A $100,000 settlement was reached by d’Oliveira & Associates Fall River car accident attorney Heather M. Spellman on behalf of a Massachusetts man who suffered debilitating injuries, making him unable to return to work for nearly a year after another driver ran a stop sign and caused a serious collision. Our client was walking with the right-of-way when a vehicle on a side street made a sudden right-hand turn directly into his path. The impact was significant, causing heavy damage to the front of our client’s vehicle. The at-fault driver was cited by police for a marked lane violation and failure to yield, making them 100% responsible for the crash.
Despite completing an initial round of physical therapy, our client’s pain persisted and expanded. His treatment included physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, laser treatment, and ongoing pain management. As a direct result of his injuries, he was unable to perform his job. He was totally disabled for over 45 weeks following the crash and remained partially disabled for an additional 25 weeks beyond that. He filed a workers’ compensation claim and received indemnity wages from his workers’ compensation carrier.
This case involved both a liability claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer and a workers’ compensation lien that had to be carefully addressed in resolving the case. Our team worked to present the full scope of our client’s injuries, treatment history, and wage loss to the liability insurer, ultimately obtaining the entire bodily injury policy limits.
Attorney Heather M. Spellman said, “Our client was doing everything right and was simply on his way to work when his life was turned upside down. His injuries were real, his pain was ongoing, and the financial impact was enormous. Cases involving workers’ compensation liens add a layer of complexity, but our focus never wavered from making sure our client received every dollar he was entitled to.”
Contact an Auto Accident Attorney in Fall River Today
If you were hurt in a collision caused by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our auto accident attorneys in Fall River handle all types of motor vehicle accident cases throughout Massachusetts. Contact d’Oliveira & Associates today by calling toll-free at 1-(800) 992-6878 or fill out our online contact form for a free case evaluation. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Fall River Personal Injury Lawyer / d’Oliveira & Associates
408 Bedford St.
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 677-0500