On January 20, 2017, at approximately 9:00 a.m., our client, was a rear-seat passenger in a 2003 Ford Mustang that was being test-driven. The driver was a potential buyer while our client was a salesman. The driver’s behavior resulted in a test drive car accident settlement in our client’s favor.
The Test Drive Car Accident Story
The defendant was traveling in the right lane of US 460 in Appomattox when the accident occurred. According to the police report, the road conditions were wet. The defendant was traveling at 60 miles per hour when he lost control. He veered off the right side of the roadway striking the guardrail and a utility pole. The defendant was given a citation for reckless driving. He was clearly driving too fast for the weather conditions in a sports car.
The Injuries
Our client struck the back glass of the vehicle and was ejected from the vehicle. He sustained a concussion and a neck injury. After the test drive car accident, our client was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital. He was treated there for two days. Our client when through physical therapy under the direction of an orthopedic doctor. Then, he was released from active medical care after several months of treatment.
Our client incurred about $40,000 in medical expenses and $3,200 in lost wages. Both were paid by his workers’ compensation insurance. Because he was working in the course and scope of his employment at the time of his injury, this test drive car accident was covered by the Virginia Workers Compensation Act. His workers’ compensation insurance had to be repaid from the settlement amount. However, we were able to negotiate that lien down to $22,500.
The Test Drive Car Accident Settlement
After making a demand and negotiating the case with the insurance company, our client agreed to accept the insurance company’s final offer of $125,000.
Our client said the following:
Got my case taken care of quick and with no problems. Everybody at the firm is very nice and listens to what you have to say to get you what you need.
The Disclaimer
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