Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer secured a significant confidential settlement for a young woman with a pre-existing genetic condition who suffered additional injuries when a commercial vehicle rear-ended her and her mother on Highway 90 in Avondale, Louisiana.
Case at a Glance
- Case Type: Commercial vehicle rear-end accident involving a pre-existing medical condition
- Location: Highway 90 at Live Oak Boulevard, Avondale, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- Client: Young woman living with a serious genetic condition
- Accident Details: A large commercial vehicle rear-ended the car carrying the client and her mother while they were stopped at a red light on their way to a medical appointment
- Injuries: New injuries that complicated the client’s existing medical challenges
- Case Challenges: The insurance company tried to attribute the client’s injuries to her pre-existing condition, while the commercial driver attempted to blame her mother for the crash
- Key Evidence: Video evidence and admissions obtained during litigation helped establish responsibility for the collision
- Final Recovery: Confidential settlement
- Resolution: Settled after the firm filed a lawsuit, obtained video evidence, and secured key admissions
A Young Woman Already Fighting Serious Health Challenges
Our client was a young woman facing more than most her age. Living with a serious genetic condition, she relied on frequent medical visits just to manage her health and keep moving forward. Despite everything, she had hope and plans for the future.
Rear-Ended on Highway 90 in Avondale
That hope was shaken one day in Avondale, Louisiana. She and her mother were stopped at a red light on Highway 90 at Live Oak Boulevard, on their way to yet another doctor’s appointment, when a large commercial vehicle slammed into them from behind.
The crash left her with new injuries. Ones that layered onto an already fragile medical history.
The Insurance Company Tried To Use Her Medical History Against Her
But instead of stepping up, the insurance company tried to use her pre-existing condition against her. They downplayed the injuries caused by the wreck, suggesting that her suffering couldn’t be separated from her underlying illness.
And when that didn’t work, the driver of the commercial vehicle tried to shift blame to her mother, claiming she was at fault for the collision.
Building The Case And Proving The Truth
We knew the truth, and we didn’t back down.
Our team of Avondale car accident lawyers filed suit and got to work. We tracked down video evidence and secured key admissions that made the facts impossible to ignore. The blame-shifting stopped once the truth came out.
A Confidential Settlement That Helped Her Move Forward
What followed was a significant confidential settlement that reflected the full weight of what our client had endured. It didn’t erase the hardship, but it gave her the recognition and resources she needed to focus on her health, without the added stress of being doubted or dismissed.
Her case was a reminder that no one should be punished for having a medical history and that accountability matters, especially when vulnerable people are harmed.
