Joe I. Zaid & Associates recovered $132,500 for a client injured in an intersection crash on an I-45 feeder road. The insurance company denied that its driver caused the collision. They agreed to pay its full policy amount only after we prepared to take the claim to court.
A Yellow Light, a Left Turn, and a Rollover
Our client was traveling straight along an I-45 feeder road when another driver, approaching from the opposite direction, attempted to turn left onto NASA Bypass.
According to our client, she had a yellow light while the other driver ran a red light to make the turn. The front of the other driver’s vehicle struck the rear driver’s side of our client’s vehicle, causing it to spin, overturn, and continue rotating.
Completing Medical Treatment Before Pursuing Settlement
Our client suffered a fractured right thumb with numbness, a fractured left foot, headaches, neck pain, and soreness throughout her body.
Given the severity of these injuries, our attorneys held off on presenting a settlement demand until our client completed medical treatment. At the same time, the firm prepared to pursue the disputed claim in court if necessary.
From Denied Liability to a Policy-Limits Settlement
The other driver’s insurance company disputed its insured’s responsibility for the crash and maintained that position even after our attorneys warned that a lawsuit could follow.
Rather than accepting the insurer’s denial, our attorneys prepared to pursue the case in court. Once our client completed medical treatment, the firm submitted a formal settlement demand accompanied by the lawsuit it was prepared to file.
Despite previously denying liability, the insurance company subsequently agreed to settle for its full policy limits, resulting in a $132,500 recovery for our client.
This result demonstrates how litigation preparation can play an important role when an insurer refuses to accept responsibility. Our Houston car accident lawyers were prepared to take the dispute to court, and the claim ultimately resolved after the firm presented its demand and prepared lawsuit.
When an Insurance Company Denies Fault for Your Crash
An insurance company’s denial is not the end of a claim. If an insurer is blaming you or refusing to accept responsibility, our attorneys can review the crash and your injuries during a free consultation. We handle these cases on a contingency basis, so you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation. You can also review our other case results.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
