What Happened in the Ormond Boulevard Crash?
Our client, a divorced mother in her mid-40s from Destrehan, had just finished a routine part of her day, dropping her son off at his father’s house. As she drove home along Ormond Boulevard, another driver suddenly crossed through the median turn lane and slammed into the driver’s side of her vehicle.
The impact left her shaken and in immediate pain. She felt it in her neck, shoulder, and lower back. Having been through a prior injury years earlier, she knew this pain felt different. She called our office right away, not just for legal help, but because she remembered being treated with compassion and honesty the first time.
What Injuries Did She Suffer After the Collision?
At first, she hoped rest and conservative care would be enough. But the pain continued and began affecting her sleep, mobility, and daily routines. Tasks she had always handled on her own became difficult.
She eventually saw a specialist and was diagnosed with herniated discs in both her neck and lower back. Treatment included epidural injections and radiofrequency ablations, with surgery recommended as a possibility. Even as she tried to stay strong for her son, she found herself needing help with work around her property and other physical tasks that once came easily.
How Did the Insurance Company Try to Deny Her Pain?
The insurance company challenged her claim almost immediately. They downplayed her injuries and, during litigation, tried to use a single social media post as evidence against her. The post showed her taking her son to a golf facility for his birthday.
Their argument ignored a simple truth. Life does not stop after a crash. A parent still shows up for their child, even while living with daily pain.
How Did Our Team Build the Case?
Our Destrehan car accident lawyers filed suit and pushed forward. As the case developed, we uncovered more than just the standard liability policy. There was also an umbrella policy that provided substantially more coverage than initially disclosed.
Through depositions, motions, and a failed mediation, we made sure her story was fully documented and clearly presented. Her pain, her limitations, and the real impact on her life were not brushed aside.
Outcome: Mid-to-High Six-Figure Confidential Settlement
In the end, we secured a confidential settlement in the mid-to-high six figures. The result reflected not only her medical treatment, but the lasting effect this crash had on her daily life and her ability to care for herself and her family.
A Reminder That You Do Not Have to Handle This Alone
When you are injured, especially if you have been hurt before, it can feel like no one will take you seriously. This case shows that with the right legal support, your pain can be heard, your story can be proven, and you do not have to carry the burden alone.
