Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer secured a settlement exceeding the at-fault driver’s insurance policy limits for a man who suffered serious spinal injuries when another driver made an unsafe left turn on Park Avenue in Houma, Louisiana.
Case at a Glance
- Case Type: Car accident involving an unsafe left turn
- Location: Park Avenue near Suthon Avenue, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
- Client: Man injured in a Houma car accident
- Accident Details: In May 2024, another driver attempted a left turn from the right driving lane, causing a serious collision
- Injuries: Spinal injuries causing persistent pain and nerve-related symptoms
- Treatment: Extensive medical care, diagnostic testing, and multiple spinal injections to manage inflammation and pain
- At-Fault Insurer: ACCC Insurance Company
- Case Challenges: The at-fault driver’s insurance policy limits were insufficient to cover the client’s injuries and related losses
- Final Recovery: Settlement exceeding the at-fault driver’s insurance policy limits
In May of 2024, our client was driving in Houma, Louisiana, traveling on Park Avenue near the intersection with Suthon Ave. As he proceeded through traffic, another vehicle suddenly and carelessly attempted a left turn from the right driving lane, causing a severe crash. The impact was forceful enough to leave our client with lasting injuries that required extensive medical care.
Serious Spinal Injuries And Ongoing Medical Treatment
The pain began immediately and didn’t let up. Diagnostic testing confirmed spinal trauma that demanded multiple injections just to help manage inflammation and nerve-related symptoms. These procedures were painful, invasive, and necessary, and they came with significant cost.
Insurance Coverage Fell Short Of The Real Damage
The at-fault driver carried insurance through ACCC Insurance Company. While they quickly acknowledged liability, their policy limits didn’t begin to cover what our client was facing. But we didn’t stop there.
Pushing Beyond Policy Limits To Protect Our Client
Through a thorough investigation and detailed presentation of the medical findings, our Houma car accident lawyers pushed beyond the standard cap and secured an over-the-policy-limit settlement. This outcome helped our client cover treatment costs, lost time from work, and the personal toll the crash took on their life.
Getting Support After A Crash In Houma
When a crash leaves you hurt and unsure of what to do next, it’s easy to feel like the system is stacked against you. But with the right legal strategy, it’s possible to get more than the minimum, and finally get the support you deserve.
