A Routine Trip Home Turned Into a Life-Changing Collision on Highway 90
Highway 90 has earned a reputation as one of the most dangerous highways in America. On a late July morning, our client experienced that danger firsthand.
She was riding her gas-powered scooter along the shoulder of Highway 90, traveling in the proper direction after leaving a nearby gas station and heading home. As she passed the entrance to a local car wash, a pickup truck driver attempted to turn across the shoulder without seeing her.
The impact was devastating.
Our client and her scooter were pulled beneath the pickup truck. The scooter was destroyed, and she was knocked unconscious at the scene.
Severe Injuries Required Emergency Airlift and Weeks of Hospital Care
First responders recognized the seriousness of her injuries and arranged for an airlift to University Medical Center in New Orleans.
She remained hospitalized for more than 45 days while doctors treated multiple broken bones, serious internal injuries, and traumatic swelling. Although she survived the crash, her recovery is far from over.
She continues to face lasting pain, physical limitations, and the possibility of future medical procedures for years to come.
Moving Quickly to Protect Our Client’s Recovery
After such a serious collision, medical bills began to pile up almost immediately. Our team moved quickly to investigate the crash, communicate with the insurance company, and pursue every available source of recovery.
The evidence made it clear our client had been riding lawfully on the shoulder when the pickup truck driver turned directly into her path.
Because we acted promptly, we secured a policy limits settlement for this deserving young mother, providing compensation without unnecessary delays.
Helping Reduce the Financial Burden
Recovering compensation was only part of the work.
Our team also negotiated substantial reductions to the medical bills generated during her lengthy hospitalization and treatment. Those reductions allowed more of the settlement to remain with our client instead of being consumed by outstanding medical expenses.
Helping Clients Move Forward After Serious Highway 90 Accidents
A serious crash can change every part of a person’s life in an instant. Between painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about the future, many families feel overwhelmed.
Our client still faces a long road ahead, but obtaining the available insurance coverage and reducing her medical expenses helped provide financial stability during one of the hardest periods of her life. Our Luling personal injury lawyers were honored to stand beside her and help her focus on healing while we handled the legal and insurance issues.
