Overview
A 20-year-old passenger suffered a significant brain injury after a drunk driver lost control of a car and struck a pole. Because the at-fault driver did not have valid insurance, a claim was pursued against the client’s own insurer, resulting in $1.3 million in compensation.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement: $1,300,000
- Accident type: Motor vehicle collision involving a drunk driver
- Primary injury: Significant brain injury
- Additional injuries: Not specified
- Resolution method: Settlement
- Notable legal issues: The at-fault driver did not have valid insurance, so a claim was pursued against the client’s own insurer
- Medical treatment: Not specified
- Long-term impact: The client returned to school and work but continued to require considerable care and support
The Case
Our client was a 20-year-old passenger in a car being driven by a drunk driver who did not have a valid insurance policy. The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole, causing the client to suffer a significant brain injury.
Despite his injury, the client was able to return to school and work. However, he continued to require considerable care and support.
Because the at-fault driver did not have valid insurance, a claim was brought against the client’s own insurance company. His policy contained a provision requiring the insurer to pay for damages caused by the negligence of an uninsured driver. The client ultimately recovered $1,300,000 in compensation.
Why It Matters
This case is significant because the absence of valid insurance for the at-fault driver created an additional issue in recovering compensation. The claim was instead pursued through the client’s own insurance policy.
The $1.3 million recovery addressed the impact of a significant brain injury that continued to create care and support needs even after the client returned to school and work.