Adverse Police Report, Negotiations – $200,000

Published: 08/07/2026

After our client was injured in a rideshare-related motor vehicle collision, she faced a long road to recovery. The crash left her suffering from neck pain, upper and mid-back pain, headaches, and left wrist complaints.

Diagnostic testing revealed multiple cervical disc bulges, a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon in her left shoulder, biceps tenosynovitis, and other orthopedic injuries. Lois underwent extensive medical treatment, including physical therapy, neurological care, pain management, multiple platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to her shoulder, and cervical epidural injections. Her medical expenses ultimately exceeded $70,000.

The case presented a significant coverage challenge from the outset. The at-fault driver carried only a $15,000 policy limit through the insurance. After securing the third-party policy limits, our team pursued additional recovery through the rideshare coverage available for the Uber/Lyft driver.

Negotiations with the rideshare carrier were extensive. Uber’s initial offer was only $76,800, despite the substantial treatment history, documented injuries, and significant medical expenses. Rather than accepting an inadequate offer, we continued to aggressively advocate for Lois, presenting the full scope of her injuries and the impact the collision had on her life.

Over multiple rounds of negotiations, the offer steadily increased until the firm ultimately secured an additional $185,000 settlement through the rideshare coverage, resulting in a total recovery of $200,000 when combined with the third-party policy limits, despite having an unfavorable police report as well.

This case highlights the importance of identifying all available insurance coverage and refusing to settle for less than a client’s case is worth. Through persistence, strategic negotiations, and a thorough presentation of the evidence, our team was able to turn an initial offer of $76,800 into a total recovery of $200,000 for an injured client who deserved full compensation for her losses.