Auto Accident – Passenger

Published: 01/20/2022

Our client was a passenger in his dad’s car when they were suddenly clipped on the driver side rear of the vehicle. Although the property damage was minor, he sustained multiple small protrusions in his cervical spine. Following months of treatment, our client made a full recovery. Mr. Mendez’s medical bills were $11,889.00 in total and the initial offer from the third party insurance carrier, Progressive Insurance, was for $12,100.00. Progressive’s position was that our client could not have been hurt from this minor accident and that even if he was injured, he should have recovered quickly because he is young. Progressive was so sure in their position that they sent over a written release along with their initial $12,100.00 offer. Following weeks of negotiations with the third party adjuster, we were able to raise the initial offer by 65% to a total settlement of $20,000.00.