Our client was driving her dog to the veterinarian when a tractor trailer turned into her lane of travel, resulting in a serious accident. She was rushed into surgery with two burst vertebrae, a concussion, and various other injuries. Early in process she contacted ThePhillyLawyers. We made sure she received the best medical treatment and that all her bills were paid. For her case, we hired medical, traffic, and engineering experts, leaving nothing to chance. The truck driver plead guilty in Traffic Court to making an illegal left turn.
After over a year of rehabilitation and treatment, she wanted the entire ordeal behind her. We hired experts proving liability and illustrating the large financial, emotional, and physical impact the crash had on her and her family. The defendants agreed to an early mediation.
Mediation is a process used to settle a lawsuit without costly time-consuming litigation. Jury trials are expensive and emotionally draining. In mediation, the two sides agree to a respected lawyer who acts as a mediator and evaluates all the evidence. The mediator reviews all treatment records, lost wage records, as well as expert reports on future medical expenses, future lost wages and future medical and physical problems.
At mediation, we presented our case as if we were in front of the jury. Overwhelmed and impressed, the defendant’s lawyer and the mediator understood we were serious and made an offer normally only made on the eve of a trial. Experience teaches that the best way to get a large pre-trial settlement is to show your opponent you are prepared for a jury trial.
If you have been severely injured by a careless truck driver, call or text Emmett Madden and ThePhillyLawyers today.
