Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer secured a settlement 33 percent higher than its original projection for a man injured in a car accident on Plainview Road in Denham Springs, Louisiana, after filing a lawsuit and preparing the case for trial.
Case at a Glance
- Case Type: Car accident involving a collision during a left turn
- Location: Cynthia Drive and Plainview Road near Highway 1019, Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana
- Client: Man injured in a Denham Springs intersection collision
- Accident Details: The client was turning left from Cynthia Drive onto Plainview Road when another driver turned from nearby Highway 1019 and struck his vehicle
- Injuries: Cervical and lumbar soft tissue injuries, with lower back pain radiating into the right leg
- Symptoms: Pain developed the morning after the crash and made sitting and standing difficult
- Case Challenges: The insurance company downplayed the client’s soft tissue injuries despite ongoing pain and medical expenses
- Final Recovery: Settlement 33% higher than the firm’s original projection
- Resolution: Settled after filing a lawsuit, completing written discovery, taking depositions, and preparing for trial
A Sudden Collision at an Unusual Intersection
Mike was turning left from Cynthia Drive onto Plainview Road in Denham Springs when another driver turned from nearby Highway 1019 toward Plainview Road and struck his vehicle.
Pain That Appeared the Next Day
At first, Mike hoped he had avoided serious injury. By the next morning, he had low back pain radiating into his right leg. Sitting and standing became painful, and doctors diagnosed cervical and lumbar soft tissue injuries.
When Insurance Downplayed the Injury
Soft tissue spine injuries may not show clearly on an X-ray, but Mike’s pain affected his daily life. As medical bills grew, he needed help making sure the insurance company took his claim seriously.
Preparing the Case for Trial Made a Difference
Our Denham Springs personal injury lawyers filed suit, completed written discovery, and took depositions. By preparing the case for trial, we showed the defense we were ready to prove the full impact of the crash.
33 Percent Higher Than Projected
After litigation, Mike received a settlement 33 percent higher than our original projection.
His case is a reminder that a routine turn at a stop sign can lead to months of pain, bills, and stress. With the right legal support, injury victims can push back when insurance companies try to pay less than a claim is worth.
