The Beltway Truck Accident Lead to Multi-Level Neck Surgery
Our client was rear-ended by a tractor trailer while sitting on the Beltway in stopped traffic (every Northern Virginian’s nightmare.)
She went through a long and painful course of physical therapy, followed by a painful series of injections in her neck in an effort to avoid surgery.
Ultimately, however, she underwent a complex multi-level neck surgery, known as a multi-level cervical fusion, with pretty good results. This is a common procedure where two or more levels of the vertebrae are fused together. It involves removing the diseased disc(s), relieving pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, and then stabilizing the spine by fusing the vertebrae together using bone grafts and hardware like plates and screws. This procedure aims to eliminate motion at the problematic segments to alleviate pain and prevent further degeneration.
The Truck Driver’s Insurance Company Waited Until a Week Before Trial To Settle the Case
Despite having no defense to the accident (the driver admitted guilt) the insurance company did not offer an acceptable amount to settle the case until one week before trial.
Truck accidents settlements are often higher than accidents with cars. Here is a comparison case where the plaintiff was rear-ended by a car in Alexandria.
Brian Glass heads the personal injury section of BenGlassLaw and Brian has substantial experience representing Fairfax County residents who have been injured while driving.