Low Ball Offer from Deceased’s Estate – $175,000

Published: 04/02/2026

The case of the month for February 2026 was a $175,000.00 personal injury settlement for a rear end collision. The defendant driver passed away two months after being served with the lawsuit so we were forced to name the defendant driver’s estate as the proper party. Our client’s vehicle had moderate damage to its rear end and the impact caused him to primarily suffer from neck and head pain, and dizziness.

Our client underwent conservative treatment and TBI related treatment. His treatment included chiropractic care, imaging, pain management care (without injections), and neurological treatment. His medical specials were around $70,000.00.

The third party insurance carrier provided a lowball $32,240.00 pre-litigation offer. After months of litigation, including written discovery and deposition, we were able to schedule mediation towards the end of the calendar year. At the end of the mediation, the defendant’s final offer was $90,000.00. After zealously advocating for our client’s position in the weeks after mediation ended, the mediator issued a proposal for $175,000.00 to settle the matter. Our client was willing to resolve the case without proceeding through additional discovery and, ultimately, trial. Our client was eager to agree to the proposal and resolve his case.