Rear End Accident Results in Serious Injury – Case Study

Injury Type: right hip labral tear, right knee meniscal tear, cervical herniated disc
Accident Type: Rear-end accident
Verdict/Settlement Amount: Full policy tender $100,000.

Case Overview

While stopped at a red light the client was rear-ended. They suffered from a right hip labral tear, right knee meniscal tear, and a cervical herniated disc. The client required arthroscopic surgery 2 years later for their hip injuries. The insurance carrier’s position was that the hip injury was not related to the accident.

Case Facts

• Injury/accident suffered: Right hip labral tear, required surgery, right knee meniscal tear, cervical herniated disc
• Location of injury/accident: Islip, NY
• How did the injury/accident happen?: The client was rear-ended at 8:15 am on their way to work.

How did TonaLaw help?

TonaLaw car accident law firm brought the case to litigation and obtained a full policy settlement of $100,000, shortly after litigation was instituted.