Auto Accident Victim Mr. H — $126,000 Settlement Secured
[Case Overview] Mr. H was struck by a vehicle running a red light at a NJ intersection. The impact caused significant injuries to his neck, lower back, and shoulder, requiring extensive medical treatment over 18 months.
[Injuries & Treatment]
- Cervical sprain with disc herniation (C5-C6)
- Lumbar sprain with disc bulge (L4-L5)
- Right shoulder impingement requiring arthroscopic surgery
- 60+ physical therapy sessions
- 2 epidural steroid injections
- Pain management for 14 months
[Insurance Carrier Initial Offer] $35,000 — claiming “soft tissue only”
[Song Law Firm Strategy]
- MRI evidence documentation — herniation + bulge objective findings
- Treating orthopedic surgeon causation letter
- Vocational impact assessment — affected manual labor career
- Life care plan — projected future medical expenses
- PIP coverage maximization ($250K NJ)
- NJ Verbal Threshold pierced by permanent injury
- Pre-trial motion: deposition strategy + expert testimony
[Result]
- Settlement: $126,000
- PIP medical coverage: $185,000 (separate)
- Client net after fees and liens: ~$80,000
- Future medical care fund secured
- Case resolved in 18 months without trial
Song Law Firm
- 📍 Address: Parker Plaza, 400 Kelby St, 19th Floor, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
- 📞 Phone: (201) 461-0031
- 📧 Email: office@songlawfirm.com
- 🌐 Website: www.songlawfirm.com
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