Key Takeaways
- Failure to Yield: An oncoming driver violated the right-of-way by attempting a sudden left turn directly in front of our client, who was traveling at the legal 45 mph speed limit.
- Severe Permanent Injuries: The high-speed impact caused over $20,000 in property damage and left the client with permanent trauma to his brain, as well as his cervical and lumbar spine.
- Early Mediation Success: Faced with clear liability and significant damages, the insurance company proactively resolved the claim at an early mediation, sparing the client from a drawn-out litigation process.
High-Speed Right-of-Way Collision in Lake County
Our client was driving his pickup truck in Lake County at the speed limit of 45 miles per hour when another driver in a pickup truck violated his right of way and attempted to turn left in front of him. The high-speed nature of the crash caused over $20,000.00 in damage to our client’s truck and he suffered serious permanent injuries to his cervical and lumbar spine and brain. Thankfully, the insurance company knew this was a serious case that needed to be addressed properly, and early mediation resolved the claim before either side had to waste significant time or resources litigating a clear liability claim. Sadly, most cases do not resolve so quickly or efficiently, because most insurance companies are not so proactive or responsive.
About The Author
Warner & Warner secured a large confidential settlement for a developmentally disabled woman who suffered a fractured hip, verbal abuse, and delayed medical care following a negligent transfer at a group home.
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