A $260,000 settlement was reached by Providence motorcycle accident attorney Laura S. Cameron from d’Oliveira & Associates on behalf of a Rhode Island man who suffered serious and lasting back injuries after another driver rear-ended his motorcycle at a red light in Providence. Our client was stopped at the light when the driver behind him failed to stop, striking the rear of his bike with enough force to send both our client and his motorcycle into the air. The at-fault driver was 100% responsible for the crash.
Our client sought treatment immediately following the accident and presented to urgent care with complaints of back and neck pain and general soreness. X-rays revealed a serious back condition. His pain worsened in the weeks that followed, radiating down his leg. Despite trying numerous conservative treatments and six weeks of physical therapy, he experienced little relief. He was partially disabled for over two years following the collision and continued to seek further evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon regarding his long-term options, which included the possibility of surgery.
Our Rhode Island motorcycle accident lawyer presented the full scope of our client’s injuries, extensive treatment history, and prolonged disability to Travelers Indemnity Insurance Company, the insurer for the at-fault driver, and successfully obtained a $260,000 settlement on his behalf.
Attorney Laura S. Cameron said, “Our client was simply stopped at a red light when his life was turned upside down. The injuries he sustained were not minor, as they affected his spine, his ability to function day to day, and his life for years after the crash. Motorcycle accident victims are often treated unfairly by insurance companies, as if being on a bike somehow made them responsible for what happened to them. We made sure Travelers understood the full impact of what their insured caused, and we were not going to accept anything less than what our client deserved.”
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If you were injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our Rhode Island motorcycle accident lawyers handle cases throughout Providence and across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Contact our Rhode Island personal injury lawyers at 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 today.
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