Injury

Concussion, life threatening laceration to neck, cervical fracture.

Challenge

Cyclist client knocked unconscious following high speed collision with mini-van. Due to concussion cyclist has no memory of collision other than he was travelling through intersection on green light and van came out of nowhere. Police interpret scene and witness statements to fault cyclist with illegally passing minivan on right and then getting caught in blind spot when van turned right. Out of state insurance carrier denies liability and further denies “no-fault” coverage for nearly $80,000 in uninsured medical costs.

Result

Suit filed against out of state driver. Deposition testimony and scene investigation establish that mini-van driver was travelling in opposite direction and was struck by oncoming cyclist while making a left turn. Personal injury settlement includes a reduction and full discharge of the medical/hospital lien. $75,000