Our client was lawfully driving her GM Equinox through the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue near I-696 in Warren/Centerline, when a drunk driver in a Ford F-150 ran a red light and violently T-boned her vehicle. The crash caused significant injuries and permanent consequences.
Injuries Sustained:
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with lasting cognitive symptoms
- Fractured clavicle requiring immobilization and therapy
- Right shoulder strain
- Left knee meniscus tear, ultimately requiring arthroscopic surgery
Bodily Injury Settlement Result:
We aggressively pursued the intoxicated driver and obtained a $1,250,000 bodily injury settlement, holding the at-fault driver fully accountable for the pain, suffering, lost enjoyment of life, and permanent impairment our client endured.
No-Fault Insurance Victory:
To make matters worse, the client’s own no-fault insurance carrier wrongfully denied essential benefits, claiming her injuries weren’t related to the crash. We challenged their denial and proved the treatment and services were necessary and causally connected.
As a result, we recovered an additional $432,000 in PIP benefits, including:
- Wage loss
- Medical bills
- Attendant care
- Replacement household services
Total Recovery: $1,682,000