Rear-End Crash On Airline Highway Causes Serious Spinal Injuries
In early December 2024, our client was traveling eastbound on Airline Highway in St. John the Baptist Parish when another vehicle rear-ended her with enough force to disable her car. What followed were months of pain, medical treatment, and frustration dealing with insurance.
At the time of the crash, she was managing a full-time job while enrolled as a full-time nursing student, balancing work, classes, and clinicals. After the impact, neck and back pain began to interfere with every part of her life. She struggled with sudden movement, lifting, and even standing for long periods.
What Did The Medical Imaging Reveal?
MRIs revealed multiple cervical disc herniations, including one pressing on the spinal cord and another causing severe narrowing of a spinal canal opening. A lumbar disc bulge and annular fissure added to her discomfort. Doctors also documented muscle spasms and radiculopathy.
These findings confirmed that this was not a minor soft-tissue injury. The crash had caused measurable, painful spinal damage that affected her daily life and future career.
Insurance Delays And Underinsured Motorist Challenges
She did what most people would do. She sought treatment and reported the crash. But she soon learned how difficult it can be to recover fair compensation, especially when the at-fault driver’s insurance policy is not enough to cover the harm done.
Her own insurance carrier was slow to respond and hesitant to pay under her underinsured motorist coverage. Instead of support, she faced delays and resistance.
How We Pushed For Full Policy Limits
That is where our Laplace car accident lawyers stepped in.
We coordinated her medical care and handled communication with both insurance companies. We gathered the full range of records, from emergency reports to detailed imaging studies, and made sure every diagnosis and limitation was clearly documented.
When the initial offers did not reflect the true extent of her injuries or their long-term impact, we pushed back with evidence and persistence.
Full Liability And UM Policy Limits Recovered
In the end, we recovered:
- The full liability policy limit from the at-fault driver
- The full underinsured motorist policy limit from her own insurer
Every dollar available under both policies was secured.
For our client, this meant she could continue her education and meet her responsibilities without the added burden of fighting insurance companies alone. She received the care she needed and the financial relief she deserved.
