likely thought he was in the clear. Maybe he figured our client, given her age, wouldn’t pursue it. Maybe he thought she wouldn’t have the resources or the persistence to hold him accountable.
He thought wrong.
Securing a Policy Limit Recovery
We fought to ensure our client received the compensation she deserved, securing a policy limit recovery for her injuries. She may have trusted the other driver at first, but in the end, it was our team that truly had her back.
Why Calling the Police After a Crash Matters
The lesson here? Always protect yourself. If you’re ever in an accident, no matter how much the other driver promises to “handle it,” always call the police and get a report. A handshake and a promise won’t pay for your medical bills, but holding the responsible party accountable will.
If you or a loved one ever find yourself in a similar situation, we’re here to help. Call us at 985-240-9773
