In this case, our elderly client—who had a history of prior auto accidents and falls—was rear-ended in a moderate-impact collision. While liability was not contested, the defense vigorously challenged the extent and causation of her injuries. They argued that her cervical spine condition was entirely pre-existing and unrelated to the crash.
Despite the complex medical history, we established through careful litigation strategy and expert analysis that the collision exacerbated her underlying condition, ultimately necessitating cervical spine surgery. Our client’s symptoms worsened significantly after the crash, and we demonstrated that the procedure was both reasonable and directly related to the incident.
The case required full litigation and comprehensive discovery, including medical testimony and forensic analysis to separate pre-existing conditions from collision-related trauma. In the face of a strong causation defense, we succeeded in securing the full policy limits for our client—delivering meaningful compensation and accountability.