Injury

63 year old Rhode Island resident is rear ended while at a complete stop at stop sign. Collision takes place in Connecticut and other driver is resident of New Hampshire. Client alleges high speed impact exacerbated pre-existing back injury necessitating back surgery.

Challenge

Client’s case is referred to counsel after all settlement negotiations fail and statute of limitations has run in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Counsel files suit in New Hampshire to pursue client’s claim. Insurance carrier for defendant driver alleges client’s injuries were minor and surgery was inevitable consequence of pre-existing back injuries which had already rendered client fully disabled from work following three prior back surgeries over the course of twenty years.

Result

Personal injury case settled at pre-trial mediation. $60,000