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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
